Printable Potentiometric Ion‐Selective Electrodes Based on Carbon Fiber and Ti3C2Tx MXene Nanoflakes: Eliminating Complex Modifications (Small 8/2026)
Researchers led by Evgeny Smirnov have demonstrated printable potentiometric ion‑selective electrodes (ISEs) that combine carbon fiber substrates with Ti3C2Tx MXene nanoflakes. The MXene coating eliminates the need for multi‑step surface chemistries traditionally required for ISE fabrication. Comparative tests show MXene‑modified ISEs achieve higher sensitivity and lower detection limits than unmodified carbon‑fiber devices while remaining fully printable. The work positions these hybrid electrodes as low‑cost, flexible components for portable environmental and health monitoring platforms.
Defect Engineering in Large‐Scale CVD‐Grown Hexagonal Boron Nitride: Formation, Spectroscopy, and Spin Relaxation Dynamics
Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) is a promising host for solid‑state quantum emitters, but scalable defect creation in large‑area CVD films has been elusive. Researchers demonstrated that ion, neutron, and electron irradiation can selectively generate negative boron‑vacancy (V_B⁻) defects, with defect...
‘DKnife’ Implant Used by Chinese Threat Actor for Adversary-in-the-Middle Attacks
Cisco’s Talos researchers have identified a China‑linked adversary‑in‑the‑middle framework called DKnife, operating since at least 2019. The platform comprises seven Linux‑based implants that perform deep packet inspection, traffic manipulation, and delivery of backdoors such as ShadowPad and DarkNimbus. DKnife targets...
Biomass‐Derived Carbon for Boosting Photocatalysis
Biomass‑derived carbon (BDC) is emerging as a sustainable electron‑acceptor material for high‑performance photocatalysts. The review categorizes BDC synthesis into bottom‑up hydrothermal carbonization of soluble carbohydrates and top‑down conversion of natural biomass into biochar, detailing how feedstock diversity shapes morphology and...
Laser‐Shocked RuO2–FeCo2O4 Interface for Ultralow‐Voltage Hydrazine Splitting and Autonomous Hydrogen Production
Researchers used a continuous‑wave CO₂ laser to synthesize a RuO₂–FeCo₂O₄ heterointerface in just two minutes, creating a bifunctional catalyst for both hydrogen evolution and hydrazine oxidation. The composite delivers an HER overpotential of 50 mV and a HzOR potential of –21 mV...
Cultural Interoperability: How Place Branding Evolves in a Social-First World
Place branding is moving from a single, top‑down narrative to what Sara Seif Ibrahim calls Cultural Interoperability, where a destination’s identity engages with the diverse cultural lenses visitors bring. Social‑first platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels now co‑author the story,...
Highly Selective Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants by ZnO@C Core–Shell Nanoparticles Via Superoxide Radical Pathway
Researchers developed a two‑step synthesis of ZnO@C core‑shell nanoparticles that dramatically improve visible‑light photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes. The ultrathin carbon shell enhances light absorption, charge separation, and generates superoxide radicals as the primary reactive species. Compared with bare ZnO,...
Synergistic Integration of Quantum Materials with Smart Electrolytes for Next‐Generation Multifunctional Supercapacitors: Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects
The integration of quantum materials with smart electrolytes is reshaping supercapacitor technology, delivering flexible, wearable devices with markedly higher energy density. Quantum dots, MXenes, MOFs, COFs, and TMDs provide quantum‑level charge storage, while stimulus‑responsive electrolytes add self‑healing and shape‑memory functions....
Is Europe Prepared for AGI?
RAND Europe hosted a webinar examining how artificial general intelligence could reshape global power dynamics and what steps Europe should take to prepare. Experts highlighted the EU’s current fragmented approach and the need for a unified policy that balances innovation,...
Carbon Nanotube Artificial Muscles Multistimuli Actuation Mechanisms and Emerging Applications
The review surveys carbon‑nanotube (CNT) artificial muscles, detailing their structural designs—from flat sheets to coiled yarns and core‑sheath hybrids—and the range of multistimuli actuation mechanisms they support. It contrasts voltage‑driven electrochemical actuation with thermal, photothermal, and solvent‑induced pathways, highlighting performance...
Advancements in Catalytic Technologies for Chemical Hydrogen Storage: Materials, Mechanisms, and Future Prospects
The review surveys recent catalytic breakthroughs for chemical hydrogen storage, focusing on liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs) and ammonia (NH3). It details advances in noble‑metal, transition‑metal, bimetallic and single‑atom catalysts that improve hydrogenation and dehydrogenation kinetics. The authors highlight persistent...
