This collection features articles on Additive Manufacturing published in Smart Materials in Manufacturing. Key findings include biodegradability, biocompatibility, antibacterial properties, fatigue resistance, radiation shielding, and mechanical properties of various additively manufactured materials.
Wearable sensors can track dynamic changes in uric acid levels, providing valuable information for assessing healing progress and adjusting treatment plans. Researchers have improved the accuracy and reliability of these sensors using new materials and technologies.
LorMe is an open-source R framework designed to provide a unified approach for standardized microbiome analysis. The platform enables seamless data exchange with widely used microbiome analysis packages, allowing diverse analytical approaches to work together while maintaining flexibility and transparency.
Researchers developed ultrasound-responsive microspheres that release rhBMP-2 on-demand, promoting bone regeneration. The microspheres exhibit remarkable stability and trigger drug release via low-intensity ultrasound.
A new method integrates remote sensing and meteorological data to estimate leaf age of winter wheat before overwintering. The study found that the method significantly improved accuracy compared to traditional methods.
Researchers developed a novel blended-PPY conductive polymer with graphene oxide and indium tin oxide nanoparticles for enhanced antibacterial performance. The resulting nanocomposites showed improved optical behavior and broad-spectrum antibacterial capacity.
Researchers have identified a new powdery mildew resistance gene, Pm72, from wild einkorn wheat that will be useful for wheat breeding. The gene was found to confer effective resistance to all ten pathogen isolates tested and can be detected using a diagnostic marker.
Pastoral communities in Tiaty, Kenya, are adapting to climate variability by changing livestock patterns, farming practices, and settlement arrangements. These adaptations suggest a selective conversion of land from dense shrubland to mixed areas, with a focus on drought-tolerant crops and climate-resilient livestock species.
A Chinese research team has proposed a novel approach to separate dimethyl carbonate from methanol using a tailor-made ionic liquid and heat pump-assisted distillation. The method significantly reduces energy consumption and costs compared to traditional methods, making it an attractive solution for the chemical industry.
A multidisciplinary research framework integrating earth science and environmental engineering is proposed to mitigate the risks of waterborne pathogens. The framework emphasizes real-time detection, numerical simulation, and multi-omics approaches to track pathogens and harmful genes across various media.
A new extraction method concentrates antioxidant compounds from medicinal plants, but the resulting ingredient's safety and effectiveness depend on various factors. The researchers found that a crude herbal extract was more biologically safe than a highly enriched fraction, despite having lower antioxidant potency.
Researchers found that higher spikelet production efficiency (SPE) varieties produced more spikelets per panicle, leading to greater grain yield and harvest index. This suggests a more efficient conversion of vegetative biomass into reproductive sink capacity, improving the rice plant's overall carbon economy.
A team of researchers used UAV-mounted LiDAR sensors to collect point cloud data from over 270 maize doubled haploid lines. They found that single-plant-scale estimation accuracy was superior to row-scale estimation, with higher R² values and lower RMSE values.
Researchers have developed a non-transgenic near-isogenic BR-insensitive line, d61-zh11, by introgressing the classical weak OsBRI1 allele from TC65 into the modern ZH11 background. This line offers a standardized genetic platform for validating BR signaling components and enhancing experimental reproducibility.
A new 'Hydrology–Environment–Ecology' framework bridges aquatic and terrestrial ecological risk assessment for lake conservation. The framework reveals significant increasing trends in both aquatic and terrestrial ecological risks from 2000 to 2019, with habitat quality identified as the key risk indicator.
A new model, PSIDMViT, combines anatomy, physics, and machine learning to predict accurate dose distributions for CyberKnife radiation therapy. The study shows improved agreement with Monte Carlo reference doses and reduced computation time, suggesting a promising strategy for improving radiotherapy dose prediction.
Researchers found that traditional inerting methods are ineffective in preventing explosions from nano-aluminum powder in additive manufacturing. The study suggests that only certain types of inert powders can suppress combustion without promoting it. This research provides critical evidence and theoretical basis for developing targete...
