Researchers at Ohio State University have discovered a method to strengthen metal alloys by organizing defects in dense networks, resulting in increased stress resistance and resistance to warping at high temperatures. This approach could complement conventional materials design and pave the way for richer design principles in engineer...
Researchers at Rice University developed a more sensitive version of the Cas13a enzyme, which can detect HIV and other RNA viruses in blood and environmental samples. The improved enzyme offers a 100-fold performance improvement without compromising stability.
Chemical Insights will share research on chemical and exposure safety at the ISES Annual Meeting, highlighting impacts on human health. The symposium will feature five presentations, one workshop, and six poster sessions on chemical emissions and exposure safety.
Scientists have developed a new way to engineer ferroelectric materials by creating nanoscale heterostructures within a ceramic, enabling robust sensors and actuators. The new design route creates built-in heterointerfaces that function as high-performance piezoelectric materials.
Researchers at Bielefeld University propose a precise and unambiguous way to define chemotypes within a plant species, highlighting genetic and environmental factors influencing chemical composition. This systematic approach aims to improve understanding and practical applications of chemotypes in medicinal plants and agriculture.
Researchers at Harvard and Georgia Tech have developed RLE-Bench, a benchmark that tests AI coding agents' ability to engineer physical robots. The benchmark contains 48 tasks that test the agent's ability to perform engineering work required to build and operate robotic systems, including control and perception algorithms, designing r...
Harvard chemists have developed a method to engineer the evolutionary landscape of viruses, pushing them away from high-risk variants and into evolutionary dead ends. The approach, called fitness landscape design, uses antibody combinations to suppress mutations and prevent the emergence of new viral strains.
Researchers discovered coordinated chemical changes across multiple sites in bumble bee queens as they aged and took on reproductive roles. These changes suggest that chemical signals may be influenced by shared biological processes rather than operating independently.
Joachim Groß, a process engineer, has received an ERC Advanced Grant to develop an open-source system that combines empirical and physical models for predicting complex chemical processes. The system aims to overcome the limitations of current models and provide a high degree of precision for both science and industry.
Researchers have created a high-resolution map of how tomato roots respond to arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, a symbiotic relationship that improves plant access to nutrients. The study identifies promising new genetic regulators that could be used to engineer more efficient and sustainable crops.
A multidisciplinary project combines computer modeling, particle science, and pharmaceutical science to create more effective inhalers for people who can't inhale deeply. Researchers found that improved designs can reduce deposition in the mouth and throat, increase penetration of particles into the lungs.
Researchers at MIT have created a precise way to engineer artificial blood vessels by mechanically stretching and pulling a "blood vessel on a chip". The new method, reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, enables controlled sprouting of new vessels and programming of their growth patterns.
Deep learning models accelerate drug design, predict chemical interactions, and engineer stable candidates. AI-powered simulations optimize dosimetry, predicting biodistribution and generating patient-specific digital twins for individualized treatment planning.
A University of Houston engineer developed a real-time safety system for quadrotor drones that can prevent accidents caused by unexpected events. The new technology uses a 'safety supervisor' module to monitor the drone's tilt and position in real time, ensuring it stays within safety limits.
Researchers at New York University have developed a way to measure and visualize brainwaves of thousands of people during live face-to-face communication, finding that synchrony can be used to guide and improve social interactions. This phenomenon, known as social synchrony, is linked to healthy relationships and learning.
A study by Southeast University and Korea University provides a roadmap for converting biomass into renewable energy and chemicals. The researchers highlight the potential of biomass chemical looping (BCL) for producing hydrogen, methanol, and other low-carbon products.
A research team has discovered that complex chemical signals merge in the environment to form dynamic 'chemodiversity landscapes' with emergent properties. These patterns can generate novel ecological effects, shaping entire ecosystems and influencing interactions between organisms.
Professor Tony James has been awarded Honorary Fellow of the Chinese Chemical Society in recognition of his significant contributions to fluorescence chemical sensing, molecular identification, and diagnostic chemistry. He is a renowned expert in supramolecular chemistry and chemical sensing with broad international influence.
Researchers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have developed methods for analyzing light emitted during hypervelocity impacts using high-speed spectroscopy. The study aims to identify materials involved in collisions, benefiting missile defense and planetary science fields.
A European research team is developing bacteria that can produce important chemical base materials from sustainable methanol, aiming to replace fossil resources in the chemical industry. The goal is to make chemical production more sustainable without jeopardizing food security.
