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A new machine-learning model maps global glacier ice thickness using more than 7 million measurements.

AI maps ice levels beneath the world’s glaciers – could raise global sea levels by over a foot

IceBoost v2.0 maps global glacier thickness, improving sea-level and freshwater projections.

Joshua ShavitupdaPublished Aug 18, 2026 1:07 PM PDT

A new study shows that moving particles in liquid can perform complex computations, opening the door to energy efficient computing systems.

Innovations Scientists build computer from microscopic particles in liquid Rebecca Shavit

Space habitat design could shape astronaut mental health on long missions by influencing sleep, privacy, connection, and homesickness.

Space Space habitat design could shape astronaut mental health on Mars missions Joseph Shavit

UCLA’s lying mirror optical technology uses structured light to replace many different input images with the same deceptive output.

Innovations UCLA engineers build a ‘lying mirror’ that displays a fake reflected image Joshua Shavit

Researchers developed an AI model that reads routine cancer slides to predict tumor type, TP53 mutations and survival-related outcomes.

AI AI model predicts 32 cancer tumor types from images already used in hospitals Shy Cohen

The XPRIZE Healthspan competition advances 20 teams testing ways to restore muscle, brain and immune function as people age.

Health $101 million XPRIZE Healthspan competition advances 20 teams to finals with UCSD named as testing hub Joseph Shavit

Time crystal synchronization in a semiconductor links distant spin oscillators through diffusing spin-polarized electrons.

Innovations New semiconductor turns billions of spin oscillators into a shared time crystal Joseph Shavit

12-Year-Old Inventor’s Solar-Powered Backpack Brings Warmth to Glasgow’s Rough Sleepers

Innovations 12-year-old inventor’s solar-powered backpack is keeping Glasgow’s homeless warm Rebecca Shavit

Scientists have developed a seed-sized injectable device that wirelessly controls nerves, offering a safer alternative to surgery for treating pain and neurological conditions.

Health Tiny injectable device could transform treatment for chronic pain and nerve disorders Joseph Shavit

Clemson’s solar-powered electric vehicle generates surplus energy during a typical 12-mile commute using 1,700 solar cells.

Green Impact Deep Orange 17: Clemson University students build a car for BMW that generates more energy than it uses Joseph Shavit

Gene-edited dogs without Can f 1 allergen showed normal development and produced no detectable major allergen in saliva or dander.

Health Genetically engineered beagles could bring relief to millions of dog allergy sufferers Hannah Shavit-Weiner

Researchers developed a robot that can choose how to move on its own, switching between walking, running, and jumping in real environments.

AI AI-Powered robot learns to walk, run, and jump on its own Shy Cohen

A fuel cell catalyst for data centers retained 82.5% performance after 150,000 cycles while using stable platinum-cobalt particles.

Innovations New fuel-cell catalyst could power next-generation data centers Joseph Shavit

Researchers used a cone-shaped solar concentrator to generate entangled photons from sunlight, demonstrating a technique that could one day allow satellites to produce secure quantum encryption keys using the Sun as a natural light source.

Innovations University of Ottawa scientists produce quantum entanglement using sunlight Shy Cohen

A new AI tool analyzes simple video to measure how children imitate movements, offering a more accessible and objective aid for autism assessment.

AI Researchers develop new video-based AI tool for autism assessment Shy Cohen

A new AI system can redesign proteins at scale, preserving structure and function while enabling faster breakthroughs in medicine and biology.

AI Duke scientists create an AI Raygun that shrinks, expands, and rewrites proteins Shy Cohen

A bladeless wind turbine design produced 460 modeled watts while balancing power, efficiency and structural safety.

Green Impact Bladeless wind turbine ‘skybrator’ sways to generate quiet, clean, bird-safe power Joseph Shavit