most important research topics, gaining momentum as of June 30, 2025, across global academia, industry, and policy
1. Ethical AI & Explainable AI (XAI) ([Academia Scholars][1]) 2. AI bias, fairness, and accountability ([Academia Scholars][1]) 3. Quantum computing algorithms & applications ([Academia Scholars][1]) 4. Post-quantum cryptography ([Kenfra Research][2]) 5. Advanced climate change mitigation & adaptation ([Academia Scholars][1]) 6. Carbon capture, utilization & storage (CCUS) ([Academia Scholars][1]) 7. Climate-resilient agriculture & infrastructure ([Academia Scholars][1]) 8. Geoengineering risks, governance & ethics ([Academia Scholars][1]) 9. Personalized medicine & gene therapies ([Academia Scholars][1]) 10. CRISPR-based ethical frameworks ([Pluto Insights][3]) 11. AI-driven diagnostics in healthcare  12. Digital mental health tools (apps, bots) ([IEEE Standards Association][4]) 13. Virtual therapists & VR mental health ([Wikipedia][5]) 14. Pandemic preparedness and pathogen surveillance ([The Guardian][6]) 15. AI-powered drug discovery & p...