New study examines how coaches are using data and technology to maximize player performance and safety. 

Reporting in Science, researchers at UC Santa Barbara, UCSF and the University of Pittsburgh have developed a new workflow for designing enzymes from scratch, paving the way toward more efficient, powerful and environmentally benign chemistry. The new method allows designers to combine a variety of desirable properties into new-to-nature catalysts for an array of applications, from drug development to materials design. This research is the result of a collaborative effort between the DeGrado lab at UCSF, the Yang lab at UCSB and the Liu lab at the University of Pittsburgh.

Researchers developed a new machine learning method that, given a relevant amino acid sequence, can automatically predict the location of a protein in any human cell line down to the single-cell level. This advance could help clinicians identify certain diseases, streamline the process of drug discovery, and give biologists new insights into the effects of protein mutations.

Imagine a T-shirt that could monitor your heart rate or blood pressure. Or a pair of socks that could provide feedback on your running stride.It may be closer than you think, with new research from Washington State University demonstrating a partic ular 3-D ink printing method for so-called smart fabrics that continue to perform well after repeated washings and abrasion tests.

Subwavelength optics delves into the study of light at spatial scales smaller than its wavelength, opening up new possibilities for understanding light–matter interactions. Over the past few decades, significant advancements have been made in the field, ranging from fundamental theories and technologies to practical engineering applications. A special issue in Engineering 2025 reported recent research on various topics such as nonlinear optics, chirality, optical singularities, and so forth.