The Download: introducing our 35 Innovators Under 35 list for 2025

The article introduces the 35 Innovators Under 35 list for 2025, highlighting extraordinary young individuals under 35 years old working on innovative solutions for global challenges like climate change and disease. These innovators, including the 2025 Innovator of the Year, were selected from hundreds of nominees by expert judges and newsroom staff. Additionally, the importance of investing in basic science for technological advancement is emphasized, discussing the impact of federal funding cuts on research and the need to support long-term research efforts. The article also includes a roundup of tech news stories, such as chip supply permits in China, drone warfare in Ukraine, and advancements in AI technology.