Researchers Nadim Hmeidat and Amber Hubbard have been honored with the 2026 Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) for their contributions to advanced manufacturing research and engineering innovation.
A team of researchers from MIT has directly characterized the three-dimensional atomic structure of a relaxor ferroelectric for the first time. This breakthrough provides a framework for refining models used to design next-generation computing, energy, and sensing devices.
Researchers at McGill University have developed a rapid way to engineer blood clots that stop severe bleeding and support tissue healing more effectively. The technique, called 'click clotting,' links red blood cell surface proteins through a chemical reaction, resulting in a biocompatible clot.
Researchers have discovered that lithium dendrites in batteries are unexpectedly strong and brittle, causing short circuits and safety risks. The findings suggest that future battery design must change to improve safety and reliability of high-energy storage systems.
CiQUS researchers develop a flexible system to replicate cellular functions by leveraging reversible chemical bonds and dynamic covalent chemistry. The approach enables the creation of microscopic chemical factories capable of hosting multiple reactions and accelerating reaction kinetics.
UL Research Institutes' Chemical Insights will present findings on chemical exposures and health risks, highlighting new methods for faster, more transparent science. The institute aims to protect people and communities through open science, education, and collaboration.
A University of Virginia researcher is developing an alternative method to remove nitrate from wastewater by converting it into valuable chemical products. The project uses electrocatalysis and modulation excitation spectroscopy to optimize the conversion process, aiming to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.
Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have developed a new strategy to engineer immune cells that prolong their effectiveness, addressing a major limitation of current treatments. The new method generates longer-lasting immune cells that provide more sustained control of human blood cancers and suppression of HIV-infection.
This systematic review found that both chemical and non-chemical denture cleansers effectively reduce Candida species, with chemical agents demonstrating more consistent antifungal action. Non-chemical agents preserve material integrity and are preferred by patients for their taste and ease of use.
Researchers will gather to discuss how to engineer AI systems that work in the real world, focusing on composition, optimization, verification, and evaluation. The conference aims to establish shared foundations for a new class of software, including methods for evaluating models and ensuring durability, efficiency, and dependability.
Researchers developed a new strategy to engineer biochar with enhanced sunlight-driven chemical activity, boosting its ability to drive light-powered reduction reactions. The findings suggest that biochar can dynamically transform under sunlight, participating in complex photochemical reactions that affect pollutant behavior and metal ...
Researchers at Jeonbuk National University have developed a new dual-chemical looping process that improves the efficiency of ammonia synthesis by 8.4% and reduces global warming potential by up to 15.85 kg CO2-equivalent per kilogram of ammonia produced.
A review highlights AI-driven protein design as a key driver of next-phase plant natural product biosynthesis. Researchers are using integrated toolkits to discover missing enzymes, decode catalytic mechanisms, and engineer robust pathways.
Researchers found that diverse plant communities emit more complex chemical signals, which can affect individual plants and the entire ecosystem. The study highlights the importance of biodiversity in maintaining natural signaling systems and supports sustainable agriculture practices to promote plant diversity.
Researchers highlight advancements in fluidized bed design, oxygen carrier materials, and performance of chemical looping systems. They emphasize the importance of controlling fluidization regime and developing physical standards for oxygen carriers.
Three Sandia National Laboratories engineers, Anton Sumali, Bishnu Khanal and Esther Woon Lyn John, have been recognized for their career achievements in various fields. They share a common trait - continuously learning and adapting to new challenges, making them natural fits for leading innovative projects.
A new study using advanced computer simulations has shed light on the mysterious chemical history of the Milky Way. Researchers found that galaxies like the Milky Way can develop two distinct chemical sequences through various mechanisms, challenging previous assumptions about the role of cosmic gas flows and galaxy mergers.
A $2 million NSF-funded project is creating microscopic robotic swarms that can move and think collectively like schools of fish. The Adaptive and Responsive Magnetic Swarms (ARMS) project aims to design materials that adapt to their surroundings and can be used for medicine, energy and environmental applications.
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have discovered a new way to engineer thin films that can adapt quickly to changing signals, making them highly responsive and efficient. The new material shows an unusually high level of tunability, reaching about 74% at microwave frequencies, with low voltage application required.
Christopher Chen, a renowned biomedical engineer, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine for his groundbreaking contributions to cell and tissue engineering. His research may lead to lifesaving new treatments for disease, including heart attack cures and organ repairs.
