# Tencent Hunyuan Launches Scientific Discovery Agent Hyra

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- Published: 2026-07-21T11:56:00.000Z
- Source date: 2026-07-21
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Tencent Hunyuan has released Hyra, a general scientific discovery agent supporting recursive self-improvement. The model excels in AI R&D benchmarks and math problems, setting new records while achieving breakthroughs in hardware design and drug discovery.

## At a glance

- Hyra is the first general scientific discovery agent supporting recursive self-improvement, outperforming Recursive systems in AI R&D benchmarks.
- The model set 29 new records in math problems and achieved significant results in chip design, quantum algorithms, and new drug development.

## The update

Tencent Hunyuan has officially launched Hyra, the first general scientific discovery agent capable of recursive self-improvement. In three benchmarks evaluating AI R&D capabilities, Hyra outperformed the Recursive system. Furthermore, among 55 open mathematical problems, the model set new best records in 29 instances. In practical applications, Hyra designed an adder with 58% fewer parameters, developed a quantum routing algorithm with 44% higher efficiency, and identified anti-cancer molecule candidates superior to currently marketed drugs, demonstrating its strong research potential across multiple disciplines.

## Sources

- [腾讯混元](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/upwDQ_6ZfmszBUcRQjR_Dg) (2026-07-21)

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