A chronological archive of Innovation Signals documenting meaningful changes in science and technology.
Innovation Signal 58 (2026) | 16 September 2026
Industrial processes are getting better at using difficult inputs
Innovation Signal 57 (2026) | 14 September 2026
High-performance materials are becoming easier to regenerate
Innovation Signal 56 (2026) | 9 September 2026
Brain-computer interfaces are getting closer to restoring movement and sensation together
Innovation Signal 55 (2026) | 7 September 2026
Brain-computer interfaces are becoming more practical for everyday communication
Innovation Signal 54 (2026) | 2 September 2026
Surfaces that cool without electricity are becoming easier to use
Innovation Signal 53 (2026) | 31 August 2026
A different form of cooling is overcoming more practical barriers
Innovation Signal 52 (2026) | 26 August 2026
Heavy electric trucks are getting closer to multi-megawatt charging
Innovation Signal 51 (2026) | 24 August 2026
Roads are getting closer to charging heavy vehicles while they move
Innovation Signal 50 (2026) | 19 August 2026
Satellites are getting closer to using the atmosphere as propellant.
Innovation Signal 49 (2026) | 17 August 2026
Producing essential materials on the Moon is becoming more practical.
Innovation Signal 48 (2026) | 12 August 2026
Difficult mineral deposits are becoming more accessible.