Researchers compared Bi-2212 and Nb3Al under identical room-temperature electron irradiation, revealing a significant difference in their responses to damage. Bi-2212 progressively lost its crystalline order and became fully amorphous, while Nb3Al retained its crystal structure even after a substantially longer exposure. The study prov...
A study found that Radix isatidis herbal residue supplementation improved growth, mucosal immunity, gut microbiota, and lipid metabolism in broilers. The residue also increased serum immunoglobulin A, lowered low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and enhanced meat composition.
A team of researchers created a fishbone catalyst that efficiently converted waste agricultural film into olefin-rich bio-oil through microwave-assisted pyrolysis. The catalyst achieved a bio-oil yield of 89.32 wt.%, with olefins accounting for 84.03% of the oil and C6–C12 compounds dominating the hydrocarbon fraction.
A new method has been developed to increase tar yield from low-rank coal, resulting in improved fuel quality and reduced unwanted reactions. By redirecting volatile compounds towards a cooler central zone, the researchers were able to limit secondary cracking and increase total tar yield by approximately 8.5%.
Researchers have developed an iron-copper bimetallic activated hydrochar capable of removing methylene blue dye and treating industrial wastewater from potato processing. The material achieved a maximum dye adsorption capacity of 1,635.28 mg/g under optimized conditions.
Researchers used CRISPR/Cas9 to eliminate the SlERF.J2 gene in tomatoes, improving drought and salt tolerance. The edited plants showed enhanced germination, root growth, and antioxidant defenses.
A study found that dyadic coping partially explains the association between fear of cancer recurrence and depression among middle-aged and older survivors. The findings highlight the value of involving partners in psychological care to improve emotional well-being during cancer recovery.
A research team has computationally designed a synthetic peptide that enables modular detection of coronavirus 3CLPro enzymatic activity. The optimized peptide produced clear loss-of-signal or gain-of-signal responses corresponding to different 3CLPro expression levels, measuring protease activity rather than viral presence.
Researchers developed Latent Seal, a watermarking framework that integrates image watermarks into latent diffusion models. The approach helps identify AI-generated content and support copyright verification without degrading image quality. Tests show the method remains accurate after common edits and distortions.
The review highlights security and ethical risks in AI-powered embodied systems, including hallucinations, synthetic forgeries, and adversarial attacks. It proposes a roadmap toward dependable embodied intelligence through safeguards like contextual checking, forgery detection, and risk-aware reasoning.
A study identifies clear body-shape differences between wild and farmed populations of the stinging catfish, revealing how natural habitats and hatchery conditions can impact diversity. The research provides a framework for selecting diverse broodstock and preserving valuable wild morphotypes to support more resilient and sustainable a...
Researchers identified TaPGS1's role in increasing grain size by enriching flavonols, altering auxin distribution, and delaying endosperm cellularization. Flavonol accumulation was associated with increased endosperm cell number and larger grains.
A study discovered a possible epigenetic mechanism that primes the 'Shuxinyou' (SXY) cultivar of Aquilaria sinensis for high-yield agarwood production. SXY accumulated more alcohol-soluble resin extract and showed stronger terpenoid biosynthesis after controlled wounding.
A research team discovered an epigenetic mechanism in Aquilaria sinensis cultivar SXY that enables efficient agarwood production. The study found that pre-existing chromatin accessibility prepares metabolic genes for rapid activation after injury, supporting molecular screening for high-yielding cultivars.
Researchers identified MaLBD50 as a key positive regulator of banana ripening that directly activates the β-amylase gene MaBMY1. Increasing MaLBD50 expression hastened ripening and reduced pulp starch, while silencing it delayed ripening and preserved starch. This discovery clarifies how bananas convert stored starch into sugars.
This paper proposes simple equations to predict the minimum oil film thickness and its position in reciprocating contacts, in good agreement with experimental data. The equations enable easy estimation of oil film thickness variation throughout the contact using operating conditions.
