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Korean team develops AI model for ‘customised’ cancer vaccine

SEOUL, 2nd January, 2026 (WAM) — A joint research team from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and domestic biotechnology firm Neogenlogic has developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to support the development of customised cancer vaccines. According to Yonhap News Agency, the AI platform identifies neoantigens unique to individual […]

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DEWA develops advanced simulator for substation automation systems

DUBAI, 1st January, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has been granted a UAE patent for a Feeder Input-Output Simulator for Substation Automation Applications. This achievement reflects its commitment to adopting advanced engineering solutions to elevate electricity transmission system performance, boost efficiency and reduce operational costs. The innovation, now in active use […]

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Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre develops advanced treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

ABU DHABI, 1st December, 2025 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC) announced that it is developing an advanced treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) using the THERAKOS CELLEX platform for photopheresis. The treatment is being introduced within a clinical trial approved by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, which utilises extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) […]

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Korea develops AI-powered warships

SEOUL, 18th October, 2025 (WAM) — Korea’s Hanwha Ocean is developing a next-generation surface warship featuring artificial intelligence, advanced automation, and stealth design, marking a major step for the country’s naval defence industry. The vessel features a wave-piercing hull designed to cut through rough seas, paired with a tumblehome structure that enhances stealth by reducing […]

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Russian scientists develops water purification technology using buckwheat husks

MOSCOW, 16th September, 2025 (WAM) — Scientists at the Institute of Solid State Chemistry and Mechanochemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Novosibirsk) have created a new biosorbent from agricultural waste – buckwheat husks. It is designed to purify wastewater and natural water bodies from heavy metals, and which may in the future […]

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Austrian university develops technique to renew buildings without demolition

VIENNA, 22nd August, 2025 (WAM) — A research team from Graz University of Technology in Austria has succeeded in developing an innovative fastening system under a scientific project called ReCon, marking a breakthrough in the construction sector. The system enables the connection and disassembly of building components with ease, allowing the separation of long-term structural […]

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Google develops AI tool that fills missing words in Roman inscriptions

LONDON, 25th July, 2025 (WAM) — Google’s DeepMind has unveiled a new artificial intelligence tool called Aeneas, designed to assist historians in studying ancient Roman inscriptions, according to The Guardian. The tool helps identify the origin and date of the inscriptions and suggests missing words in damaged or incomplete texts. Aeneas was developed in collaboration […]

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Russia develops AI-powered training robot to boost athletic performance

MOSCOW, 18th July, 2025 (WAM) — Engineers from Don State Technical University in Russia have developed an AI-powered training robot designed to help both amateur and professional athletes improve performance and reduce injury risk during workouts. According to the university’s press office, the robot addresses a shortage of qualified trainers in educational institutions by offering […]

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China develops satellite to track coal emissions

BEIJING, 22nd June, 2025 (WAM) — A Chinese research team has developed a new remote sensing satellite model capable of dynamically and precisely monitoring carbon dioxide emissions from large coal-fired power plants, offering a novel solution for tracking global carbon emissions. According to China’s Xinhua News Agency, emissions from coal-fired power stations account for approximately […]

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UAE Cybersecurity Council develops national Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines

ABU DHABI, 17th May, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) announced the development of the UAE’s first national Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines, in strategic collaboration with Reach Digital, a subsidiary of Reach Group and specialises in digital transformation and cybersecurity innovation, and Shieldworkz, a cybersecurity firm specialised in OT/IoT and drone protection technologies. This […]

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Japan develops drones capable of intercepting lightning strikes mid-air

TOKYO, 16th May, 2025 (WAM) — Japanese researchers have developed innovative drones that can act as in-flight lightning arrestors, capable of intercepting lightning strikes directly in mid-air. According to researchers from Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, these drones use electric field oscillations to attract lightning, and when the electric field gets stronger, the drone is launched […]

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RTA develops integrated system to enhance passenger experience at Metro, Tram Stations

DUBAI, 5th March, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Keolis MHI — the company responsible for operating and maintaining Dubai Metro and operating Dubai Tram — has developed an integrated system to drive innovation and enhance the passenger experience through a digital platform that oversees inspection operations at metro […]