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source. washu. edu > 2026 > 05 > how-to-build-a-discovery-machine

How to build a discovery machine

9+ hour, 18+ min ago  (718+ words) The work, now published in Nature Communications, builds off previous research on establishing a hybrid systems architecture, one that employs "neuromorphic" architecture modeled on human neurobiology functions combined with systems that leverage quantum mechanics to find optimal solutions to complex…...

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source. washu. edu > 2026 > 03 > a-clear-view-to-better-batteries

A clear view to better batteries

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (410+ words) Wash U engineers detail how to improve lithium-ion batteries' performance, safety By recording and seeing the plating in action, they now know exactly how and at what voltage to cut off the charge to "avoid the onset of lithium plating,…...

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source. washu. edu > 2026 > 02 > four-named-to-national-academy-of-inventors

Four named senior members of National Academy of Inventors

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (424+ words) The program was created to recognize active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress....

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source. washu. edu > 2026 > 02 > making-hydrogen-fuel-cells-less-precious

Making hydrogen fuel cells "less precious

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (436+ words) Wash U chemical engineers work to bring stability to iron components in fuel-cell technologies Japan and California have embraced hydrogen fuel-cell technologies, a form of renewable energy that can be used in vehicles and for supplying clean energy to manufacturing…...

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source. washu. edu > 2026 > 01 > exploring-metabolic-noise-opens-new-paths-to-better-biomanufacturing

Exploring metabolic noise opens new paths to better biomanufacturing

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (396+ words) Researchers find ways to put microbes back to work Much like humans, microbial organisms can be fickle in their productivity. One moment they're cranking out useful chemicals in vast fermentation tanks, metabolizing feed to make products from pharmaceuticals and supplements…...