Dr. Elena Vance

Chief Science & Technology Correspondent

Dr. Elena Vance covers advanced computing, climate science, and applied physics. With over twelve years in specialized investigative journalism and a doctorate from Oxford, she tracks sovereign tech infrastructure and international scientific treaties.

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Published Reporting (2)

Semiconductor Foundries Validate High-NA Lithography for Next-Generation Nodes

Pilot wafers processed with high-numerical-aperture optics and backside power distribution demonstrate enhanced thermal tolerance and sub-two-nanometer line fidelity across commercial test runs.

Oct 6, 2026

Fusion Energy Milestone: Superconducting Stellarator Sustains Stable Confinement

Research teams at the Greifswald stellarator facility achieve continuous twenty-two-minute steady-state plasma confinement, demonstrating steady heat dispersion and verified tritium breeding.

Oct 6, 2026