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24-Jul-2026

 

KAIST develops low-temperature technique for growing crystal-aligned semiconductor films

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Professor Joonki Suh's team in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering has developed a self-aligned, thin-film growth technology that grows tellurium film in a uniform crystal orientation on van der Waals surfaces at a low process temperature of 150°C

The team proposes a new atomic layer deposition technique in which precursors diffuse across the surface and settle into their most stable positions on their own—a technique expected to enable low-power electronic and optical devices based on next-generation semiconductor materials

Journal

Science Advances

24-Jul-2026

 

Biochar should be evaluated by how it performs in soil, not only by what it looks like in the laboratory, according to a new perspective published in Biochar X

Shenyang Agricultural University Collaborative Journals
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Biochar is widely used to improve soils, remove contaminants, recycle nutrients, and store carbon. Its quality and long-term stability are often assessed using static chemical indicators, particularly the molar hydrogen-to-organic-carbon ratio, known as H/Corg. Lower values generally indicate a more aromatic and potentially persistent carbon structure.

Journal

Biochar X

24-Jul-2026

 

New open-access database maps pathogens and antibiotic resistance risks in coastal waters

Shenyang Agricultural University Collaborative Journals
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new global database brings together information on disease-causing microorganisms, antibiotic resistance genes, and virulence factors in coastal waters, giving researchers and public health professionals a practical tool for assessing biological risks in estuaries and other nearshore environments.

Journal

Biocontaminant

24-Jul-2026

 

New wearable ring tracks glucose, ketone and other biomarkers in sweat simultaneously

University of California - San Diego
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Engineers created a smart ring that simultaneously and continuously monitors up to four different chemical biomarkers — a combination of glucose, ketones, vitamin C, uric acid, lactate or alcohol — from finger sweat. The technology could aid in diabetes management, nutrition tracking and more.

Journal

Nature Communications

Funder

UC San Diego Center for Wearable Sensors, UC San Diego Materials Research Science and Engineering Center

24-Jul-2026

 

ONR announces new 2026 Science and Technology Strategy for Navy, Marine Corps tech future

Office of Naval Research
Business Announcement

The Office of Naval Research has released its new Science and Technology Strategy, which serves as a roadmap for the future to meet complex challenges facing the Department of the Navy and broader Department of War.

24-Jul-2026

 

A highly tunable electro-optic isolator for signal routing in photonic integrated circuits

University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers in University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Grainger College of Engineering have developed an electric-optic isolator for unidirectional light propagation. The compact, low-power and highly tunable design makes it ideal for optical signal routing in data centers.

Journal

Nature Communications

24-Jul-2026

JMIR News: Health tech industry trends and innovations

JMIR Publications
Reports and Proceedings

JMIR Publications released three feature News and Perspectives articles, covering industry trends and innovations transforming the future of health care.

Journal

Journal of Medical Internet Research

24-Jul-2026

 

Algorithm-designed photonic circuits beyond human intuition

Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Harvard SEAS and Max Planck Institute engineering researchers used an inverse-design algorithm to create silicon nitride photonic components that are 500 times smaller than conventional designs.

Journal

Nature Communications

24-Jul-2026

   

Oh, snap: Fabrics with multiple stable shapes

Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Harvard engineers used standard industrial weft knitting to create dense fabrics that snap between multiple stable 3D shapes, turning ordinary textiles into mechanical metamaterials. 

Journal

Advanced Functional Materials