Warren Cornwall, a contributing correspondent for Science Magazine, dives into the destructive urban wildfires in Los Angeles, exploring their impact on air quality and health. He highlights innovative research aimed at understanding pollution from urban fires. Mingze Chen, a mechanical engineering grad student, discusses the challenges of integrating AI into tiny robots. His team’s work with memristors offers a breakthrough in energy-efficient data processing, which could revolutionize robotics and drone technology. A fascinating exploration of science at the intersection of environment and technology!