Daytona Raises $24M for AI Agent Computing Infrastructure
Daytona announced a $24 million Series A round led by FirstMark Capital, with participation from Pace Capital, Upfront Ventures, E2VC, Darkmode, Datadog, and Figma Ventures. The startup offers programmatic, composable sandboxes that act as "computers for every AI agent," enabling instant startup,...
Establishing Hybrid Electrode Frameworks via Hierarchical Integration of MOFs and Conducting Polymers for Multidimensional Redox Synergy
Researchers have created a multidimensional hybrid electrode (mPFC) by integrating 2D Fe‑BTC metal‑organic framework nanosheets with a polyaniline‑poly(styrenesulfonate) (PANI:PSS) conducting polymer on flexible carbon cloth. The hierarchical architecture provides strong interfacial coupling and continuous ion/electron pathways, yielding a reversible capacity...
Defect Engineering in Large‐Scale CVD‐Grown Hexagonal Boron Nitride: Formation, Spectroscopy, and Spin Relaxation Dynamics (Small 8/2026)
Researchers led by Ivan V. Vlassiouk have demonstrated controlled creation of optically active defects in large‑scale chemical vapor deposition (CVD) grown hexagonal boron nitride (hBN). By using suspended hBN films and tuning the energy and type of bombarding particles, they...
MintMCP’s Governance Platform Helps Organizations Deploy, Monitor, and Secure AI Agents
MintMCP introduced an enterprise governance platform that lets organizations deploy, monitor, and secure AI agents and MCP servers at scale. The solution offers one‑click MCP server provisioning, real‑time agent activity tracing, and configurable guardrails to block risky actions. It also...
Recent Advancement of the Cobalt‐Based Catalysts for Gaseous Pollutants Emission Control
The review consolidates recent progress in cobalt‑based catalysts for mitigating a broad spectrum of gaseous pollutants, including NOx, VOCs, SO2, H2S, CO2 and O3. It establishes design principles that connect catalyst structure, defect chemistry, and redox behavior to pollutant‑specific performance....
Researchers Break Materials Theory with a New Type of Plastic
Researchers at Wageningen University have created a new class of plastic, dubbed a compleximer, that defies conventional materials theory. The polymer is held together by physical ionic attractions rather than chemical cross‑links, giving it glass‑like reshaping ability while retaining plastic‑like...
5 Bills to Boost Energy Sector Cyber Defenses Clear House Panel
The House Energy Subcommittee advanced five bipartisan bills aimed at strengthening both physical and cyber defenses of the United States electric grid and broader energy infrastructure. The legislation updates Department of Energy programs, extends cybersecurity support for rural utilities through...
Versatile Organic Materials Advancing Non‐Metal Ion Storage in Zinc Batteries
The review systematically surveys organic electrode materials for non‑metal ion storage in aqueous zinc batteries, categorizing small molecules, conjugated polymers, and covalent organic frameworks. It details how H⁺, NH₄⁺, and anionic carriers such as Cl⁻, CF₃SO₃⁻, and ClO₄⁻ interact with...
From Electronic Structure to Catalytic Function: Rare Earth–Driven Strategies for CO2 Electroreduction
The review highlights rapid progress in rare‑earth‑based electrocatalysts—single‑atom catalysts, alloys, and oxides—for electrochemical CO₂ reduction. By exploiting the 4f orbital flexibility and strong oxophilicity of rare‑earth elements, researchers have achieved higher activity, improved product selectivity, and longer catalyst lifetimes compared...
75% of B2B Firms Will Prioritize Influencer
Another week, walk and report. This time, 6 B2B Predictions from Forrester : The Race To Trust And Value. Renee Irion , Principal Analyst at Forrester, talked about the prediction that 75% of B2B businesses will increase investment on influencer...
Research Progress on Nickel‐Based Materials in Supercapacitors: A Review of Electrode Materials and Device Properties
Recent research highlights nickel-based materials as promising electrodes for supercapacitors, combining high conductivity, reactivity, and specific capacity. The review details synthesis routes, multimorphological nanostructures, and synergistic material‑modification strategies supported by theoretical calculations. It also identifies persistent challenges such as complex...
Role of Defects on the Electrochemical Activity of ZnV2O4 Spinel Cathode for Secondary Zn‐Ion Batteries
Researchers investigated ZnV2O4 spinel cathodes for aqueous zinc‑ion batteries, revealing that the first charge induces a conversion to a Zn‑deficient, disordered vanadium oxide phase. This newly formed phase supports reversible Zn²⁺/H⁺ co‑insertion, improving ion diffusion and providing additional redox sites....
