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Last update: 10 hours agoPFAS Push Meets AI Materials Design: Kemira and CuspAI say they’ve used end-to-end generative AI to design manufacturable materials that can remove trace “forever chemicals” (PFAS) from drinking and process water, generating 5,000+ novel candidates in six months and narrowing to ~20 for further development. Rare-Earth Security Mapping: A new global atlas claims rare earth deposits cluster along the thickest, oldest continental parts—offering a more predictive route for domestic sourcing and tech independence. Mind-Body Science in the Spotlight: A popular science piece argues daily movement and gut-linked mood chemistry can meaningfully lower depression and mild anxiety risk. Public Health, Fast: South African scientists identified hantavirus within 24 hours after a cruise-ship passenger was evacuated to Johannesburg, showing how quickly labs can pivot during outbreaks. Hospital Infection Prevention: University of Toronto researchers report a silicone “molecular brush” coating that repels proteins to help stop microbes from gaining a foothold on medical surfaces. Education Funding & Labs: A minister opened a new science lab and announced major education funding, while other regions push partnerships to upgrade research and heritage conservation.
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