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This research paper talks about a new computer program called SciAgents that can help scientists discover new things, especially about materials inspired by nature. SciAgents uses a special database called a knowledge graph that contains lots of scientific information about different materials and how they work. The program also uses large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, which are really good at understanding and using language. By combining information from the knowledge graph and LLMs, SciAgents can come up with new ideas for research projects. For example, it might suggest combining silk with pigments from dandelions to create a new material that is strong, colorful, and environmentally friendly. SciAgents can also explain its ideas in detail and even suggest experiments to test them. The researchers believe that SciAgents could help scientists make important discoveries much faster than they could on their own .
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adma.202413523