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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 20-Oct-2026 01:16 ET (20-Oct-2026 05:16 GMT/UTC)
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Tohoku University
Sequential exchange creates defect-free COF membranes for high-precision molecular separation
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center
Magnetic fields give oxygen-reduction catalysts a selectivity switch
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center
High-spin cobalt unlocks a new era of long-life zinc–manganese batteries
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center
AI and symmetry accelerate the design of sound-absorbing woven materials
Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University
Forgotten particle could answer mystery of why we exist, say physicists
University of Southampton
AI facial health recognition tools help physicians assess age and survival risk to guide personalized treatment
Mass General Brigham
Bee hives found to be ‘living immune systems’ that protect bees
University of Sydney
Manganese-enhanced biochar helps soil retain nitrogen while reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
From agricultural waste to advanced carbon materials: Scientists reveal why the starting material matters
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Unravelling DNA repair: uOttawa-led team shows how cells protect their genetic blueprint
University of Ottawa
Smart farming starts paying off
University of Bonn
New ‘hunter-killer’ chemistry captures and destroys forever chemicals
Arizona State University
Ultrasound creates a tube that guides matter through the air
University of Helsinki