A new method has been developed to engineer thin two-dimensional perovskite phases at the buried interface of three-dimensional perovskite solar cells, boosting device performance and operational stability. This technique improves crystallization quality and reduces defect concentrations by over 90 percent.
A research team clarifies the molecular mechanism of Ostα/β, a major basolateral bile acid exporter in enterocytes. The study reveals a unique seven-transmembrane fold and lateral substrate-binding groove that accommodates amphipathic substrates.
Researchers studied a 78-qubit superconducting quantum processor subjected to random multipolar driving. The system exhibited a long-lived prethermal regime before rapid heating, with the plateau's lifetime depending on driving frequency. Entanglement spread across the system, violating classical simulation methods.
Researchers developed AAVLINK, harnessing Cre/lox-mediated intermolecular DNA recombination to enable in vivo reassembly of large genes. The method achieves high-efficiency full-length gene reconstitution and significantly improves therapeutic outcomes in animal models.
Researchers created soft, biodegradable, wireless sensors that can monitor internal physiological signals from a distance. The new implant technology improves accuracy and robustness compared to existing devices, enabling deeper tissue monitoring without strict positional control.
Scientists found that water and key minerals enter a superionic state at extreme depths, preserving water for geological timescales. This discovery provides new insights into deep water cycling and the long-term storage of ancient water and hydrogen.
The Huayuan biota provides a rare snapshot of ancient ecosystems following the Sinsk Event mass extinction, featuring diverse animal species, complex food webs, and fully functional biological carbon pump mechanisms. The discovery sheds light on transoceanic dispersal events and refugia for faunal migration during this critical post-ex...
The development of fluorooxoborate crystal NH4B4O6F (ABF) resolves the field challenge of meeting all criteria for VUV NLO materials. ABF achieves excellent VUV transparency, a strong NLO coefficient, and substantial birefringence while fulfilling practical criteria such as large crystal size and high laser-induced damage threshold.
The Xigou site in central China has yielded evidence of sophisticated stone tool technologies dating back 160,000 to 72,000 years, revealing that hominins in the region were more innovative and adaptable than previously thought. The discovery challenges long-held views on early human technology in East Asia.
A new study finds that soil salinization influences inorganic carbon storage, particularly in regions with elevated salinity. The research reveals a conditional relationship between salinity and inorganic carbon, highlighting the need to incorporate soil chemical processes into global carbon assessments.
Researchers have developed a novel cooling method based on the 'dissolution barocaloric effect,' which offers a promising zero-carbon alternative to traditional refrigeration. The new technology achieves low carbon emissions, high cooling capacity, and high heat transfer efficiency simultaneously.
Researchers identify sequence-dependent RNA splicing abnormalities in 36% of pediatric AML cases, linked to lower complete remission rates and poorer survival. Functional dysregulation of U2AF2 protein drives aberrant splicing, which can be targeted by pharmacological modulation of PRMT enzymes.
Scientists have elucidated how legume plants and rhizobia recognize each other through flavonoids and NodD protein. The study found that the shape of the NodD binding pocket accommodates specific flavonoid molecules, explaining why rhizobial NodD is only activated by certain types of flavonoids.
A fully biodegradable, self-powered implantable electrical stimulation system was developed to address the challenge of effective muscle regeneration. The device combines degradable materials and in situ electrical stimulation intervention, overcoming key limitations of conventional electrical stimulators.
Researchers discovered a crucial role of alternative RNA splicing in schizophrenia by identifying genetic variants affecting splicing and protein isoforms. The study highlights the significance of unannotated isoforms in disease pathogenesis and suggests potential avenues for targeted therapeutic strategies.
The study analyzed Chang'e-6 samples from the South Pole-Aitken Basin, finding significantly heavier potassium isotopic compositions than previous lunar basalts. This suggests that a giant impact event had a profound influence on the Moon's deep interior, affecting its thermal history and geochemical properties.