Why Attackers No Longer Need to Break In: The Rise of Identity-Based Attacks
Attackers increasingly purchase stolen credentials on dark‑web markets, enabling silent, long‑duration breaches without traditional malware. Identity‑based attacks now dominate, with 97 % involving passwords and machine accounts outnumbering human users by roughly 82 to 1, creating unmanaged attack surfaces. Social‑engineering phone...
Capillary Technology Posts Rs 184 Cr Revenue in Q3 FY26; Profit Falls 20%
Capillary Technologies reported Q3 FY26 revenue of Rs 184 crore, a 16% year‑on‑year increase, while profit slipped 20% to Rs 8 crore. Employee benefit expenses surged 22% to Rs 90 crore, accounting for half of total costs. The SaaS firm debuted on Indian exchanges at a...
How to Build AI Citations — Whiteboard Friday
Exposure Ninja CEO Charlie Marchant outlines how AI citations work and why they matter. He explains that being referenced in ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity can drive qualified traffic as AI handles about 2.5 billion daily searches. The guide walks through a...
Akbank Goes Live on Mambu Core in Germany
Akbank AG, the German subsidiary of Turkey’s Akbank, has gone live with Mambu’s cloud‑native core banking platform on Microsoft Azure. The rollout, executed by Innovance Consultancy with support from Akbank’s AkTech unit, also included a parallel rebuild of the data...
New Wave of Odyssey Stealer Targets macOS Users in Active Cyberattack Campaign
A new wave of Odyssey Stealer is actively targeting macOS users across more than twenty countries, expanding far beyond its initial foothold in the United States and Western Europe. The malware is delivered through fake CAPTCHA pages that mimic legitimate...
AUSTRIACARD Successfully Achieves Mada Card Chip Profile Certification
AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS has secured Card Chip Profile certification from Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) for the mada debit‑card scheme. The approval authorises the company to produce and supply chip‑based payment cards to banks and financial institutions across the Kingdom of Saudi...
BFJ Digital Details Strategic Criteria for Choosing the Right CRM to Optimise Customer Sales
BFJ Digital, a Brisbane‑based digital marketing consultancy, published a strategic analysis outlining the essential criteria for selecting a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. The report categorises leading platforms—HubSpot, Salesforce Essentials, Zoho, Microsoft Dynamics, and enterprise solutions like SAP and Oracle—by...
Cognizant, Palantir Partner for AI-Driven Enterprise Modernization
Cognizant announced a strategic partnership with Palantir to embed the Foundry data platform and Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) into its TriZetto healthcare suite and broader Business Process as a Service (BPaaS) offerings. The collaboration aims to deliver secure, governed AI...
February 2026 Patch Tuesday Forecast: Lots of OOB Love This Month
Microsoft’s February 2026 Patch Tuesday follows a heavy January with 92 Windows 11/Server 2025 and 79 Windows 10 vulnerabilities addressed. Three out‑of‑band (OOB) patches were released in January to fix remote‑desktop credential prompts, Outlook .pst cloud storage errors, and a zero‑day Office vulnerability...
Gallea Ai Joins IBM Partner Plus as an IBM Business Partner to Deliver Enterprise Grade AI and Hybrid Cloud Capabilities...
Gallea Ai has joined IBM Partner Plus, earning IBM Business Partner status to deliver enterprise‑grade AI and hybrid cloud solutions to small and mid‑sized businesses across North America and the United Kingdom. The partnership grants Gallea Ai access to IBM’s...
CSSC Opens Qatar Representative Office
China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) inaugurated a representative office in Doha, managed by its subsidiary China Shipbuilding Trading (CSTC). The office, staffed with marketing, technical and service experts from Hudong‑Zhonghua Shipbuilding and CSSC Power/WinGD, is positioned as a hub for...
Kasada Account Intelligence Combats Manual Fraud and Abuse
Kasada has launched Account Intelligence, a real‑time solution that detects manual, account‑level fraud and abuse before financial loss occurs. The product uses high‑fidelity device telemetry linked to account behavior, allowing early identification of credential abuse, promo fraud, and coordinated multi‑account...
Steer Pretrained Robots in Real Time without Retraining
A training-free framework that guides robot behavior in real time. [📍 Project, paper & videos below 👇] VLS runs uncut, steering pretrained policies across long-horizon tasks. Most robots don’t fail because they lack skill. They fail because their behavior isn’t...
