Highlights
Materials Science
Sturdier second lives for mixed plastics
22 January 2026A new approach to recycling plastics produces higher-quality materials by crosslinking plastics reversibly using an additive.
Metasurfaces
Trapping light with tiny mirrors
16 January 2026Metasurface-based mirrors allow optical cavities to bend and trap light in new ways, improving sharpness and sensitivity.
Magnets
Rare-earth magnets go into orbit
12 January 2026Insights into the magnetic properties of a rare-earth element open up new possibilities for engineering energy-efficient magnetic technologies.
Cancer
Tailoring treatments to fit our genes
6 January 2026A new precision oncology platform taps into machine learning to guide colorectal cancer treatments based on individual genetics.
LANGUAGE MODELS
A sound test for AI listeners
2 January 2026A new comprehensive benchmark for audio-based artificial intelligence allows researchers to gauge and improve the way models follow speech, soundscapes and everyday cues.
Genetics
Buried flaws, precise fixes
29 December 2025An integrated sequencing platform successfully uncovers a hidden genomic variant of a rare liver disease, sparking new precision medicine options.
Materials Science
Flipping lights on a sticky solution
25 December 2025An enhanced photochemical formula could pave the way for on-demand reversible adhesives triggered by cheaper and safer light sources.
Food Science
Cultivated meat hits a savoury breakthrough
23 December 2025An aroma-first cell culture process bypasses costly tissue growth to deliver a familiar flavour for meat lovers.
Quantum Physics
Unveiling entanglements between waves and particles
19 December 2025A successful demonstration of previously hidden relationships between three key quantum properties confirms a new universal framework in quantum physics.
Ophthalmology
Sprouting hope to save sight
17 December 2025Originally aimed at tumours, a new antibody treatment also offers a safer alternative to eye injections for neovascular eye diseases.
Decarbonisation
Rain-powered energy makes a splash
15 December 2025A new material uses raindrops to power the production of fuel from carbon dioxide in the air.
Transcriptomics
A longer look at RNA diversity
11 December 2025The SG-NEx project delivers rich long-read RNA sequencing data that capture subtle differences in gene activity, opening avenues for discovering novel biomarkers in health and disease.
Energy
Unlocking magnesium’s green power potential
9 December 2025A newly developed additive for magnesium-based batteries brings them a step forward as safer, high-performance alternatives to lithium-ion systems.
