Meet the #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track Finalist Teams! 🔥 These teams are building autonomous systems that can detect and suppress high-risk fires in 10 minutes or less, up to 4x faster than current best practices. Learn more. xprize.org/news/fightin... #Wildfire #Wildfires

AI is helping astronomers uncover the unknown. 🌌 Using machine learning, researchers identified 1,300+ cosmic anomalies hidden in decades of #Hubble data—800 new to science. This is proof that AI can help unlock discovery at scale. Learn more. ⬇️ www.sciencealert.com/astronomers-... #AI #Universe

Judges recently came together for the #XPRIZEWaterScarcity Judging Summit in Myrtle Beach, SC to evaluate Track A qualified solutions. From breakthrough desalination tech to scalable designs, in-depth discussions led to a selection of teams advancing to the Semifinals. 💧 #Water #WaterScarcity

As global water stress grows, how we produce freshwater must evolve. The future of water depends on innovation that can scale sustainably, and #XPRIZEWaterScarcity Qualified Teams are building that future now. Learn more below. ⬇️💧 www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hXs... #water #waterscarcity

From early detection to real-time intelligence, technology is transforming how we tackle wildfires. Last week, we announced the #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track Finalists with @pacificgaselectric.bsky.social—bringing teams together for meaningful dialogue, insights, and connection.

Big news: Five teams are advancing in the XPRIZE Wildfire Autonomous Suppression Track! PG&E is joining as the Impact Phase Sponsor, committing $1M+ to help bring these lifesaving technologies to communities. Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Stl9iG9k0dM #WildfireTech #XPRIZEWildfire #AI

The world is facing a new and urgent reality: water bankruptcy. 💧 A UN report warns that human water use now outpaces nature’s ability to replenish—pushing rivers, lakes, and aquifers beyond sustainable limits. Learn more below. ⬇️ www.cbsnews.com/news/water-b... #water #waterscarcity

February is #BlackHistoryMonth. As we celebrate the achievements of African Americans, let’s take a look at some African American inventors who have made a tremendous impact. Read more here. www.bet.com/article/ufcf... 📸: WikiCommons

Scientists just found a way to reshape materials using exotic quantum fields, not extreme lasers. This breakthrough could unlock new quantum behaviors with significantly less energy. Learn more in the article below. ⬇️ scitechdaily.com/this-quantum... #Quantum #QuantumComputing

What happens when demand for water outpaces supply? 💧 #XPRIZEWaterScarcity is accelerating sustainable seawater desalination solutions to help secure clean water for communities worldwide. Meet the Qualified Teams helping bring this vision to life: xprize.org/competitions... #water #waterscarcity

We’re proud to announce the #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track Finalists! 🔥These teams are proving how advanced technologies can become real-world tools to make wildfire response faster, safer, and more precise. Meet the Finalists: xprize.org/news/fightin... #wildfire #wildfires

Big news for the quantum community! 🖥️ XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Wildcard Registration is open, offering highly developed teams a chance to join Phase I finalists. Philanthropy News Digest breaks down what evaluators are looking for. Read the article here. philanthropynewsdigest.org/rfps/rfp1871...

#Wildfires are no longer isolated events. They’re a growing global crisis. With AI, satellites, and real-time data, we can detect and stop destructive wildfires earlier than ever. Investing upstream now saves lives, homes, and billions later. Learn more. ⬇️ time.com/collections/... #wildfire

What does it take to extend #healthy years of life at scale? XPRIZE EVP, Health @jamienjustice.bsky.social, PhD recently took part in Berkeley Public Health’s Beyond Longevity Event and discussed how scalable, public-health-rooted solutions can deliver impact for everyone, not just a few.

