A new study reviews how machine learning (ML) is being used to help communities recover critical infrastructure after natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes. The research synthesizes global studies and shows that ML can support recovery by characterizing recovery trends, predicting recovery times, and optimizing recovery schedules. The authors also identify key challenges, such as limited data availability, and outline future directions for building more resilient infrastructure systems using ML.

A new study demonstrates how machine learning can accelerate the discovery of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) for ulcerative colitis (UC). Researchers developed a computational pipeline that screened thousands of peptide sequences and identified a lead peptide, LR. In a mouse model of colitis, LR reduced inflammation, restored intestinal barrier integrity and reshaped gut microbiota, particularly enriching Akkermansia muciniphila. The findings highlight the promise of AI-guided peptide discovery for developing microbiota-friendly therapeutics for inflammatory bowel disease.

A new study maps the rapidly evolving field of intelligent colonoscopy. 

Egocentric vision, which captures the world from cameras worn on the human body, is rapidly emerging as a crucial frontier in artificial intelligence.

A team of astronomers led by the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard and Smithsonian have for the first time used galactic archaeology, the study of detailed chemical fingerprints in deep space, to trace the history of a galaxy outside the Milky Way. The study, published today in the journal Nature Astronomy, demonstrates a new way to reconstruct the evolution of distant galaxies, and opens up a new field of astronomy, called “extragalactic archaeology.” 

Anybody who’s ever tried to use their smartphone with long nails knows that there’s a learning curve. Wouldn’t it be easier if you could just type with your fingernails instead? To try and make this solution a reality, a group of researchers are formulating a clear nail polish that could turn long fingernails into touchscreen-compatible styluses. The researchers will present their results at ACS Spring 2026.