e-Bulletin (Sep 2026, Issue 209)

Featured Resources for Faculty of Science

From Search to Insight: AI-Powered SciFinder Discovery

SciFinder Discovery is a scientific search platform for chemistry and related fields. It now incorporates AI-enhanced features that help researchers move more efficiently from broad scientific questions to research insight. These features streamline the discovery process, improve search relevance, and support more informed research decisions.
 
Here are some useful AI Features to make your research work easier:
  • CAS Newton: A science-focused AI assistant that enables researchers to ask complex questions conversationally and receive source-linked insights grounded in the CAS Content.
 
CAS Newton
 
  • AI Summary: An AI-generated summary can be automatically generated from search results, enabling researchers to efficiently identify key findings within the literature.
 
AI Summary
 
  • Prior Art Discovery: An AI-driven, similarity-based search engine identifies potentially relevant patent and non-patent literature to support researchers in conducting novelty assessments.
 
Prior Art Discovery
 
 

Publish Open Access with IOP Publishing: Unlimited APC Waivers Available

IOP Publishing is an academic publisher that provides peer-reviewed journals, primarily in the fields of physics and applied sciences. Members of the PolyU have access to these journals through the IOPscience platform.

The Library also supports open access publishing by offering article processing charge (APC) waivers for eligible authors who publish in selected IOP Publishing journals. Unlike many publisher agreements, there is no annual quota on the number of waived articles for IOP journals. Click here for further details on eligibility criteria and application procedures.

Here are some journals from IOP Publishing:
Journal Title eISSN Categories 2025 JIF
Biofabrication 1758-5090 Engineering, Biomedical; Materials Science, Biomaterials 8.2
International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing 2631-7990 Engineering, Manufacturing; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary 25.1
Journal of Physics: Photonics 2515-7647 Optics; Physics, Applied 4.7
Machine Learning: Science and Technology 2632-2153 Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence; Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications 4.2
Nano Futures 2399-1984 Materials Science, Multidisciplinary; Nanoscience & Nanotechnology 5.2
Nuclear Fusion 1741-4326 Physics, Fluids & Plasmas 4.1
Progress in Biomedical Engineering 2516-1091 Engineering, Biomedical 8.5
Quantum Science & Technology 2058-9565 Physics, Multidisciplinary; Quantum Science & Technology 4.9
Reports on Progress in Physics 1361-6633 Physics, Multidisciplinary 15.4
Please click here to view more eligible journals covered by the APC waiver.
 

Media Resources

Unlocking the Hidden History of DNA

“These 12 half-hour episodes by science writer and podcaster Sam Kean cover the fundamental properties of DNA, the techniques that have unravelled its mysteries, the exciting revelations that have come to light, and the stories of the all-too-human scientists involved.” – From Kanopy
Unlocking the Hidden History of DNA
 

How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease

“Learn the groundbreaking scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse the many causes of disease-related death.” – From Kanopy
How Not to Die

New Additions and Trial Databases

New Additions:

Audio Visual Materials | Books | Journals | PolyU Reads

 

e-Resources on Trial (Full list):

BCC Research

[Expiry: 31 Dec 2026]
BCC Research delivers comprehensive market intelligence and forecasting across the life sciences, digital world, materials, energy & sustainability, and artificial intelligence technology.

With five-year projections, market share analysis, and detailed competitive profiling, it helps researchers understand evolving global market dynamics and stay ahead of critical technology changes.

Key content covers:
Life Sciences: Medical & Surgical Devices, Cell Biology, Pharmaceuticals, and health maintenance

Digital World: Instrumentation & Sensors, Safety and Security, Engineering, Photonics, and Information Technology

Materials: Advanced Materials, Plastics, Chemicals, Semiconductor and Nanotechnology, and Environment

Energy & Sustainability: Water, Membranes and Separations, Fuel Cell and Battery, Food, Energy, Manufacturing and Environment

Artificial Intelligence Technology: Artificial Technology & AI Sentiment Index

 
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