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AI platform turns catalyst data into a discovery engine
A new AI-ready data framework could accelerate catalyst discovery, supporting cleaner energy and more sustainable chemical processes.
June 30, 2026 Read more
Machine learning points scientists to new superconductors- and possibly thousands more
Machine learning helped identify new superconductors and a process that could speed the discovery of thousands more energy-saving materials.
June 29, 2026 Read more
Shape-shifting surface adds touch to displays
A soft magnetic metasurface can morph into thousands of shapes, sense deformation, and show LED feedback, pointing to tactile interfaces, wearables, soft robotics, and AR/VR.
June 27, 2026 Read more
Building digital twins as decision infrastructure for a complex world
From healthcare to climate forecasting, digital twins are expanding rapidly, with uncertainty, interoperability, and user needs emerging as key priorities.
June 26, 2026 Read more
AI designs the ideal burger for taste, health, and planet
Researchers developed an AI tool that creates novel burger recipes optimized for individual preferences. The implications for science go well beyond food.
June 26, 2026 Read more
AI reveals the physics behind better hydrogen storage materials
AI-guided modeling identifies key traits that improve hydrogen uptake, helping narrow the search for materials that store fuel more safely and efficiently.
June 25, 2026 Read more
Swarm robots inspired by bees and ants could transform the future of mining
Researchers have developed a new type of robotic system inspired by bees and ants that could make mining safer, more efficient and more sustainable.
June 25, 2026 Read more
Self-driving chemistry lab discovers catalysts that can switch products on demand
A self-driving lab rapidly screened catalyst recipes, finding tunable systems that switch chemical products by changing reaction conditions
June 24, 2026 Read more
Cleanroom-free process brings electronic skin to curved robots and wearables
A UV laser and 3D printer create large flexible tactile sensor arrays directly on target surfaces, simplifying fabrication and rapid prototyping.
June 23, 2026 Read more
Flying robot rides the wind like a bird (w/video)
Scientists built a flying robot that is both easy to control and energy-efficient, especially in changing wind conditions. The robot can change its shape and uses wind to stay in the air, instead of relying on thrust-generating motors.
June 22, 2026 Read more
AI system monitors 2D semiconductor manufacturing at the atomic layer
Researchers combined low-temperature plasma processing with machine learning to synthesize and etch 6-inch MoS2 and WS2 wafers and predict film thickness in real time.
June 19, 2026 Read more
Intelligent, but not conscious: a warning about AI chatbots
As artificial-intelligence systems become more powerful and increasingly used for advice, comfort and psychological support, three neuroscientists sound the alarm.
June 19, 2026 Read more
AI speed up the use of optical tweezers
By teaching an AI to use optical tweezers, researchers have sped up the analysis of life’s smallest components. The AI platform captures particles, takes measurements and loads new samples, all without human intervention.
June 18, 2026 Read more
Fully implanted miniature radio controller boosts cyborg insect mobility in challenging terrains
Tiny onboard electronics guide insect movement without hindering agility, pointing to potential use in search-and-rescue work after disasters.
June 17, 2026 Read more
Molecular 'slack' switch could lead to tougher, smarter soft materials
Molecular rings reveal how hidden chain length controls stiffness, toughness and elasticity, offering a blueprint for tunable smart materials.
June 12, 2026 Read more
On the trail of the missing hydrogen atoms
AI method reconstructs missing hydrogen atom positions in crystal databases, enabling faster, more accurate materials simulations for storage, batteries and other uses.
June 11, 2026 Read more
AI fast-forwards molecular simulations by 10 000-fold
AI can now predict molecular changes over time, potentially accelerating drug testing and helping identify promising treatments faster and more accurately.
June 11, 2026 Read more
Can robots read the room?
Robots need better social awareness to interpret human facial cues, context and relationships in shared spaces.
June 9, 2026 Read more