A research paper by scientists from Beijing Institute of Technology proposed a maxillofacial tumor treatment system termed RAMRS, comprising 2 modules: robot-assisted osteotomy and augmented reality-guided reconstruction (ARR).

The new research paper, published on May. 22 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems, developed RAMRS – a robot‑assisted and augmented reality‑guided maxillofacial reconstruction system.

SAN ANTONIO —June 17, 2026— SwRI is developing electronics and flight software for the NASA/U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Landsat 10 satellite that is set to launch in 2031 to collect new and improved Earth observation data. The mission is a continuation of NASA’s and USGS’ partnership on the ongoing Landsat program, which has launched nine satellites since 1972 and provided over 10 million images of the Earth’s surface.

A research paper by scientists at Tsinghua University introduced a modular design paradigm that employs revolute joints to interconnect discrete rigid modules.

The research paper, published on May 19, 2026 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems.

A research paper by scientists at Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a dual-mode wireless microsystem that enables simultaneous recording of spikes, local field potentials (LFPs), and dopamine (DA)-related electrochemical signals on microelectrode arrays.

The research paper, published on May 21, 2026 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems.

A research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences proposed PLSaoNET, a general method that provides neural networks a statistically meaningful start and clear training path, replacing blind random initialization. It lowers the application barrier for small-sample, high-noise industrial scenarios and fundamentally enhances the reliability of data-driven modeling.

A new commentary in Engineering presents a clear four-stage roadmap for shifting the global energy system toward carbon neutrality. Unlike past energy transitions, this transformation demands joint advances in technology, policy, and society. It also introduces the T-ESGO framework to integrate energy, material, carbon, and information flows, stressing innovation, cross-disciplinary work, and global cooperation to drive practical, sustainable progress.

River experts say new satellite technology holds the promise of protecting water quality around the world. In a paper published in the journal Nature Water hydrology experts from around the world explained how scientists can use new tools such as satellite remote sensing to study water quality and the health and stressors of all of the world’s rivers.

Floating litter has also invaded Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States and one of the most important in the world. Food and beverage packaging from at least 52 different companies — particularly single-use plastics with a lifespan of less than a year — are increasingly abundant in its tidal marshes, which cover an area of more than 1,200 km², spread along the estuary’s 18,800 km shoreline. Much of the floating litter found originates from urban areas and from careless behaviour linked to everyday consumption patterns. In fact, there is also litter that has been discarded directly in parks and recreational areas, or from boats.