A study found that tree felling caused more harm to residual trees than extraction, which harmed seedlings. Most damage was mild, but routine harvesting may weaken regeneration and future forest development. The findings suggest improved practices for sustainable timber production in Nepal's managed Sal forests.
A study found that converting rice straw into biochar can reduce copper and lead in rice grains while increasing soil health. Biochar did not significantly increase arsenic, cadmium, nickel, or zinc levels in grains.
A study found that metal–oxygen bond length is positively correlated with trace-element bioaccumulation across three plant-soil datasets. The relationship could help predict plant uptake and reduce the need for costly experiments.
A study found that frequent chemical exposure and low antioxidant intake are associated with increased health symptoms among young laboratory scientists. The researchers also discovered that stronger safety knowledge is linked to better protective practices.
Research reveals microplastics can reduce cadmium's toxic effects on crops by up to 4.5-fold, and moderate oxidative damage and tissue contamination. The study's findings highlight the complexity of assessing agricultural soils contaminated by multiple pollutants.
Researchers developed oxygen-nanobubble-loaded biochar that maintains oxidizing conditions and converts mobile Cd into stable soil fractions. This approach supports beneficial microbial functions, improves plant growth, and reduces cadmium accumulation in rice tissues.
A recent study found that hospitals' wastewater controls significantly reduced antibiotic resistance in nearby waters, contrary to previous assumptions. Geography rather than hospital proximity was the primary factor shaping local resistomes. The research highlights the importance of effective treatment infrastructure and regulatory en...
A study used digital senses to identify unique flavor fingerprints of five Minnan oolong tea varieties. The research combined electronic nose and tongue technologies with high-resolution metabolomics to distinguish the cultivars, offering an objective tool for varietal authentication and quality assessment.
Researchers identified a long non-coding RNA, lnc87821, that negatively regulates CsJAZ2 to modulate salt and alkali stress responses in tea plants. This regulatory module reveals how tea plants respond to unfavorable soils, providing a new molecular entry point for understanding adaptation and breeding for stronger resistance.
A study by Haohao Yu's & Faguang Hu's team reveals that anaerobic fermentation dry processing produces the strongest enrichment of flavor-related compounds in Arabica coffee beans. The researchers found that this processing method increases key non-volatile metabolites linked to aroma, flavor, acidity, body and balance.
A study published in Beverage Plant Research reveals that leafhopper-pierced tea's prized honey flavor is not produced by a single compound, but rather by the combined effects of aroma volatiles, taste-active non-volatiles, and cross-modal aroma-taste perception. Volatile compounds shape floral, sweet, and honey-like impressions, while...
Scientists have discovered a new salamander species, Pachytriton yeae sp. nov., in the Huaiyu Mountains of eastern China. The species is named after Professor Changyuan Ye, who collaborated with his late partner and colleague Liang Fei for over six decades.
Research found that mulberry branch-derived biochar enhances digestive enzyme activity, strengthens antioxidant responses, reshapes gut microbiota, and reduces harmful nitrogen compounds in aquaculture water. Moderate dietary levels showed improved fish health and reduced environmental stress without impairing growth performance.
A study by Rupesh Kumar Singh's team found that biochar can reduce the ecological stress caused by copper and commercial glyphosate formulations in soil. Biochar significantly reduced earthworm avoidance in contaminated treatments by approximately 29%, showing partial but meaningful mitigation.
A new enzyme-free test strip detects mosquito-borne viruses with high sensitivity, promising rapid field testing and infection control in resource-limited regions. The multisite bridging-mediated lateral flow immunoassay outperforms conventional methods, offering a promising diagnostic platform for outbreak surveillance.
A research team identified Crocin II, a natural compound derived from saffron, as a promising therapeutic candidate for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. By reducing ANGPTL8 protein levels, Crocin II alleviated liver fat accumulation and improved lipid profiles.
The 24hreview initiative presents a standardized, shared pre-submission integrity layer for the global academic publishing community. The platform has already piloted its approach with Wiley and seen reliable verification of manuscript integrity within 24 hours.
