CIS students have published groundbreaking research in IEEE Access on using AI to optimize chip design. Their reinforcement learning framework reduced dynamic power by 65% and delay by 39%, while successfully generalizing across chip technologies, as a breakthrough that could greatly enhance semiconductor efficiency and innovation.

A study of 2.5 million French schoolchildren found no math ability differences before school began, but a significant gender gap emerged after just four months of education. When schools closed during Covid, the disparity narrowed, suggesting the gap is related to how math is taught in schools.

Scientists are creating robots using living tissue. Cornell researchers use fungi to control robot movement, while Washington's "Smellicopter" uses moth antennae for scent detection, surpassing traditional technological limits.

Recent epigenetic studies show that trauma and stress can be inherited across generations through DNA changes. Research on Syrian conflict survivors and Finnish fathers with childhood stress reveals that traumatic experiences create heritable molecular markers affecting brain development and disease risk.

Archaeologists used ground-penetrating radar and drones to locate previously unknown structures at Richmond Castle in England, making the discovery process more cost-effective and less destructive than traditional excavation methods.

AI-powered blood test detects Parkinson's disease years before symptoms appear, achieving 100% accuracy in trials. This breakthrough could revolutionize early diagnosis and treatment possibilities.

A tiny invasive ant is rewriting African food chains. New research reveals how foreign ants caused lions to switch from hunting zebra to bison, demonstrating ecology's surprising interconnectedness.

Only 75 people worldwide can read cuneiform, humanity's first writing system. Now AI is helping unlock thousands of ancient clay tablets, translating wedge-shaped mysteries from 5,000 years ago.

Vintage fonts don't just look retro—they trigger emotions that make products seem safer and higher quality. New research reveals how nostalgic typography influences purchasing decisions.

Space is getting crowded with satellites and debris, but who makes the rules up there? Meet the 'Space Lawyers' creating laws for humanity's final frontier as we go.

Chia seeds, mathematics, and zebra stripes? Computer science students used sprouting seeds to test Alan Turing's 70-year-old theory about how nature creates its most striking patterns.

How do echidnas survive Australia's heat without sweating or panting? Thermal imaging reveals their secret cooling tricks, including nose bubbles that work like natural misters.

A simple text message reminder reduced court no-shows by 21%. Sometimes the most effective criminal justice reforms aren't about punishment—they're about basic communication and accessibility.

Does immigration hurt native workers' wages? New research challenges common assumptions, showing minimal negative impact and even positive effects for some groups. The data tells a different story than political rhetoric.

When a slice of pepperoni was passed off as a James Webb Space Telescope discovery, it went viral. The harmless prank revealed something serious about scientific trust in the social media age.

For less than a dollar, a simple health intervention can transform a girl's educational future. New research reveals how something as basic as sanitary pads—or even just health education—can dramatically improve school attendance and unlock potential in developing countries.