World Economic Forum Tech poised to change the world: Top Ten Emerging Technologies of 2025
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Jun 24, 2025 Join Bernie Meyerson, former Chief Innovation Officer at IBM, and Mariette DiChristina, Dean at Boston University, as they explore the top ten technologies set to change our world by 2025. They discuss game-changing innovations like structural battery composites and engineered living therapeutics that could revolutionize healthcare. The duo also dives into the potential of GLP-1s for treating neurodegenerative diseases and the importance of generative watermarking for digital authenticity. Their insights underscore a hopeful future driven by science and collaboration.
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Structural Battery Composites Potential
- Structural battery composites integrate batteries into vehicle structure to drastically reduce weight.
- This innovation could double energy storage efficiency, enhancing electric vehicle and aviation range.
Osmotic Power Systems Explained
- Osmotic power systems harness salinity differences to generate energy using membranes.
- This technology supports a circular economy by recovering energy from desalination processes.
Next-Gen Nuclear Innovations
- Advanced nuclear uses small modular reactors built in factories for economy and safety.
- Novel designs use inert gases for safer, more reliable nuclear energy with zero carbon emissions.