A large-scale population genomic study has shed new light on the evolutionary history of the button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus), one of the most widely cultivated edible fungi in the world. Climate dynamics and a key gene for adaptive evolution and domestication jointly shaped the mushroom's diversity.
Researchers have developed a new approach to suppressing the shuttle effect in transition metal fluoride cathodes, leading to unprecedented discharge plateau voltage and high-performance thermal battery cathodes. The study focused on thermal batteries and utilized an ion-sieving concept to achieve selective confinement.
A Chinese research team detects high concentrations of microplastics and nanoplastics in urban atmospheres, revealing a previously underappreciated source of plastic pollution. The study provides new insights into the environmental transformation, fate, and broader implications of atmospheric plastics.
A recent study found that rice viruses actively manipulate plant defense pathways to protect their insect carriers, creating a self-reinforcing cycle. By disrupting the plant's alarm signal, these viruses gain protection from parasitoid wasps, while also facilitating viral transmission.
Researchers identified a novel natural decoy receptor, IL-17REL, that plays a protective role in inflammatory bowel disease. The decoy receptor suppresses downstream inflammatory genes and improves colitis in mice, suggesting its therapeutic potential.
Scientists have created a system that harnesses the energy in chloride-rich brines to produce chlorine without needing external power. The innovative approach integrates hydrochloric acid recovery with chlorine and hydrogen generation, offering a more sustainable alternative to traditional methods.
Researchers developed SPARK-seq to map aptamer-target interactions in native cellular contexts, identifying binders for low-abundance targets. The platform preferentially enriches slow-dissociating aptamers, vital for diagnostics and therapy.
Researchers demonstrated that 40-Hz auditory stimulation significantly elevates beta-amyloid levels in the cerebrospinal fluid of aged rhesus monkeys, with effects persisting for over five weeks. The study provides evidence supporting 40-Hz stimulation as a non-invasive therapy for Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers used dosage-sensitive genes to detect whole-genome duplication events in ancient angiosperm evolution. Their findings suggest a single ancestral WGD event in seed plants, rather than two independent events, with no additional WGD occurring during angiosperm evolution.
Researchers at EAST have successfully accessed a theorized 'density-free regime' for fusion plasmas, achieving stable operation at densities beyond conventional limits. This breakthrough provides new insights into overcoming one of the most persistent physical obstacles on the path toward nuclear fusion ignition.
Researchers developed a 3D electrical imaging technique to study defect passivation in perovskite films. The study found that bulk and surface passivation strategies improved charge transport, with filmstreated with both showing the most uniform conductive pathways.
A study published in Science Advances explores the impact of mountain building and climate cooling on alpine biodiversity, revealing that these processes are key drivers of rich plant diversity. The research found that mountain uplift and cooler global temperatures enabled plants to evolve into new species and connect isolated regions.
A research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a confined crystallization strategy to improve spray-coated perovskite device performance. The approach enables precise control over nucleation behavior during film formation, resulting in low-defect, high-quality perovskite films.
A new study found a hidden pattern inside plant stem cells, controlling the stiffness of their walls. This bimodal pattern prompts precise control over cell division and development. The researchers identified a key enzyme gene and a mechanism to regulate its activity, ensuring healthy plant growth.
Researchers have identified Tapt1 as a key gene in maintaining the balance between protein synthesis and degradation, crucial for normal brain development. The study reveals that Tapt1, along with its partner Suco, ensures proper neural stem cell proliferation and differentiation.
Researchers have developed flexible perovskite solar modules with power conversion efficiency (PCE) over 20% using acid-treated carbon nanotubes as window electrodes. These modules exhibit improved stability, bendability, and scalability, making them a promising solution for sustainable energy systems.
Researchers discovered the biosynthetic pathway of glycitein, a key soybean isoflavonoid, and its role in plant immunity. They found that GmIF6H1 enzyme catalyzes the production of glycitein, which acts synergistically with glyceollins to defend soybeans against infection by Phytophthora sojae.
