Feature Stories
Updates every hour. Last Updated: 24-Oct-2026 05:16 ET (24-Oct-2026 09:16 GMT/UTC)
28-Aug-2026
Seeking romance with a companion chatbot
Singapore Management University
AI companion apps are flourishing. Research co-authored by SMU Associate Professor Andree Hartanto examines a global phenomenon that has millions of users making emotional connections with software.
28-Aug-2026
Research by SMU Assistant Professor Thivya Kandappu shows how structured motor guidance and embodied prompts can help beginners bridge the gap between creative intent and expressive digital drawing.
Singapore Management University
Research by SMU Assistant Professor Thivya Kandappu shows how structured motor guidance and embodied prompts can help beginners bridge the gap between creative intent and expressive digital drawing.
28-Aug-2026
Philippines bags silver, bronze medals in int’l AI Olympiad debut
Ateneo de Manila University
Each of the four members of the Ateneo BUILD-trained Philippine team won medals at the 2026 IOAI in Kazakhstan.
28-Aug-2026
“Boring” software engineer wins big
Singapore Management University
SMU’s new PhD graduate Shi Jieke receives awards from NRF and SMU.
28-Aug-2026
Ateneo Press, ADMU Journals bring great reads to MIBF 2026
Ateneo de Manila UniversityLooking for your next great read?
Ateneo de Manila University is bringing a fresh lineup of books, authors, journals, and literary offerings to the 2026 Manila International Book Fair!
27-Aug-2026
Starting upstream: Rethinking how public health supports young people
George Mason University
George Mason researchers are addressing overlooked barriers, bringing young people into the research process, and using new technologies to intervene earlier.
27-Aug-2026
One center’s oversized impact on drug development and clinical trials
Tufts University
Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development celebrates 50 years of research and data informing improvements in pharmaceutical development and regulatory policy.
27-Aug-2026
From UTA to New Zealand: Protecting coral reefs
University of Texas at ArlingtonResearch conducted at The University of Texas at Arlington is part of a global effort to address growing threats to coral reefs. The University recently sent researchers and students to the 16th International Coral Reef Symposium in New Zealand, the premier global conference for coral reef research, held every four years.
27-Aug-2026
Reimagining robotics for sustainability
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Robots are often promoted for their increasing intelligence and autonomy. Yet a growing body of research at EPFL suggests that a robot's contribution to sustainability goals may be an equally important measure of success.
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- Nature Machine Intelligence