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Researchers are applying semiconductor chipmaking techniques to build improved electric vehicle batteries, according to a report by SciTechDaily. The approach adapts lithography-based manufacturing methods from the chip industry to battery production, potentially improving battery performance. Details on which institutions are involved and the specific results have not been widely reported, but the cross-industry idea is drawing attention in technology and energy circles.

Google has introduced SynthID Bio, extending its SynthID watermarking technology into synthetic biology. The tool is designed to embed identifiable markers into biological sequences produced through DNA synthesis, helping researchers distinguish lab-made genetic material and flag potentially harmful constructs. The announcement, made on Google's blog, marks the first time the watermarking approach used for AI-generated content has been applied to living systems and biotechnology research.