A previously unknown species of venomous pit viper has been discovered in the eastern Himalayas, specifically in Medog County, China. The new species, Ovophis medogensis, possesses distinct physical and genetic characteristics that set it apart from its closest relatives.
Researchers have delivered a comprehensive roadmap for deep learning-based face video restoration, offering a unified framework to understand and advance the rapidly evolving field. Dedicated face video restoration techniques can restore clarity, preserve identity, and maintain temporal smoothness across video frames.
A recent study found that moderate soil moisture enhances nitrification under higher ammonium supply, while waterlogged conditions suppress aerobic nitrifiers due to limited oxygen. The researchers observed a mismatch between microbial activities, leading to nitrite accumulation.
A study found elevated microplastic levels in boreholes near a cement factory, with fibers and films predominating, and polyethylene, PET, PVC, PP, and nylon posing high health risks. The research highlights the need for improved waste management and routine groundwater monitoring to protect human health.
Researchers redesigned polycrystalline SnSe with lead and germanium co-doping, introducing beneficial vacancy defects that promote electron-phonon decoupling. The optimized material exhibited high room-temperature thermoelectric performance, enhanced mechanical robustness, and demonstrated device-level cooling and power generation.
Researchers found that higher hydrothermal temperatures promote melanoidin formation, inhibiting methane production and disrupting methanogenic microbial communities. Melanoidins accumulated at increasing levels with hydrothermal severity, reducing digestion efficiency and methane quality.
A landmark international competition has revealed that AI systems designed to spot fake faces perform unevenly across demographic groups, with lighter-skinned individuals enjoying higher accuracy while darker-skinned faces are more frequently misclassified. The top-ranked solution combined data curation, mixture-of-experts architecture...
A PSO-based optimization strategy improves economic and environmental performance of hybrid residential microgrids by optimizing distributed energy resources. The approach reduced system cost, diesel dependence, and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 50% compared to the HOMER simulation platform.
A new study reveals that reheating in two-stage Rankine cycles can generate up to 9.2 MW of net power with 24.1% thermal efficiency, representing a 22% improvement over optimal single-fluid designs. This technology offers LNG terminals a practical pathway to recover wasted cryogenic energy and reduce energy losses during regasification.
The updated consensus provides scenario-based recommendations for negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) use, focusing on wound type, infection status, and patient-specific risks. By matching NPWT to the wound and patient, clinicians can improve healing, reduce postoperative infections, and minimize complications.
A new motion-aware AI framework recognizes subtle nonverbal cues, including micro-gestures that words often hide. The system improves detection of these fleeting movements, opening the door to more honest emotion understanding.
A new global consensus delivers guidelines for using tools like ChatGPT responsibly, protecting against fake references, data leaks, and machines masquerading as authors. The goal is to allow AI to assist with tasks like polishing English without compromising research integrity.
Researchers found that biopolymer-derived small molecules can activate complex microbial pathways, leading to more efficient and stable carbon incorporation in soil. The study reveals promising results for regenerating degraded agricultural soils using a scalable, nature-based strategy.
Researchers developed a cost-effective and sustainable method to reduce arsenic contamination in rice by applying silicon both to soil and as a foliar spray. This approach achieved significant reductions in arsenic uptake and grain accumulation, particularly in high-risk fields.
Long-term conservation tillage significantly alters soil microbial dynamics, increasing microbial abundance and reducing competition. Key taxa like Bradyrhizobium flourish under CT, while assembly of microbial communities shifts to stochastic processes with increasing soil depth.
Researchers tracked fluorescently labeled montmorillonite particles in wheat and found they could bypass traditional root barriers, entering through lateral root junctions. The findings suggest a novel pathway for nutrient delivery, potentially revolutionizing sustainable fertilizer design.
Researchers found that winter seasonality and vegetation type significantly impact bacterial, fungal, and protistan communities in subtropical wetlands. Invasive plants disrupt native habitats, while restoration projects may boost microbial diversity but reduce protistan diversity.