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Scientists discover method that could lead to longer-lasting batteries

Researchers from the University of East London have developed a new method to predict how different chemicals behave, which could help identify the most promising battery materials. The method, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, uses X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and computer modeling to predict the behavior ...

SourceUniversity of East London·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateSep 22, 2026

Room temperature quantum processor based on on-chip arrays of single-ion qudits enabled by materials science and engineering

This technology features arrays of single-erbium ion qubits embedded in silicon-based hollow nanopillars, enabling high-performance, room-temperature quantum sensing and communication. It demonstrates record-long optical coherence times in the telecom C-band, exceeding 500 μs at ambient conditions.

How a plant’s refusal to self-pollinate could help India grow more of its own cooking oil

A study from the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research has identified the genes controlling a natural self-rejection system in Indian oilseed crops, allowing for the production of high-yielding hybrid mustard. This self-rejection mechanism, pr...

SourceIndian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar·JournalFrontiers in Plant Science·DateSep 3, 2026

PolyU develops quantum-tunnelling field-effect transistor to overcome barriers to integrated-circuit chip development

Researchers at PolyU have engineered a novel tunnelling field-effect transistor using 2D nanomaterials, breaking through the 60 mV decade’ boundary to create ultra-low-power, high-performance ICs essential for emerging AI chips. The breakthrough paves the way for energy-efficient computing and next-generation AI chips.

How to decipher smells like a fruit fly

A new brain-inspired algorithm, Spi-Fly, demonstrates promise for achieving practical applications in scent classification, particularly in scenarios with limited training data. The algorithm shows accurate classification of scents and can learn with few-shot and continual learning methods, making it suitable for real-world applications.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalNeuromorphic Computing and Engineering·DateAug 24, 2026

Research points to new therapies to lessen the severity of delusions for patients with schizophrenia

A new study suggests that volatility priors, a brain's expectations about environment unpredictability, can be modified to reduce delusion severity in schizophrenia patients. The study found that volatility priors decrease over time as delusion severity improves, making them a potential treatment target.

SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 18, 2026

Novel AI model accurately detects key gene mutations and predicts biomarkers across 32 cancer types

Researchers developed an AI model that analyzes routine whole histopathology images to predict cancer subtype, genetic mutations, and survival outcomes across 32 solid cancers. The model achieved a strong predictive accuracy score for TP53 mutation detection and demonstrated the ability to infer RNA expression levels and tumor taxonomy.

SourceElsevier·JournalAmerican Journal Of Pathology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 13, 2026

A public health challenge has led to a more efficient way to allocate all sorts of resources

A team of researchers at North Carolina State University has created a novel approach to optimize vaccine distribution by combining machine learning with column generation. This method accelerates run-time for the optimization model by 79.1% while maintaining high-quality solutions.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalSustainability Analytics and Modeling·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 3, 2026

Solving complex optimization problems using optics

A new mathematical approach using optics helps computers solve larger, more complex optimization problems by reducing computational demands. The framework can be applied to various real-world challenges, including facility placement and data clustering, with potential benefits for a carbon-neutral future.

SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalCommunications Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 29, 2026

AI-designed metamaterials pave the way for high-speed spin-wave computing

Researchers developed an inverse-design framework to optimize magnonic crystal design, identifying unconventional lattice structures with large band gaps. The approach enables the exploration of previously unexplored material systems and device dimensions, paving the way for high-speed spin-wave computing and energy-efficient devices

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalSmall Structures·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 28, 2026

From folds and cuts to linkages

Researchers create collapsible scissored surfaces based on networks of interconnected scissor mechanisms that can transform into curved surfaces. The new approach completes a trilogy of metamaterial design principles: origami (folds), kirigami (cuts), and pantograph lattices (linkages).

SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 24, 2026

Researchers discover a smarter way to solve vehicle routing problems using adaptive swarm learning

A new learning-based adaptive tuning method integrates chaotic search with particle swarm optimization to improve stability and solution quality in chaotic search algorithms. The approach consistently achieves better results than conventional methods, providing a practical means of enhancing the performance of chaotic search.

SourceTokyo University of Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 6, 2026

NII concludes a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and BharatGen Technology Foundation on the research and development of large language models

NII and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay form a collaboration to advance the research and development of transparent and reliable large language models. BharatGen, an India-based AI initiative, contributes to building an open and inclusive AI ecosystem.