Nearly 95% of the universe is dark matter and dark energy—forces we can’t even see. 🌌 Scientists are building increasingly sensitive quantum detectors to uncover these cosmic mysteries and test fundamental physics. Learn more below. ⬇️ phys.org/news/2026-01... #quantum #quantumcomputing

How can we tackle the global #water crisis?💧Today’s challenge: costly membranes that need replacing every 5-7 years, driving up costs. #XPRIZEWaterScarcity is driving breakthroughs in desalination to turn seawater into safe drinking water. Learn more.⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hXs... #waterscarcity

What does it take to be an XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalist?🤔🖥️ The Finalist cohort proved that quantum is moving from theory to real-world impact. Think you’re ready to compete? Learn more about Wildcard Registration here. xprize.org/news/from-pr... #quantum #quantumcomputers #quantumcomputing

Quantum structured light is expanding the design space for science and tech. A new Nature Photonics review shows how researchers are engineering light to strengthen secure quantum communication, and advance photonic #quantum computing. Learn more.⬇️ scitechdaily.com/what-happens... #quantumcomputing

The @xprize.org #QuantumApplications Wildcard Registration is officially open! This entry point is built for teams who have highly developed, evaluation ready work and are ready to compete at the Phase I Finalist bar and advance into Phase II. The deadline is March 4. xprize.org/news/xprize-...

As AI scales, regulation tightens, and climate risks grow, water innovation is becoming central to business strategy, public policy, and investment decisions. The question now: can momentum turn into delivery in 2026? Learn more. ⬇️ www.weforum.org/stories/2025... #water #waterscarcity

Ovarian aging impacts far more than fertility—it’s deeply tied to overall #healthspan. Read this TIME article featuring Dr. @jamienjustice.bsky.social on how XPRIZE is driving innovation to close research gaps and develop better tools to detect ovarian disfunction. ⬇️ time.com/collections/...

Scientists tracked human fitness for nearly 50 years, and uncovered when physical aging really begins. 🧠 This landmark study shows strength and endurance can start declining in our mid-30s, yet exercise delivers benefits at any age. Learn more. ⬇️ scitechdaily.com/scientists-t... #health #healthspan

"The next decade will witness game-changing technologies that hold transformative potential for extending #healthspan." – Peter H. Diamandis, MD Explore more in #XPRIZEHealthspan Co-Title Sponsor Hevolution Foundation’s 2025 Global Healthspan Report below. ⬇️ edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader...

One year after Los Angeles’s most destructive wildfires, the question isn’t if we need new tools, it’s how fast we can spur innovation. Learn how #XPRIZEWildfire is turning breakthrough tech into real-world impact in this @spectrum.ieee.org article. ⬇️ spectrum.ieee.org/wildfire-dro... #wildfires

2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water. But our call for innovation is bringing together a community committed to change. #XPRIZEWaterScarcity is advancing reliable, affordable, and sustainable seawater desalination. Learn more here. www.xprize.org/news/the-eth... #water #waterscarcity

Aging affects us all. Parents, grandparents, friends, and ourselves. 🩺 But what if aging didn’t mean decline? That’s the mission of the #XPRIZEHealthspan competition. Learn about the Qualified Teams here. www.xprize.org/prizes/healt... #Healthspan #Health #HealthyAging

New innovative tools are crucial to keep up with the increasing threats and mounting challenges posed by extreme #wildfire events. #XPRIZEWildfire teams are developing groundbreaking tech to deliver on this promise. Learn more via Good Morning America. ⬇️ www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/128943...

Today marks one year since Los Angeles faced the most catastrophic wildfires in its history. We’re grateful to all the first responders who bravely stepped in, and we continue to send our support to everyone affected as they rebuild. youtube.com/shorts/ySHx7... #wildfire #wildfires #firefighters

Have you heard?! We have our XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalists! 🖥️ These seven Finalists demonstrated evidence-based arguments for quantum advantage. We’re excited to see their progress in this next phase of the competition. Learn more: xprize.org/news/xprize-... #Quantum #QuantumComputing

Breakthroughs don’t happen by chance. They happen because we choose to build the future. 🚀 This isn’t philanthropy as usual. It’s an investment in what humanity can achieve next. Make a year-end gift: xprize.org/donate

Happy Holidays from XPRIZE! 🚀 For over 30 years, we’ve been proud to shift industries, mindsets, and shape the trajectory of innovation. We’re grateful to have you along on this journey. Wishing you a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season!

Water is essential for drinking, hygiene, and more, but rising demand threatens daily access. 💧 #XPRIZEWaterScarcity Qualified Teams are revolutionizing #desalination systems to bring clean water to all. Learn more about the $119M competition below. ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hXs... #water

#XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track semifinals testing has come to a close! The prize operations team wrapped up with a site visit to Team Data Blanket. Data Blanket showcased how their drone swarm detects, validates, and responds to fires in real time. #wildfire #wildfires

Momentum is rising across the #XPRIZEWaterScarcity competition as Qualified Teams show how bold innovation can secure our water future.💧 With demand for freshwater soaring, scalable solutions are crucial. Learn more in this @forbes.com piece by Erik Kobayashi-Solomon. www.forbes.com/sites/erikko...