A new framework integrates all stages of carbohydrate vaccine development, from antigen production to clinical evaluation. The framework highlights emerging technologies like automated glycan assembly and AI-driven glycoscience to transform vaccine design.
Researchers from Peking University have reviewed the role of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging geodesy in monitoring glacier velocity, which helps assess how glaciers respond to climate change. SAR offers a non-contact alternative to field-based approaches, providing high-resolution measurements over large and difficult-to-access ...
Researchers have identified a sensitive isotopic biomarker for early anemia detection using copper stable isotope ratios (δ⁶⁵Cu) in pediatric serum. The study also uncovered distinct serum metallomic patterns linked to body mass index (BMI), including a strong positive association between serum lead levels and increasing BMI.
Researchers developed a controllable assembly strategy to create BaCrO4@B core-shell energetic microspheres with precisely engineered spatial structures. The new method achieved uniform elemental distribution, preserved crystal structure, and continuous shell coverage, resulting in enhanced combustion stability and energy output.
The researchers developed an image-aided terminal guidance attitude control scheme to tackle airframe disturbances and EFP trajectory dispersion in multirotor strikes. The system realizes finite-time convergence of attitude errors and real-time compensation of wind gusts and model uncertainties, greatly improving aiming stability.
A recent study investigates vacancy- and void-controlled hotspot formation in RDX, demonstrating how coupled defect structures regulate chemical activation and thermal localization across multiple length scales. Vacancies significantly shorten reaction initiation times and reduce decomposition barriers, accelerating the initial decompo...
A new review article proposes a gene-to-landscape framework to assess aquatic ecosystem health, predicting collapse and tipping points. The framework spans four interconnected scales, integrating molecular signals and landscape stability for early warning systems.
Flexible electromagnetic induction-type tactile sensors offer a promising route for low-power, robust and self-powered interfaces. The researchers provided a systematic roadmap for development, including application-oriented design and multimodal integration with other sensing mechanisms.
A new study published in Hepatobiliary Communications reveals that standard CT scans can detect stage-specific tissue patterns predicting severe liver complications in chronic hepatitis B-related cirrhosis. Visceral fat and muscle shifts carry different warning meanings based on the patient's disease stage.
Researchers found ulinastatin significantly exerts hepatoprotective effects by inhibiting cytokines, reducing cell death and oxidative stress, and regulating immune function. It also adjusts enzyme activity involved in blood clotting and fibrinolysis system, showing potential as supportive treatment for liver diseases.
A simple protonated organic solvent treatment removes native oxide layers and forms a functional magnesium ethoxide interlayer, preserving the anode's microstructure. This enables uniform stripping and plating, delivering unprecedented cycling stability.
Researchers developed a self-compliant and adhesive hydrogel interface to form a soft, stable bridge between wearable electrodes and skin. The design enables high-quality ECG, EMG, and EEG recording, maintaining stability during exercise and oily skin conditions.
A study reviews China's development in seismic risk management, tracing the field's progress from disaster response policies to catastrophe risk management and emergency management. The authors suggest strengthening engineering foundations while prioritizing system recovery and adaptation after earthquakes.
The study examines electrolysis technologies, cost variations, market development rules, and policy mechanisms for green hydrogen production. It highlights the importance of infrastructure, regulatory standards, and investment incentives for widespread adoption.
Recent studies have challenged the classical view of immune checkpoints as local suppressive molecules only active in tumor immunity. Instead, ICs participate in systemic immune homeostasis and are embedded in broader inflammatory and metabolic networks.
Researchers found that ZIP9 deletion in mice led to premature death, spatial memory deficits, and reduced cognitive flexibility, with significant changes in PSD95, TNF-α, and IL-1β levels. The study suggests a brain–gut–key molecule network connecting cognitive function, gut microbiota, and lipid metabolism.
