In this episode of Breakthroughs, we explore two major developments shaping 2026. Nestlé Health Science and Australian Catholic University have partnered to launch a start-up incubator focused on women’s health, healthy longevity, and weight management—signaling new momentum in nutritional innovation. Meanwhile, Energizer enters the competitive PC notebook market with new 15-inch models, highlighting how established brands are expanding into technology. Discover how health science and tech are converging to shape the future.

This episode of Breakthroughs explores how cutting-edge science and technology are reshaping our world. We dive into engineered biochar as a breakthrough for waste management, pollution control, and carbon sequestration. We examine critical security risks affecting over one billion Android devices as AI becomes deeply integrated into mobile systems. We also look at Google’s Pixel 10a launch and what it reveals about AI-powered smartphones, plus WhatsApp’s expansion of voice and video calling on the web. From environmental science to cybersecurity and digital communication, this episode connects the innovations that are defining our technological future.

This week on Breakthroughs, we unpack how artificial intelligence is accelerating protein research and reshaping disease discovery, while a major audit exposes serious security flaws in Android AI apps. We also look at new data on Generation Alpha and their growing screen time, raising important questions about technology and development. From biotech to digital safety, these stories reveal how fast-moving innovation is already impacting science, society, and everyday life.