Benjamin Jungfleisch, associate professor of physics at the University of Delaware, has received a 2024 NSF CAREER Award for his work on brain-inspired, low-power computing technology. His research explores the use of magnetic nanostructures, or magnons, to create energy-efficient AI devices.

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science (Penn Engineering), the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new method for disrupting the crystal structure of a semiconductor that requires as little as one billion times less power density, a result described in a new paper in Nature. This advancement could unlock wider applications for phase-change memory (PCM) — a promising memory technology that could transform data storage in devices from cell phones to computers.

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have developed AI-driven mobile robots that can carry out chemical synthesis research with axtraordinairy efficiency.

In a study publishing in the journal Nature, researchers show how mobile robots that use AI logic to make decisions were able to perform exploratory chemistry research tasks to the same level as humans, but much faster

University of Tennessee Extension Perry County has partnered with local organizations to form the Buffalo River Blue Way Project, an initiative to install more than 130 GPS mile markers along all 42 miles of the Perry County section of the Buffalo River. These markers will help visitors accurately communicate their position with rescue personnel in the event of an accident, improving the safety of thousands of tourists annually.

A new UVA-created mobile augmented reality app will allow students to test the limits of their understanding about how mechanical forces affect frequently used construction components.

As wind turbines grow in size, UVA researchers are designing 25-megawatt downwind offshore rotors to keep up.

The MEMELAND project, funded by a €13 million ERC Synergy grant, is a multidisciplinary endeavour involving researchers from Norway, Austria, Switzerland, and the UK, aimed at enhancing our understanding of medieval Europe by examining the interplay between culture and nature. This project will explore how medieval farming practices have influenced today's landscapes and biodiversity by analysing sedimentary DNA from lake beds and soil across Europe. These sediments, largely undisturbed over centuries, hold clues about past climates, ecologies, and human activities, which can be revealed through various methods, including lipid biomarkers, archeobotanical remains, and Carbon14-dating.

The insights gained will not only deepen our understanding of historical landscapes but also guide current efforts to restore European landscapes to their historical or "natural" states. By determining the ecological conditions of the past, MEMELAND aims to inform and enhance landscape restoration projects across Europe. The project will also investigate broader questions about the role of different social strata in agricultural developments and the impacts of climate and disease. This ambitious project seeks to provide comprehensive answers that transcend the capabilities of individual disciplines alone.