General
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A chemistry lab that runs itself to find the perfect reaction
A chemistry lab that runs itself to find the perfect reaction Nature, Published online: 27 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01283-4 Low-cost system can optimize synthesis of a wide variety of products.
Why it matters
Not an isolated event—chemistry has been trending in this direction. The runs connection makes it particularly relevant.