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SNU researchers revive hard-to-synthesize materials using AI, developing an LLM-based materials redesign technology

Seoul National University College of Engineering
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team led by Prof. Yousung Jung of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Seoul National University (SNU) has developed an innovative AI-based technology that uses large language models (LLMs) to redesign new materials that were previously difficult to synthesize into forms that are experimentally feasible.

Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society
Funder: National Research Foundation of Korea

Frontiers in Energy is now ENGINEERING Energy

Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center
Business Announcement

As of January 1, 2026, Frontiers in Energy has officially changed its title to ENGINEERING Energy.As of January 1, 2026, Frontiers in Energy has officially changed its title to ENGINEERING Energy.

Microwaves help turn sugar industry waste into high-performance biochar

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Agricultural waste from the global sugar industry could become a powerful tool for clean energy, pollution control, and sustainable materials, thanks to new research showing how microwave technology can dramatically improve biochar production.

The Lancet: AI-supported mammography screening results in fewer aggressive and advanced breast cancers, finds full results from first randomized controlled trial

The Lancet
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Artificial intelligence (AI)-supported mammography identifies more cancers during screening and reduces the rate of breast cancer diagnosis by 12% in the years following, finds the first randomised controlled trial of its kind involving over 100,000 Swedish women published in The Lancet journal.

Journal: The Lancet
Funder: Swedish Cancer Foundation, Confederation of Regional Cancer Centre, Swedish governmental funding for clinical research

To reduce CO2 emissions, policy on carbon pricing, taxation and investment in renewable energy is key

Taylor & Francis Group
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new peer-reviewed study evaluating climate policies in 40 countries over a 32-year period finds that carbon pricing and taxation—combined with investments in renewable energy and research—are among the most effective tools governments can use to reduce CO₂ emissions.

Journal: Climate Policy
Funder: European Research Council, Norges Forskningsråd

Scientists identify the antibody's hinge as a structural "control hub"

Institute of Science Tokyo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The lower hinge of immunoglobulin G (IgG), an overlooked part of the antibody, acts as a structural and functional control hub, according to a study by researchers at Science Tokyo. Deleting a single amino acid in this region transforms a full-length antibody into a stable half-IgG1 molecule with altered immune activity. The findings provide a blueprint for engineering next-generation antibody therapies with precisely tailored immune effects for treating diseases such as cancer and autoimmune diseases.

Journal: Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
Funder: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED), Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Exploratory Research Center on Life and Living Systems (ExCELLS), National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS)

Machine learning reveals how to maximize biochar yield from algae

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers have developed a powerful machine learning framework that can accurately predict and optimize biochar production from algae, offering a faster and more sustainable path toward carbon rich materials for climate mitigation, soil improvement, and environmental applications.

Journal: Biochar