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A struggling South African helium company just got a lifeline that could turn it into a global energy player. The Virginia Gas Project sits on one of Earth's richest helium deposits, with concentrations 10 times higher than anywhere else in the world.
The four astronauts who just completed humanity's first crewed journey to the Moon in over 50 years celebrated by ringing the closing bell at Nasdaq. NASA's Artemis II mission marked a historic return to lunar exploration in April 2026.
Kanwal Rekhi landed in America with eight dollars in 1967 and became the first Indian-American CEO to take a company public on NASDAQ. Now 80, he's mentored 10,000 entrepreneurs and invested in 200 companies while sharing lessons on building businesses that last.
A Massachusetts company is racing toward mass production of solid-state batteries that could transform electric vehicles and drones with longer range and better safety. The technology replaces volatile liquid with stable materials, backed by $1.1 billion in funding from major automakers.
A Massachusetts company just proved electric vehicles can drive 745 miles on a single charge using new solid-state battery technology. The breakthrough could make range anxiety a thing of the past.
Electric vehicles just took a major leap forward as companies test revolutionary solid-state batteries on real roads for the first time in North America. These next-generation batteries promise to charge in 18 minutes and deliver over 600 miles of range.
MaterialsPro is solving Africa's construction chaos by connecting builders, suppliers, and logistics on a single digital platform. The company has already delivered millions of kilos of materials and earned recognition from the UN and NSIA Prize for Innovation.
A two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran sent Asian stock markets surging and oil prices plummeting as the critical Strait of Hormuz reopened to shipping. The breakthrough brings hope for regional stability and economic relief after weeks of tension.
A breakthrough battery technology that charges in 18 minutes and drives over 600 miles just hit American roads for the first time. The game-changing advancement could finally solve electric vehicles' biggest challenges.
A solar electric vehicle generated more than double the power of a house's rooftop panels during early morning hours, proving curved solar technology can capture low-angle sunlight traditional panels miss. The breakthrough shows how purpose-built solar cars could meaningfully reduce charging needs for everyday drivers.
A $95 million investment just landed to help some of the world's biggest tech companies go green in India, where coal still powers most of the grid. ReNew Energy Global is leading the charge to bring solar power directly to corporate giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google.
General Fusion made history as the first fusion energy company to trade publicly, and investors showed massive enthusiasm with shares jumping 40% on opening day. After years of challenges, the Vancouver-based pioneer is now funded to pursue clean energy that could power our future.
Electric trucking company Einride just acquired charging software startup Flipturn for $38 million, making it easier for companies to switch their fleets to electric. The move could accelerate the shift away from diesel big rigs across America and Europe.
A U.S. company just partnered with a major manufacturer to bring solid-state batteries that could revolutionize electric vehicles to market within three years. Mercedes already test-drove 750 miles on a single charge.
A Massachusetts battery company is heading to Wall Street with technology that could triple electric vehicle range while making batteries safer and lighter. Military drones and robotics are helping speed up the timeline.
A Boston startup just proved its electric vehicle battery can travel 745 miles on one charge, solving the biggest worry keeping drivers from going electric. The game-changing technology could hit the market by 2027.
A Canadian company has cracked the code on making lithium mining dramatically cheaper and cleaner. The breakthrough could accelerate the shift to affordable electric vehicles while creating hundreds of jobs.
A US company just proved electric vehicles can drive over 745 miles without charging, solving one of the biggest hurdles keeping people from going electric. Factorial Energy's solid-state batteries are now headed to mass production with backing from Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and other major automakers.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission just named blockchain a key technology for modernizing America's financial system in its 2026-2030 strategic plan. This marks a major shift from years of enforcement-focused crypto crackdowns to building frameworks that help the technology grow safely.