Science Feed Discoveries May 2026

Research Archive

May 2026

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Chemistry

Decoding complexity through machine learning is redefining scientific discovery

Nature · 14 May 2026
Chemistry

A systematic drude-based parameterization workflow and polarizable force field for battery electrolytes

Nature · 14 May 2026
Chemistry

Enamel-inspired composite with robust mechanical properties and self-healing capability

Nature · 14 May 2026
Chemistry

Transient absorption spectroscopy

Nature · 14 May 2026
Chemistry

Discovery of small molecule inhibitors of liver X receptor for pediatric metabolic disorders by structure based screening, modelling, dft analysis and MD simulation

Nature · 14 May 2026
Chemistry

Diffusion-guided 4D microprinting of soft microactuators

Nature · 14 May 2026
Chemistry

Publisher Correction: Unlocking chemical diversity in aptamers with DNA orthogonal barcodes

Nature · 14 May 2026
Chemistry

Magnon shake-up: entanglement generation and sensing

Nature · 14 May 2026
Physics

ANCF-based dynamic modeling and control of an active tethered space robot in approaching phase

Nature · 14 May 2026
Physics

Modulation of electron mobility and electronic thermal conductivity in coved-edge graphene nanoribbons and dynamical stability through strain engineering

Nature · 14 May 2026
Physics

Evolution of spatial structure, passing network patterns, and gameplay intensity in elite women’s and men’s football (2020–2025)

Nature · 14 May 2026
Physics

Enhanced tunneling magnetoresistance and thermal stability in magnetic tunnel junctions with multiple CoFeB/Ta interfaces

Nature · 14 May 2026
Physics

Ultrafast many-body dynamics of dense Rydberg gases and ultracold plasma

Nature · 14 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

“I have yet to meet a professor that cares more for their students”

MIT News · 13 May 2026
Chemistry

Wear and tear changes measurable PFAS levels in firefighter hoods, gloves and wildland gear

Phys.org Chemistry · 13 May 2026
Chemistry

Light-activated copper(II) complexes achieve efficient anti-Markovnikov alkene hydration

Phys.org Chemistry · 13 May 2026
Chemistry

Chemists discover and isolate a new boron–oxygen molecule

Phys.org Chemistry · 13 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

Elazer Edelman receives the 2026-2027 Killian Award

MIT News · 13 May 2026
Chemistry

Atomic outfittery: Targeted substitution unlocks record thermoelectric performance in Heusler compounds

Phys.org Chemistry · 13 May 2026
Physics

NASA-Supported Space Tech Advances Earthly Construction

NASA News · 13 May 2026
Chemistry

Sustainable electrosynthesis enables production of amines directly from airborne nitrogen

Phys.org Chemistry · 13 May 2026
Physics

Rise Goes to Washington

NASA News · 13 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

MIT chemists discover and isolate a new boron-oxygen molecule

MIT News · 13 May 2026
Physics

Science doesn’t have a monopoly on good ideas

New Scientist Physics · 13 May 2026
Astronomy & Space

Moon and Planets to Gather in Twilight Spectacle on May 18–20

Sky & Telescope · 13 May 2026
Physics

Researchers “reprogram” materials by quickly rearranging their atoms

MIT News Physics · 13 May 2026
Medicine

This daily habit could lower dementia risk by 35%, scientists say

ScienceDaily · 13 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

How the Bird Eye Was Pushed to an Evolutionary Extreme

Quanta Magazine · 13 May 2026
Biology

Premotor cortex hemodynamic responses primarily reflect perceptual rather than specific motor aspects of decision making

PLOS Biology · 13 May 2026
Biology

Acoustic delivery of indocyanine green via biosynthetic gas vesicles for tumor photothermal therapy

PLOS Biology · 13 May 2026