Researchers discovered that bridgmanite acts like a microscopic 'water container', allowing early Earth to retain substantial amounts of water in the mantle as it solidified. This retained water played a crucial role in transforming the planet from an inferno into a habitable world.
Physicists have directly measured the masses of phosphorus-26 and sulfur-27, crucial for determining the nuclear reaction rate during X-ray bursts. The new data reveal a significant enhancement in the reaction rate, increasing the abundance ratio of sulfur-27 to phosphorus-26.
Researchers have identified a previously unknown sodium-binding site on GlyT2, which supplies the energetic drive required for glycine transport. The study also uncovered a distinctive allosteric binding pocket for lipid-based inhibitors, providing a foundation for rational design of improved analgesics.
Research team created first high-resolution maps of tree species richness and structural diversity in China's natural forests. The study reveals that precipitation seasonality and forest age drive these two dimensions, with projections suggesting future biodiversity gains and challenges.
Researchers found that Chang'e-6 soil has a substantially higher angle of repose than near-side samples, exhibiting flow behavior characteristic of cohesive soils. The elevated angle is attributed to friction, van der Waals forces, and electrostatic forces, particularly in fine non-clay mineral particles.
Researchers elucidated the structure of GPR1 bound to chemerin and β-arrestin, revealing a dynamic transition from a pre-coupled state to a fully engaged state. The study sheds light on the molecular mechanism underlying arrestin-mediated modulation of non-canonical GPCRs.
The JUNO experiment has successfully measured solar neutrino oscillation parameters with a factor of 1.5 to 1.8 better precision than previous experiments. This confirms the existing discrepancy known as the solar neutrino tension, which could be proved or disproved using both solar and reactor neutrinos.
A new fabrication method has been developed to create wafer-scale energy storage capacitors with astonishing heating and cooling rates of up to 1,000 °C per second. This 'flash annealing' technique enables the synthesis of high-performance relaxor antiferroelectric films on silicon wafers in just one second.
Chinese researchers identify black holes as likely source of high-energy component of cosmic ray 'knee'. The study reveals a new 'high-energy component' in the proton energy spectrum, indicating that cosmic rays primarily originate from micro-quasars.
Researchers have identified crystalline hematite and maghemite formed by major impact events in lunar soil samples. This finding provides direct sample-based evidence of highly oxidized materials on the lunar surface.
A new study finds that mangrove tree stems release significant amounts of methane, offsetting up to 27.5% of the blue carbon sequestered by mangroves. The researchers' comprehensive database provides a global-scale assessment of stem methane emissions.
A decade-long study by Chinese Academy of Sciences researchers found that soil microbial communities reorganize to form more stable networks, reducing carbon emissions. Microbial thermal adjustment and efficient microorganisms mitigate the effects of climate warming.
A new study reveals that grassland degradation increases soil microbial diversity while reducing plant richness, leading to a decline in ecosystem functioning and multifunctionality. The research highlights the critical importance of conserving soil microbial communities for sustainable restoration of degraded grasslands.
A research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that lunar surface water has a global source in the solar wind, with its distribution mainly controlled by latitude and regolith maturity. The study used samples from China's Chang'e-6 mission and NASA's Apollo missions to analyze the abundance and origin of lunar surface water.
A new study has found that the Southern Ocean releases substantially more carbon dioxide during the dark austral winter than previously thought. The findings suggest that the region plays a more complex and dynamic role in the global carbon cycle, with implications for climate models.
The High Intensity heavy-ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) successfully completed commissioning with beam on October 28, producing high intensity heavy-ion beams across a broad range of energies. The facility aims to support cutting-edge applications in fields such as energy research, healthcare, materials science, and aerospace.
A Chinese research team has identified a rare natural allele in wild soybeans that increases seed protein content and was lost during domestication. The found allele, PC08 Ins, boosts gene expression, raises ABA levels, and promotes storage protein accumulation.