CAS BioFinder is engineered to accelerate research and development in drug discovery by integrating diverse data types and analytical tools. Its functionality is built upon three core pillars:

1. Integrated data platform
This platform offers comprehensive coverage, seamlessly unifying chemical, biological, and translational data with complete experimental results. Enriched with detailed scientific metadata for deeper context, it ensures data integrity through rigorous normalization and harmonization.

2. Innovation engine
This component features advanced analytics to identify critical patterns and trends. It employs predictive modelling, trained on the entire corpus of integrated data, to generate accurate forecasts. Users can then explore these insights through intuitive visualizations and dynamic clustering methods.

3. Customizable experiences
The platform can be tailored to specific research objectives. It supports bespoke workflows and machine learning training via robust APIs, enables the secure integration of proprietary client data, and allows for the customization of predictive models and user flows.

Remark: Please log into CAS SciFinder and use the three-dot menu on the top left to navigate to CAS BioFinder.

Expiry date: 31 Dec  2025

ScienceDirect AI is an integrated workflow companion that provides researchers with immediate access to authoritative evidence from peer-reviewed publications. It is designed to address common research challenges, including:

- Accessing answers from a vast collection of full-text articles, book chapters from ScienceDirect, and open-access content. Researchers can gain deeper insights through AI-driven recommendations tailored to their specific inquiries.

- Easily comparing experiments and synthesising literature.

- Consulting a Reading Assistant directly when opening any article or book chapter.

Expiry date: 26 Nov 2025

We are thrilled to announce the soft opening of the brand-new Digital Makerspace Plus at i-Space, located on the 4th floor (North Wing) of the Library!

Step into a dynamic, open environment designed for creativity and innovation. The Digital Makerspace Plus is a self-service space where you can engage in hands-on learning, collaborate with others, and freely experiment with the latest maker technologies. Whether you’re interested in 3D printing, 3D scanning, or craft cutting, our user-friendly tools and equipment are ready to help you turn your ideas into reality.

All PolyU/CPCE students and staff are warmly invited to visit, connect with fellow makers, and unleash their imagination. The Digital Makerspace Plus is open during the Library’s regular opening hours, just drop by and start creating!

And this is just the beginning! Exciting upgrades are coming, including new furniture and a self-service kiosk and large format scanner. Stay tuned for more features by Q4 2025.

Come explore the Digital Makerspace Plus and ignite your creativity today!

It offers full, unlimited digital access to researchers, the top online resource for APA Style.

Key features include:

• Cover-to-cover access to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition.
• Reinforce concepts with instructional lessons that present manual content in an engaging, alternative format.
• An intuitive platform that allows users to easily search, highlight, and annotate content.
• A mobile-responsive platform optimised for accessibility and use on any device.

Expiry date: 11 Nov 2025