Researchers Observe Superfluid-Insulator Transition in Bilayer Graphene Excitons
Researchers have demonstrated a quantum phase transition in double‑layer graphene where an excitonic superfluid abruptly becomes an insulator by tuning layer imbalance and exciton density. In the quantum Hall regime, interlayer magnetoexcitons form a coherent condensate that shows near‑perfect Coulomb...
Your PQC Pilot Might Fail, and That’s Okay
Enterprises are moving from curiosity to action on post‑quantum cryptography (PQC), launching pilots that often stumble because existing stacks lack support. The article argues that pilot failures are intentional, serving to surface interoperability, skill and inventory gaps before regulatory or...
ETL: The Backbone of Modern Data Workflows
📊 The ETL Data Pipeline From raw sources (databases, APIs, files) → clean & transform (cleaning, joining, aggregating) → load into warehouse/analytics for BI, reports & ML. E → T → L: the backbone of modern data workflows.🚀
Every New Tool Needs an Agent‑ready CLI
pretty much anything you build today should come with a cli for agents. agents are about to come from every single lab, not just clawdbot
Tome
Tome positions itself as a next‑generation storytelling platform that blends slide‑deck functionality with generative AI. Launched in 2020 by CEO Keith Peiris and CPO Henri Liriani, the company has evolved from a simple presentation tool into a collaborative workspace where...
The Other Offense and Defense
The Super Bowl is portrayed as a live‑fire cybersecurity exercise where a temporary mega‑enterprise of stadium, broadcast, betting and IoT systems is assembled in days. This massive, multi‑vendor environment expands the attack surface dramatically, forcing security teams to adopt zero‑trust,...
Dynatrace Perform 2026 - How Two Organizations Transformed Business Observability Into Strategic Advantage
At Dynatrace Perform 2026, Agos Ducato and FreedomPay demonstrated how observability can be turned into a strategic advantage by measuring customer experience rather than just system uptime. Agos instrumented its end‑to‑end loan‑application journey, raising digital‑signature success from 65% to 95% and cutting...
OpenAI Launches Trusted Access for Cyber to Expand AI-Driven Defense While Managing Risk
OpenAI announced Trusted Access for Cyber, a program that provides vetted defenders with controlled access to its most advanced cybersecurity model, GPT‑5.3‑Codex, via ChatGPT. The initiative pairs this privileged access with $10 million in API‑credit grants to support defensive research and...
Consumers Approaching Valentine’s Day Comfortably and Intentionally: Lightspeed Commerce
Lightspeed Commerce’s latest consumer data shows Valentine’s Day is shedding traditional gifting pressure, with 62% of North American shoppers feeling little obligation to spend. Instead, more than a quarter are already purchasing gifts for themselves, and 57% say they spend...
Daniel J. Jacobs on the Technology Question Most PE Boards Aren’t Asking
Daniel J. Jacobs argues that private‑equity boards often demand certainty while overlooking the complex, inherited technology risks that come with rapid acquisitions. He highlights how modern CIOs—especially fractional leaders—must balance strategic insight with honest assessments of unknowns. Overconfidence can mask...
Facebook Ads Conversion Rate Optimization Guide
The episode breaks down Facebook ad conversion rates, defining the metric, noting the industry average of 9.21% and flagging sub‑3% rates as poor. It explores key factors that influence conversions—targeting, customer journey, product price, and competition—and explains how to calculate...
Software License Audits: What They Are & How to Stay Audit-Ready (2026) – Shopify
The episode explains software license audits, detailing what they are, who initiates them, and why they’re increasingly common in hybrid, SaaS‑heavy environments. It highlights the misalignment between use rights, entitlements, and actual usage, and shows how lack of visibility leads...
Bondi Sands Bets on Feeling, Not Forecasts, with ‘Summer Never Ends’
Bondi Sands launches the "Summer Never Ends" global platform, shifting its narrative from a seasonal tagline to a year‑round confidence mindset. The campaign relies on authentic, mood‑driven creative and diverse ambassadors, extending across social, OOH, digital and in‑store touchpoints. It...
Mrge Releases New Industry Report “State of Commerce Advertising 1/2026”
mrge released its semi‑annual “State of Commerce Advertising 1/2026” report, highlighting a market shift from pure traffic provision to trusted authority. The study finds consumers increasingly rely on AI‑summarised results, making “zero‑click discovery” a critical factor. Only 11.3% of companies...