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Researchers Found a Better Way to Teach Large Language Models New Skills

Matt Shipman

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Aug 21, 2025

Researchers Demonstrate New Technique for Controlling Phase Boundaries in Thin Films

The technique allows researchers to engineer new energy storage materials that do not rely on toxic elements. 
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Aug 20, 2025

Researchers Make Better Magnets – at a Lower Cost

The new technique for manufacturing strong magnetic materials improves the quality of the magnets, produces the magnets quickly, uses less energy and is less expensive. 
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Aug 19, 2025

How Chefs and Scientists Are Using Kombucha and Kimchi to Study Microbiology

A new study demonstrates how fermented foods can be used in projects that engage the public and advance our understanding of microbial ecology. 
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Aug 18, 2025

Self-Powered Patch Monitors Biomarkers Without Drawing Blood

The self-powered microneedle patch can monitor a range of health biomarkers without drawing blood or relying on batteries or external power sources. 
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Aug 13, 2025

‘Controlled Evolution’ Dramatically Boosts pDNA Production for Biomedical Manufacturing

The advance is significant because the new technique could drive down the cost of gene therapy treatments. 
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Aug 8, 2025

New Physical Model Aims to Boost Energy Storage Research

The new model can be incorporated into computational tools to help design better batteries and capacitors. 
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Jul 30, 2025

Tech Tool Offers Improved Assurances for Small Business Contracts

A new electronic tool improves the security of small-scale business transactions with the goal of helping ensure businesses are paid and customers get what they pay for. 
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Jul 29, 2025

Research Improves Accuracy of Climate Models – Particularly for Compound Extreme Events

The advance should provide policymakers with improved climate projections that can be used to inform policy and planning decisions. 
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Jul 29, 2025

How Tiny Fossils Are Leading to Smarter Robots

A technique designed to help robots sort tiny marine fossils could pave the way for a host of additional applications. 
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Jul 28, 2025

Employees Who Spot Problems Help the Bottom Line, So Why Do Leaders Give More Power to Bootlickers?

New studies find leaders are less likely to empower followers who raise concerns in the workplace, even though those employees play a critical role in improving performance. 
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Jul 28, 2025

Why You May Get Future Vaccines Via Dental Floss

Researchers have demonstrated a novel vaccine delivery method, using dental floss to introduce vaccine via the tissue between the teeth and gums. 
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Jul 28, 2025

New Spectrometer Is Small Enough to Fit on Your Phone

The technology makes it possible to create portable, hand-held spectroscopy devices. 
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Jul 14, 2025

Forensics Study Helps Investigators Draw New Clues From Bloodstains

New research offers key insights into how blood stains cotton fabrics, allowing investigators to gather additional information from forensic evidence. 
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Jul 14, 2025

Researchers Hit ‘Fast Forward’ on Materials Discovery with Self-Driving Labs

A new technique allows “self-driving laboratories” to collect at least 10 times more data than previous techniques at record speed. 
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Jul 7, 2025

Researchers Found a Better Way to Teach Large Language Models New Skills

The new technique improves AI performance over previous techniques in tasks including commonsense reasoning, arithmetic reasoning, instruction following, code generation, and visual recognition.