Dr. Bueno, a lead engineer at SwRI's Computational Mechanics Section, has been recognized for his work on supersonic and hypersonic aerodynamics, turbulence, and renewable energy. He developed patented heat storage systems and advanced optical diagnostic imaging tools to study high-speed flows.
Han Xiao, a pioneer in medicinal chemistry, has been awarded the David W. Robertson Award for his contributions to therapeutic discovery. His research focuses on developing chemical tools to probe and manipulate biological systems, with a focus on cancer therapy.
The study reveals that balance is key in engineering cells to produce more chemicals without antibiotics or complex methods. The team designed genetic circuits using negative feedback systems to optimize cell factories, increasing function by threefold and cumulative chemical production over time.
This review summarizes progress in dynamic biomacromolecular modifications, regulatory mechanisms, and chemical interventions. It highlights newly emerging chemical tools and technologies for precise labeling, detection, and functional regulation of dynamic modifications.
Kenneth Lutchen, a renowned biomedical engineer and higher education leader, has been appointed to lead Boston University's $500 million research enterprise. He will focus on advancing discovery, scholarship, and collaboration.
A new technique for controlling phase boundaries in thin films allows researchers to engineer lead-free energy storage materials with promising dielectric properties. By manipulating the film thickness, they can control the distribution of crystalline structures and enhance specific characteristics of the material.
A new study sheds light on how viruses pack their genetic material with high selectivity, achieved with over 99% accuracy. Understanding this process could help create lab-made versions of capsids for gene therapy and antiviral development.
Researchers at Heidelberg University developed an AI model called ProDomino to engineer artificial proteins with unique properties. The tool forecasts how individual protein subunits should be fitted together to create a functional, adjustable new protein, opening up applications in biotechnology and medicine.
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will feature a 'sunblock' shield made of lightweight yet stiff panels designed to limit heat transfer. The observatory's instruments will benefit from this design, which can detect faint signals from space.
Researchers at Cranfield University are developing a faster and more efficient method for genetically engineering plants, bypassing tissue culture. The 'Fast-Track Crop Improvement' project aims to transform seeds and pollen directly, increasing the speed of crop improvement and opening up new possibilities for breeding and production.
CU Denver engineer Aakash Sahai develops a quantum breakthrough that can help turn sci-fi into reality, enabling the creation of safe gamma ray lasers and accessing the fabric underlying the universe. The technology has the potential to open up new fields of study and have a direct impact on the world.
A team led by University of Houston engineer Tianfu Wu aims to find better biomarkers for ovarian cancer using autoantibodies and machine learning. By detecting ovarian cancer earlier, mortality rates could be reduced by 10-30%.
UVA engineer Nick Vecchiarello is using a $600,000 grant to develop customized molecularly engineered surfaces for purifying protein-based drugs. The technology has the potential to reduce waste and failed batches, saving manufacturers millions of dollars while making treatments more affordable.
A 70-billion-parameter large language model called ChemELLM has been developed for chemical engineering applications. It was trained on a specialized dataset and demonstrated superior performance in various tasks compared to mainstream models.
Scientists have developed a new class of twistable materials, unlocking unprecedented quantum possibilities. The twist platform can engineer entirely new quantum states, including quantum spin liquids with potential applications in high-temperature superconductivity.
A University of Houston engineer has developed a method to create strong and eco-friendly materials from bacterial cellulose, which could replace plastic in various industries. The new material has high tensile strength flexibility, foldability, optical transparency, and long-term mechanical stability.
Scientists at Rice University developed a scalable approach to engineer bacterial cellulose into high-strength, multifunctional materials. The dynamic biosynthesis technique aligns bacterial cellulose fibers in real-time, resulting in robust biopolymer sheets with exceptional mechanical properties.
Christian Jones, a Naval Research Lab electronics engineer, received the 2024 Robert T. Hill Best Dissertation Award for his dissertation on robust and efficient structure-based radar receive processing. His research focuses on improving the robustness and efficiency of advanced radar signal processing techniques to provide warfighters...
A team of researchers from the University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering has successfully applied metabolic labeling to platelets, enabling targeted drug delivery systems. The innovation uses chemical tags to track platelet activity, allowing for precise cargo loading and reduced long-term exposure.
Researchers at UCSF have successfully engineered a shapeshifting protein that can change shape in response to signals, potentially leading to breakthroughs in medicine, agriculture, and environmental applications. This achievement marks the first step towards creating stable yet dynamic proteins using AI-augmented protein engineering.