Recent studies have expanded our understanding of immune checkpoint functions, revealing their involvement in systemic immune homeostasis and broader inflammatory networks. Aberrant IC regulation has been linked to various conditions, including infections, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic inflammation.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar, causing widespread damage and leaving communities to face years of recovery. Researchers mapped the fault behavior behind the event, finding a 500km surface rupture along the Sagaing Fault.
The ENCECO Youth Talent Program provides one-year Young Scholar Support Plan, Journal Expert Training Program, and honorary certificate to outstanding early career researchers in environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology. The program aims to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the next generation of editorial talent.
Researchers developed a biomimetic bilayer scaffold with synchronized minocycline release and liposome-encapsulated simvastatin delivery to facilitate optimal periodontal repair. The scaffold promotes alveolar bone regeneration through combined osteoconductive and osteoinductive mechanisms.
Researchers developed a two-step simulation framework to assess vibration transmitted through tracks, stations, buildings, and soil near Changsha Huanghua Airport. They found that floor responses were stronger than structural columns at the same floor, with high-speed trains causing perceptible vibrations.
Researchers developed salt-tolerant wheat varieties with improved yield stability under sodic conditions. Key findings include proline accumulation and potassium content as primary indicators of salt tolerance.
Researchers found that deformation across the region is dominated by crustal compression, with intense strain concentrated near Siberut Island and the Sumatran Fault Zone. The study provides critical information for updating seismic hazard assessments and long-term disaster planning.
Researchers at Xidian University have developed a photonic spiking hashing framework that generates stable binary codes for fast similarity retrieval. The approach overcomes challenges in implementing hashing retrieval in physical photonic hardware, achieving reliable performance on image and text retrieval tasks.
The International Conference on Advanced (Nano)composites 2027 will bring together researchers from around the world to exchange ideas and present new research in composites and nanocomposites. The conference aims to provide an international platform for academic exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration, and industry engagement.
Researchers developed a multi-functional biomaterial that eradicates residual cancer cells, prevents bacterial colonization, and regenerates missing bone tissue. Gallium oxide selectively targets bone cancer cells overexpressing transferrin receptors, causing cell death, while preventing infection in surgical sites.
A nanosensor developed to study cardiovascular disease successfully distinguishes autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from intellectual disability (ID), even when both conditions share the same genetic mutation. This method measures real-time nitric oxide production in patient-derived stem cells, offering a new diagnostic pathway for ASD.
A new study reveals that excessive fibrin deposition drives chronic inflammation in diabetic periodontitis. A targeted peptide successfully stops this inflammation and promotes periodontal bone regeneration, offering a potential universal therapeutic strategy for various immune-mediated diabetic comorbidities.
Researchers propose homeostasis-restoring strategies involving exogenous nitrate interventions and targeted stem cell regulation for diseases such as dental caries, periodontitis, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. This new paradigm aims to prevent diseases before they arise.
A new review reveals autophagy's complex role in neuropathic pain, with moderate protection in neurons and pro-inflammatory effects in astrocytes and microglia. Targeting autophagy may address both pain and its emotional comorbidities like anxiety and depression.
Researchers developed an oxygen-modified sulfide electrolyte that stabilizes interfaces while maintaining rapid lithium transport, leading to high-performance solid-state batteries. The approach improved battery stability, capacity, and cycling life, opening opportunities for safer and faster-charging solid-state batteries.
A new study reports a residue-free electrolyte additive, sodium trifluoromethanesulfinate (NaSO₂CF₃), designed to improve initial efficiency, cycle life, and manufacturability in sodium-ion batteries. The additive improved Coulombic efficiency from 82.6% to 96.0% and maintained capacity retention after 600 cycles.
A recent hantavirus outbreak on a polar expedition cruise ship highlights the risk of person-to-person transmission and the need for multi-sectoral coordination. The incident, which resulted in three deaths, underscores the importance of microbiome surveillance and ecologically informed travel health regulations.