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Looking for the perfect fold? It’s frustrating.

Princeton University, Engineering School
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Engineers were able to develop materials with fine control over material properties like stiffness. For example, a prosthetic leg built with this system can stiffen to provide support while walking on a flat surface but reconfigure into a more flexible state for climbing stairs. The designers could also create adjustable metasurfaces that are used in antennas and optics.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation, European Research Council

Uncovering language learning strategies for Japanese university students in STEM

Tokyo University of Science
Peer-Reviewed Publication

English proficiency is crucial for Japanese STEM students, but validated and robust methods for assessing their language learning strategies (LLSs) are lacking. In a recent study, Associate Professor Akihiro Saito from the Tokyo University of Science developed and validated a new instrument specifically tailored for this group. The proposed tool offers key insights into LLSs, paving the way for better English learning.

Journal: Cogent Education

Rice algorithms take on quantum adversary

Rice University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Rice computer scientists have developed algorithms that account for quantum noise that is not just random, but malicious interference from an adversary.

Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation, U.S. Office of Naval Research, DOE/US Department of Energy

Nonregistration, discontinuation, and nonpublication of randomized trials

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: Findings from this systematic review indicated that nonregistration, premature discontinuation due to poor recruitment, and nonpublication of randomized clinical trial (RCT) results remained major challenges, especially for non–industry-sponsored trials. To mitigate these challenges, requirements enforced by funders and ethics committees also taking into account legal obligations should be considered and empirically evaluated.

Journal: JAMA Network Open

Google.org backs the Wits MIND Institute with US$1M boost

University of the Witwatersrand
Grant and Award Announcement

The Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery (MIND) Institute at Wits University has been awarded core funding of US$1 million by Google.org. Led by Professor Benjamin Rosman (TIME100 AI 2025 influencer), the Wits Mind Institute is home to some of Africa’s leading fundamental AI researchers, and this landmark investment will supercharge its research and drive next-generation breakthroughs in natural and artificial intelligence.

Quantum Brilliance, ORNL pioneer quantum-classical hybrid computing

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

ORNL, in partnership with technology company Quantum Brilliance, has made the first big steps in the advance of quantum computers for scientific discovery with the installation of a Quantum Brilliance computer system at the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility.

Journal: Future Generation Computer Systems

SwRI develops more precise, efficient ballistic testing methodology

Southwest Research Institute

SAN ANTONIO — September 2, 2025 — Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has expanded the scope of a ballistic-resistance testing technique, the Laser-Induced Particle Impact Test (LIPIT), previously only applicable for impact testing of very small projectiles. By improving this technique, SwRI has dramatically increased the precision and efficiency of material ballistic resistance testing at scales not possible before.

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