A team of researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Adobe Research have presented Imprinto, a system for embedding invisible digital information in printed documents using infrared ink and a special camera. This technology introduces a new generation of hybrid interfaces between paper and augmented reality.

A review has explored the pathways, business models and drivers for youth employment in Africa’s agricultural sector by gaining research and insights from young people and stakeholders involved in youth empowerment activities in Uganda.

The CABI-led review, published in the journal CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, identified six key employment pathways: primary production, agri-service provision, market facilitation, value addition, agro dealership, and green entrepreneurship.

Researchers have demonstrated that by using argon plasma, metal atoms can be dispersed and guided to desired positions. This new strategy ensures that not a single atom goes to waste and maximises the use of rare and precious metals.

In a recent breakthrough published in Optics & Laser Technology and Infrared Physics & Technology, a research team led by Prof. CHENG Tingqing at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have introduced a novel low-thermal-effect gradient-doped crystal to tame thermal effects and improve brightness of high-power end-pumped Nd:YAG lasers.

For over a century, the well-known 18-electron rule has guided the field of organometallic chemistry. Now, researchers at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) have successfully synthesized a novel organometallic compound that challenges this longstanding principle. They have created a stable 20-electron derivative of ferrocene, an iron-based metal-organic complex, which could lead to exciting possibilities in chemical science.  

In the production of dimethyl carbonate (DMC), a versatile chemical critical for manufacturing lithium-ion battery electrolytes, pharmaceuticals and high-performance polymers, an ultra-high purity (≥99.95%) is needed to meet stringent industrial standards. Melt crystallization, as a green manufacturing method is highly important for this purpose; however, the widespread adoption of this technology has been hindered by complex heat and mass transfer phenomena, which can lead to uneven crystal growth and suboptimal yields.

Patients with glioblastoma (GBM)—a type of brain cancer—have a poor prognosis owing to the aggressive nature of GBM disease and limited GBM treatment options. A new study by researchers from Croatia provides critical insights into the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing the diagnosis and treatment of GBM. From accurately distinguishing tumor tissue in GBM to enabling personalized treatment, AI-based tools and models can revolutionize GBM treatment and care.