This article explores the potential of large language models (LLMs) in reliability systems engineering, highlighting their applications in improving industrial efficiency and flexibility. It also examines the challenges, including data deficiencies and complexity, and suggests future directions for integrating LLMs into complex engineering processes.

A new study in Engineering introduces a novel MRI technique enabling real-time, artifact-free navigation of magnetic robots. Using a multi-frequency dual-echo sequence, researchers achieved a 30-millisecond repetition time, allowing precise control and high-resolution imaging. Demonstrations in maze, phantom vessel, and in vivo trials highlight its potential for minimally invasive therapies.

New review shows that guiding pollutant motion with electric fields and 3D-printed hierarchical pores can slash fan energy and double removal rates, offering a practical blueprint for next-generation, low-resistance air purifiers.

Discover how AI is revolutionizing RNA drug development in a new article published in Engineering. Learn about the potential of AI to enhance RNA therapies, address current limitations, and unlock new opportunities for personalized medicine. Explore the future of AI-driven drug discovery and its impact on healthcare.

A new potassium-containing copper-zeolite catalyst, Cu-SSZ-39-K, enables major progress in low-temperature diesel NO_xemission control. Its higher fraction of Al in 8-memberedringspromotes the formation of more active [Cu(OH)]⁺-Z species, nearly doubling NO_x conversion at 150-225°C compared with conventional Cu-SSZ-39. The catalyst also maintains highly stable and excellent performance after 800°C hydrothermal ageing.With its enhanced activity and high-yield synthesis, Cu-SSZ-39-K offers a scalable route to cleaner diesel emissions.

Researchers have developed a low-cost visible light communication (VLC) system using commercially available hardware that enables stable data transmission even under strong ambient light. By implementing a newly designed 8B13B coding scheme on an FPGA and interfacing it with a Raspberry Pi, the team achieved reliable outdoor VLC at data rates of up to 3.48 Mbit/s over distances of several meters. The approach addresses key challenges in VLC, including pulse distortion and sunlight interference, and offers a practical path toward intelligent transportation system (ITS) applications.

Scientists have created a groundbreaking, fully implantable neurostimulator made entirely of soft hydrogel to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Unlike traditional rigid and wired implants, this wireless device gently wraps around the splenic nerve. It receives power through the skin to deliver electrical pulses that calm gut inflammation by rebalancing the immune system. In animal studies, the device significantly alleviated colitis symptoms without causing scar tissue formation, paving the way for a new class of soft, bioelectronic therapies for chronic diseases.