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• [New] Quantum technology will play a vital role in the future of the Australian Defence Force, as identified in the 2024 National Defence Strategy and the Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy. APDR
• [New] Agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) are increasingly requiring companies to disclose AI-related risks, data practices and mitigation strategies. MDA Services Platform
• [New] Argonne National Laboratory and its Q-NEXT center will cover quantum information science and technology, as will the Brookhaven National Laboratory with its Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage. The Register
• [New] Science Envoy, Artificial Intelligence at the U.S. Department of State: Gen AI will hit an adoption speedbump as companies struggle to overcome consumer privacy concerns. / USA Evident Insights
• [New] Astronauts will perform spacewalks, install anti-debris shields, and engage in science outreach activities to inspire Chinese students. Guidely
• [New] The National AI Strategy 2.0 includes S$ 120 million for AI for Science initiatives and aims to expand Singapore's AI workforce from 4,500 to 15,000 practitioners by 2029. sptel
• [New] As already announced, the AI in Science strategy will pave the way for the creation of the Resource for AI Science in Europe, which is intended to fulfil the Commission's commitment to create a CERN for AI. Science|Business
• [New] U.S. Department of Energy will build 7 new AI supercomputers with NVIDIA to accelerate science research (AI-augmented simulations + quantum). NextBigFuture.com
• [New] Climate science and AI safety will be among the sectors receiving some of a £55bn boost for research and development. SKY
• [New] The launch window for commercially viable hybrid quantum-AI services appears to be 2026-2027, with early adopters in finance, pharmaceuticals, and materials science expected to see practical benefits. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] Bioinformatics, a fast-growing field at the intersection of biology, computer science, and statistics, could help Nigeria move from reactive medicine to predictive and personalised healthcare. Healthwise
• [New] Along with Rome-based Leonardo and France-based Thales, the new space entity will advance critical infrastructure and services that are related to telecommunications, global navigation, Earth observation, science, exploration and national security. Yahoo News
• [New] China's ruling Communist Party said Thursday it will focus on speeding up self-reliance in science and technology, a long-running push that has become more pronounced as the U.S. has imposed increasingly tight controls on access to semiconductors and other high-tech items. Scranton Times-Tribune
• [New] The Department of Science and Technology is developing an integrated geospatial and artificial intelligence platform that will consolidate its vast datasets to enhance government decision-making, planning and innovation. philstar.com
• [New] The US Department of Energy has released its Fusion Science and Technology Roadmap, a comprehensive national strategy to accelerate the development and commercialization of fusion energy by the mid-2030s. World Nuclear News
• [New] If science continues undisrupted, there is a 10% chance of unaided machines outperforming humans in every possible task by 2027. CyberNews
• Following the launch of a comprehensive space science plan for 2024-2050, China has marked important milestones such as pivotal experiments aboard its national space station and sustained momentum in planetary and deep space operations. Space Daily
• Simultaneously, China will undoubtedly double down on its indigenous innovation efforts, with continued massive state investments and a focus on overcoming technological bottlenecks, particularly in advanced lithography and materials science. FinancialContent
• Economically, investments like the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act are projected to inject billions into national GDPs and create hundreds of thousands of high-paying, stable jobs, fostering a multiplier effect across various industries. FinancialContent
• The Ocean Decade played a key role in placing science at the heart of global ocean action, launching new initiatives from advancing ocean mapping to expanding funding and capacity development opportunities. Ocean Decade

Last updated: 10 November 2025