World-first live demonstration of next-generation technology shows how repurposing scientific infrastructure can track both potentially hostile satellites and hazardous space debris.

Why do storybook donkeys know about earthquakes? Only one way to learn the answer; this August join The Science Storyteller Iris van Zelst at the Edinburgh Fringe on a journey of scientific curiosity! From the pages of the well-known children’s classic ‘The House at Pooh Corner’ by A. A. Milne, to the mysteries of earthquakes deep beneath our feet, this debut science theatre show will explore how powerful forces shape our world in some surprising ways, with fun songs along the way!

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) have become a standard in modern devices with incredible contrast and sleek designs. While initially an expensive luxury, OLEDs are gradually becoming more financially accessible as the technology improves. Now, researchers at the Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM) at Nagoya University and the Institute for Advanced Study at Kyushu University have combined quantum chemistry with machine learning to identify new materials for blue OLEDs to incorporate in next-generation ultra-high-definition displays. Their research was published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition on July 21, 2026.

Researchers developed a diffusion-based artificial intelligence system that learns ship navigation directly from real-world voyage data rather than relying on optimization algorithms. Trained on a vessel in Japan's busy and geographically complex Seto Inland Sea, the AI learned to balance multiple objectives simultaneously, including collision avoidance, efficient routing, and speed control. The AI also learned local navigation practices, such as staying within designated traffic lanes, without being explicitly programmed to do so. The study demonstrates that diffusion-based AI can capture human-like navigation behavior from real-world data, offering a promising new approach to autonomous ship navigation in complex maritime environments.