COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Licenses (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026 USD ($)
Future Commitments
2026	$ 198
2027	142
2028	125
2029	150
2030 & After	3,050
Future Commitments, Total	3,665
Litigation settlement payment amount	55,000
License Agreement \| NCSU
Future Commitments
2026	50
2027	100
2028	125
2029	150
2030 & After	3,050
Future Commitments, Total	3,475
Testing Services Agreement \| NCSU
Future Commitments
2026	22
Future Commitments, Total	22
Consulting Agreements \| Various
Future Commitments
2026	126
2027	42
Future Commitments, Total	$ 168

Amount of contractual obligation, including, but not limited to, long-term debt, lease obligation, purchase obligation, and other commitments.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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