As 2026 begins, MIT Technology Review highlights emerging technologies expected to drive significant change, including next-gen nuclear, gene-editing drugs, and advancements in AI. Notably, sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a cost-effective and safer alternative to lithium, with major manufacturers like CATL and BYD ramping up production, particularly for grid storage. Additionally, commercial space stations are on the rise, with Vast Space’s Haven-1 set to launch in 2026, followed by Axiom Space and Voyager Space’s projects. These innovations promise to reshape energy storage and space exploration in the coming years.
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