A new perspective article in Engineering explores the application of AI in process manufacturing. It examines how AI can be combined with process systems engineering tools, reviews current applications, and outlines challenges and opportunities, offering insights for a more efficient and sustainable manufacturing future.

Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges, requiring in-depth analytical understanding and advanced technology-driven solutions. Prof. JIN Ling Nathanael, Assistant Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Health Technology and Informatics at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), and his team have garnered international recognition for the research that sheds light on the often-overlooked microbial threats linked to plastic waste and provides insights for developing more comprehensive global strategies.

LOS ANGELES, May 13. 2025 – Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have developed a technique that could help advance treatments in tissue engineering. The study, published in the scientific journal Small, introduces a technique for producing tissues with precise cellular organization designed to mimic the natural structure of human tissue.

JMIR Mental Health invites submissions for a theme issue on AI-Powered Therapy Bots and Virtual Companions, with a focus on next-generation research that moves beyond proof of concept and addresses the real-world challenges, risks, and opportunities these technologies present in the context of digital psychiatry and mental health.

A research paper by scientists at Shandong University presented a novel coordinated motion distribution and tracking algorithm for quadruped manipulators.

Scientists investigate the inactivation efficacy of X-ray and assess the effective management of X-ray sterilization.