This edition of The Download explores critical technological advancements. The US military is investing $73 million through DARPA to develop shelf-stable, dried blood products by 2029, aiming to mitigate the risks of transporting blood to combat zones. In the energy sector, WeLion New Energy is advancing liquid-solid hybrid batteries, which promise higher energy density for electric vehicles and drones, though production scaling remains a hurdle. Additionally, the newsletter highlights emerging research suggesting that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may slow biological aging, alongside reports of an FBI arrest involving an OpenAI engineer accused of surveillance. Other notable developments include Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian data centers and the expansion of GLP-1 drug trials to address brain disorders like addiction and depression. These stories reflect a broader trend of rapid innovation across biotechnology, energy, and geopolitical security.
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