Nominations Open for 2025 R&D 100 Awards

The R&D 100 Awards are now accepting nominations for their 63rd annual competition, featuring various professional award categories including R&D Leader of the Year and R&D Sustainability Innovator of the Year, with deadlines set for May 2 and June 4, 2025. In parallel, alarming statistics from a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal indicate high mortality rates from sepsis in newborns across India, prompting calls for better healthcare strategies. Meanwhile, Firefly Aerospace has successfully landed its Blue Ghost Mission 1 on the Moon, marking a significant achievement in private lunar exploration. On the technological front, advancements in AI-driven tools like GitHub Copilot are transforming software development workflows, while solid-state batteries are emerging as a key innovation for electric vehicles, promising enhanced safety and efficiency. Additionally, researchers are focusing on innovative recycling technologies to address the global plastic waste crisis. The culmination of these developments highlights a dynamic intersection of scientific research, technological innovation, and pressing global challenges.