Findings show how to make confined bubbles develop uniformly, instead of in their usual scattershot way

Neuroscientists identify a brain circuit that helps break decisions down into smaller pieces

Machine learning reveals metabolic pathways disrupted by the drugs, offering new targets to combat resistance

An algorithm stitches multiple datasets into a single “panorama,” which could provide new insights for biological studies

Researchers unveil a tool for making compressed deep learning models less vulnerable to attack

A neural network can read scientific papers and render a plain-English summary

Study finds shallow bodies of water were probably more suitable for Earth’s first life forms

New understanding of heat transfer in boiling water could lead to efficiency improvements in power plants

Machine learning can reveal optimal growing conditions to maximize taste and other features

Assembled from tiny identical pieces, the wing could enable lighter, more energy-efficient aircraft designs

Sensor can monitor wiring in a building or ship, and signal when repairs are needed

Most pills contain compounds with potential to cause allergic reactions or discomfort in some patients

Unusual property of the ultrastrong material could be harnessed for twisting or pulling motions

A new system uses RFID tags to home in on targets, which could benefit robotic manufacturing, collaborative drones, and other applications

The membrane material’s properties could guide the design of flexible body armor