Intelligent, but not conscious: A warning about AI chatbots

A team of neuroscientists highlights the distinction between intelligence and consciousness, warning against confusing AI systems with human-like emotions and experiences. Decades of research support their argument, citing examples like blindsight, which demonstrates intelligent behavior without conscious experience.

SourceUniversity of Montreal·JournalThe Transmitter·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateJun 18, 2026

KAIST illuminates the eyes of humanoid robots with minimal memory

A joint research team from KAIST and international institutions developed 'Upsample Anything,' a universal technology that can enhance the visual performance of AI even with limited GPU memory. This achievement increases GPU memory efficiency by up to 16 times, allowing AI to perceive its surrounding environment more precisely.

NYU launches Earth Systems Institute

The NYU Earth Systems Institute aims to predict environmental changes and advance measures to prepare for a changing planet. The institute combines AI, engineering, and natural science expertise to improve weather and climate projections and strengthen food, water, and energy systems.

“Flawless on the outside, flipped within”: Detecting hidden defects in 2D dielectrics with light

Researchers developed an interferometric second-harmonic generation imaging approach to identify antiparallel domains and detect hidden structural defects in hBN thin films. The study finds that SHG intensity is closely associated with differences in crystal orientation and destructive interference between domains.

Space logistics on the right track

A team of researchers at Bielefeld University has developed a precise mathematical approach to plotting routes through space and time. The new method could help make space missions more efficient and also improve transportation systems on Earth.

SourceBielefeld University·JournalINFORMS Journal on Computing·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 4, 2026

Penn researchers use AI to surface unreported GLP-1 side effects in Reddit posts

Researchers identified patient-reported symptoms associated with GLP-1s, including menstrual changes, fatigue, and temperature-related complaints, that may not be fully captured in clinical trials or drug labeling. Nearly 4% of Reddit users reported reproductive symptoms, and fatigue was the second most common complaint.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalNature Health·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 10, 2026

Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo and George Mason University scientists mine past air temperature forecasts, lower cost with greater subseasonal prediction accuracy

Researchers at Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo and George Mason University developed a new method called Lagged Ensemble Analog Sub-selection (LEAS) to improve air temperature forecasts one to five weeks in advance. This approach selectively retains past ensemble members with high predictive skill, improving fo...

SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 6, 2026

World’s largest quantum circuit simulation for quantum chemistry achieved on 1,024 GPUs

Researchers have demonstrated a world-leading classical simulation of iterative quantum phase estimation circuits for quantum chemistry on up to 1,024 GPUs, expanding the scale of molecular systems available for the development and validation of quantum algorithms. This achievement supports progress toward industrial applications in dr...

SourceThe University of Osaka·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 31, 2026

Fujitsu and The University of Osaka develop new technologies for chemical material energy calculations on early-FTQC quantum computers

Researchers developed a new technology combining ver. 3 of the STAR architecture with molecular model optimization, significantly reducing computational resource requirements for chemical material design calculations. This breakthrough enables realistic energy calculations using early-FTQC quantum computers within a practical timeframe.

SourceThe University of Osaka·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 29, 2026

Jeonbuk National University researchers develop clustering-based framework for water level forecasting

The new framework groups stations with similar hydrological behavior, reducing computational cost while maintaining high predictive accuracy. This approach enables scalable, data-efficient AI systems for water level forecasting, supporting flood early-warning systems, optimized reservoir and irrigation management, and improved decision...

SourceJeonbuk National University, Sustainable Strategy team, Planning and Coordination Division·JournalEnvironmental Modelling & Software·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 16, 2026

American Chemical Society Journal cover highlights SQU research on functionalized gold nanoparticles

A study from Sultan Qaboos University's Department of Physics investigates how surface functionalization affects gold nanoparticle behavior. The research uses molecular dynamics simulations to show that varying surface coverage density can influence thermodynamic behavior and stability.

SourceSultan Qaboos University·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry C·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 25, 2026

Robust frozen dynamics observed on a quantum system

Duke University researchers have observed statistical localization in a neutral-atom platform, where most configurations of quantum bits remain effectively frozen. This phenomenon has implications for robustly storing information in a quantum system and could be a powerful feature of quantum mechanics.

SourceDuke University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 18, 2026

Superradiant spins show teamwork at the quantum scale

Researchers have discovered a new method for generating highly stable and precise microwave signals through self-induced superradiant masing. This phenomenon produces long-lived bursts of microwave emission without external driving, paving the way for technological advances in fields like medicine, navigation, and quantum communication.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 2, 2026