President Trump signed the initial US-Iran agreement, formally ending the conflict and triggering market rallies in Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Year: 2026
Trump Wraps G7 Summit in France With Iran Deal at Centre of Agenda
President Trump concluded the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, defending the 14-point US-Iran agreement and visiting the Palace of Versailles before departing.
G7 Leaders Sign Joint Declaration Backing Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity
Leaders of the G7, including Trump, issued a joint declaration committing to bolster Ukraine’s defence and increase sanctions on Russia’s energy sector.
New ULIS Silicon Carbide Power Module Dramatically Increases Electricity Supply Efficiency
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory unveiled the ULIS silicon-carbide power module that packs dramatically more power into a smaller and lighter form factor.
Solar Desalination System Converts Seawater Without Creating Toxic Brine Byproduct
Scientists developed a laser-textured metal panel desalination system that uses sunlight to evaporate seawater while separating and moving salt away automatically.
Kitchen Sponges Release Significant Amounts of Microplastics During Normal Use
Researchers estimated millions of households collectively release hundreds of tonnes of microplastics annually as kitchen sponges wear down during washing.
Twisted Graphene Paired With Synthetic Diamond Reveals New Superconductivity Switch
Scientists discovered a surprising way to control superconductivity by pairing twisted layers of graphene with synthetic diamond, opening new physics avenues.
Thymus Health Predicts Cancer Survival and Ageing According to Mass General Brigham Study
AI analysis of CT scans found that people with healthier thymus glands, previously overlooked by medicine, had significantly better cancer survival rates.
Scientists Reveal Early Depression Clue Found in Children’s Eyes
Research found that depression in children changes what faces they notice and shows family history plays a key role in which emotional cues get heightened attention.
Study Links Diabetes and Dementia Through Insulin Resistance and Brain Vascular Damage
New research identified 10 biological mechanisms linking diabetes and dementia, including insulin problems, brain inflammation and damage to memory-related blood vessels.