Nobel-winning chemist leaves US to lead AI materials lab in China

A Nobel Prize-winning chemist has left the United States to direct a new artificial intelligence materials laboratory in China. The move highlights a growing trend of top scientists relocating to China, which is investing heavily in advanced research. The scientist, who won the Nobel Prize for chemistry, will lead a lab focused on using AI to discover and develop new materials. This field combines machine learning with materials science to speed up the creation of everything from batteries to semiconductors. China has made AI and materials science national priorities, offering substantial funding and resources. The departure marks a notable shift, as the US has long been a top destination for scientific talent. The new lab is expected to begin operations later this year.