Scientific Discovery

Researchers have produced an exotic molecule that looks like a butterfly, with electron wings, by combining giant and normal-sized rubidium atoms. The achievement completes a two-decade search for a family of such giant molecules and may enable further advances in quantum science.

December 24, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

Beijing-based ai-for-science firm dp technology has raised more than 800 million yuan (us$114 million) in series c financing to expand research and development and hire talent. The round attracted backing from a mix of state-linked and venture investors. This comes as interest grows in using ai to speed up scientific discovery.