7 teams. 5 different countries. One goal: real-world quantum breakthroughs. Meet the XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalists! 🖥️ ICYMI – we recently announced the Finalist teams moving forward in the competition. Learn more: xprize.org/news/xprize-... #Quantum #QuantumComputing

Breakthroughs begin with determination. 🌎 The #XPRIZECarbonRemoval winners channeled that determination into accelerating a new climate industry. See how investing in XPRIZE drives real impact in the 2025 Impact Report: www.xprize.org/news/impact-... #carbonremoval #CDR #climate

What does rigorous, evidence-based quantum progress look like?🖥️ The XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalists announced at Q2B25 mark a shift from theory to evidence-driven pathways. At the event, they engaged with industry leaders, investors, and researchers to accelerate impact. @spendier.bsky.social

Did you know that the number of Americans aged 65+ is growing faster than any other segment of the population in the U.S.? @jamienjustice.bsky.social, PhD spoke at the @forbes.com Healthcare Summit with Nir Barzilai, M.D., and Francisco LePort on how new technologies can extend people’s #healthspan.

The next team taking on #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response semifinals testing: student-led team Wildfire Quest. Their system detects fires from 2 kilometers away and deploys drones equipped with suppressant payloads to contain them. #wildfire #wildfires #technology

Water scarcity isn’t tomorrow’s challenge—it’s today’s crisis. 💧 143 Qualified Teams in the $119M #XPRIZEWaterScarcity competition are turning innovation into impact to help bring clean #water to all. Learn more in this @forbes.com piece by Erik Kobayashi-Solomon. ⬇️ www.forbes.com/sites/erikko...

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#Quantum computing is moving from theoretical promise toward more evidence-driven, quantitatively grounded pathways — and these teams are leading the way! 🖥️ We’re thrilled to announce the seven XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Finalist teams. Learn more here. xprize.org/news/xprize-... #QuantumComputing

XPRIZE is where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Every $1 invested in competitions unleashes $60 of impact, accelerating solutions globally. Read the 2025 Impact Report to see how humanity can build a better future together. www.xprize.org/news/impact-... #innovation #competition

Another #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track semifinals testing site visit down! Team FlameJackets hosted the prize operations team at their @gatechengineers.bsky.social campus. Their student-led approach uses hybrid drones and coordinated swarms to combat fires more efficiently.

#XPRIZEHealthspan hosted an energizing Teams Workshop in Tokyo! 🩺 @jamienjustice.bsky.social, PhD shared what’s ahead for 2026, teams presented their Semifinals progress, and HekaBio CEO and Co-Founder Rob Claar offered insights to Japan’s regulatory pathway for longevity therapeutics. #healthspan

It’s countdown time! ⏰🖥️ Our judges recently met in Geneva for the XPRIZE #QuantumApplications Judging Summit, reviewing all 20 Semifinalists and diving into two days of intense discussion and evaluation as we move closer to announcing our Finalists. #Quantum #QuantumComputing

In search of better work–life balance, @spendier.bsky.social gave up her job as a tenured physics professor and looked for jobs in industry. The transition required repackaging her skills. She now runs @xprize.org’s competition in quantum applications. #whatcanphysicistsdo

Quantum computing could slash research that would take months or sometimes years down to hours or even minutes. Recent innovations are bringing us closer to fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of solving complex, real-world problems. Learn more. ⬇️ www.cnn.com/2025/11/12/t... #quantum

That’s a wrap on another site visit during the #XPRIZEWildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track semifinals testing. Team Crossfire demonstrated how their scout drones detect fires, while “Firejumper” UAVs provide precision suppression to support efficient wildfire management. #wildfire #wildfires

TEN MILLION TRUCKLOADS? You read that right. #CarbonCure #Concrete producers have now delivered more than 83M yd³ of lower-carbon concrete, including 2M loads in just the past year. Proof that greener concrete isn’t the future. It’s happening now. More: bit.ly/3Xdbgw0