Global Scans · Science · Weekly Summary

• [New] The final pillar, Protect National Security S & T, specifically calls out China as a threat and proposes to protect critical science and technology through increased scrutiny of foreign investments, companies, and personnel involved in the research and development process. Default
• [New] BLS expects to see strong growth in data science, software development and other computer-related jobs. H2K Infosys Blog
• [New] The Trump administration's cuts in science funding and restrictions on work visas will handicap U.S. technological progress for years and possibly decades. The Intercept
• [New] The SBTi requires deep decarbonization of 90-95% by 2050 for companies to reach science-based net-zero, emphasising that any residual emissions, which should not exceed 5-10% of a company's total emissions, must be neutralised through carbon removal methods. Plan A Academy
• [New] The anticipated 14% growth in exercise science and athletic training roles through 2032 points to strong demand driven by healthcare, sports performance, and wellness sectors. Research.com
• [New] A Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars shifts the center of Mars planning from the act of reaching the planet to the scientific work humans could perform after arrival. New Space Economy
• [New] NASA's fiscal year 2027 budget request proposes $110 million for Mars Future Missions, with the program intended to support lower-cost science missions and hosted instruments that also prepare for human exploration. New Space Economy
• [New] The global naval autonomous systems segment is projected to represent a US$ 4+ Bn incremental opportunity by 2030 per estimates from the NATO Science and Technology Organization. Persistence Market Research
• [New] AI Materials Science Startup Targets Chip Cooling Discovered Materials is using AI to identify novel materials that could keep chips cooler, a problem growing in urgency as compute demands soar. AGI Agent
• [New] STEM occupations (jobs focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) are projected to grow significantly through 2034. NMSU Global Campus
• [New] The Ministry of Science and Technology oversees AI development under the New Generation AI Development Plan, which aims to strengthen China's position as a global AI innovation hub by 2030. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The integration of lived experience, clinical science, and human-centered AI offers NATO a unique opportunity to create mental health capability that is distributed, adaptive, and sustainable - and to define the future of mental health in conflict. SAGE Journals
• [New] In 2016, China promulgated the National Science and Technology Innovation Plan for the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan Period, designating Brain Science and Brain-Like Research as a major scientific and technological innovation project for 2030, marking the official launch of China's Brain Project. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Under the New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan, China aims to build a $150 billion AI industry by 2030, as outlined by the Ministry of Science and Technology. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Minnesotans rely on timely, accurate, science-based forecasts to plan their days and protect their health. wdio.com
• Kirin is targeting ¥30 billion to ¥33 billion (US$ 189 million to US$ 208 million) in normalized operating profit from Health Science by 2030 through organic growth. CNS Media
• Voyager 1's turn for a life-extending Big Bang will happen within a few months, to keep science operating there as long as possible. Live Science
• Voyager 1 is running low on power for science, but a successful energy-saving maneuver on Voyager 2 raises hope that the 50-year-old spacecraft can keep going. Live Science
• Earth observation, technology development, technology demonstration, and space science applications are expected to experience strong growth as demand for satellite-based data and advanced space technologies continues to increase. Straits Research
• The House Appropriations Committee's fiscal year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations bill, published last week, rejects some of the most drastic cuts to science proposed by the Trump administration, but would still significantly reduce funding levels at some science agencies if enacted. AIP
• South Korea's K-Robot Economy Plan targets 1 million robot installations by 2030, while the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act is channeling capital into highly automated semiconductor fabs. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 31 August 2026