Researchers demonstrate that separating low-temperature pretreatment from high-temperature liquefaction reduces nitrogen in municipal sludge-derived bio-oil, improving its chemical composition and potential for use as a cleaner biofuel. The two-stage hydrothermal processing approach effectively redirects nitrogen away from the oil phase.
Researchers have developed a method to convert cigarette butts into advanced nanoporous carbon electrodes, resulting in high energy and power densities alongside exceptional long-term stability. The process also offers a scalable pathway for producing sustainable, low-cost electrode materials for next-generation energy storage systems.
Researchers develop a method to convert mannan-rich palm handicraft wastes into levomannosan and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural through optimized pyrolysis. This process establishes a clear structure–reaction–product relationship, enabling the production of valuable platform chemicals from agricultural waste.
A new study using digital twins shows that operational emissions from heating dominate total building emissions, with coal-based heating contributing significantly to emissions. The findings emphasize the need for low-carbon heating technologies, efficient materials, and localized supply chains to reduce life-cycle emissions.
Researchers have developed a seawater-driven process to recover ethane and liquefied petroleum gas from LNG using only ambient-temperature seawater. The study shows that regasification facilities can deliver pipeline-quality natural gas and high-value petrochemical feedstocks, reducing energy consumption and emissions.
A study reveals that alternative splicing (AS) and genetic variation contribute to feed efficiency differences in fish. AS variants were linked to superior feed utilization, providing new molecular targets for breeding more efficient strains.
Research reveals that early exposure to pollutants like benzo[a]pyrene can have lasting effects on fish skeletons, disrupting growth programs and causing deformities. The study found a strong concentration-dependent embryotoxicity in developing fish, with persistence of developmental toxicity across generations.
A study on the pufferfish (Takifugu fasciatus) found that its liver uses autophagy to defend against cold and copper stress. Autophagy helps the liver recycle damaged components and maintain internal balance under stress. The research identifies three key genes (lc3, beclin-1, and p62) that play a crucial role in this process.
A study reveals that ancient masonry provides unique habitats for vascular plants, ferns, and climbers, regulating humidity and temperature. The research demonstrates the importance of balancing heritage conservation with biodiversity protection on Hainan Island.
The study highlights the multifunctional natural substitute for antibiotics in swine production, demonstrating broad antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-regulating effects. Dietary supplementation improves intestinal barrier integrity, increases growth metrics, and reduces fecal E. coli.
The study highlights the need to incorporate virus-based indicators into wastewater treatment optimization and public health risk assessment. Viral communities persist throughout treatment, with several taxa showing high prevalence from influent to effluent.
Researchers discovered that plant-derived phenolic acids can act as powerful antibiotic adjuvants by boosting tetracycline uptake and disabling bacterial defense systems. These compounds restore the efficacy of an aging antibiotic and offer a faster and more affordable alternative to developing new antibiotics.
Rising temperatures trigger a surge in carbon-degradation genes, favoring pathways that rapidly consume easily degradable carbon. This shift has significant implications for predicting carbon fluxes under climate change.
Research reveals that incomplete water disinfection primes bacteria to take up resistance genes, contributing to antibiotic resistance persistence. Sub-lethal stress enhances bacterial survival and acquisition of resistance genes from the environment.
Researchers found that humic substances formed at higher temperatures stimulate microbial carbohydrate metabolism and promote the accumulation of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in soils. The study highlights a balance between soil carbon sequestration and ecological risk, emphasizing the need for sustainable residue-return practices.
A study demonstrates that combining silybin and carvedilol synergistically suppresses hepatic stellate cell activation and reverses liver fibrosis by targeting Wnt4/β-catenin signaling. This clinically feasible combination strategy has a promising new therapeutic approach for liver disease.
A new study has found that membrane filtration is a superior method for collecting submicron aerosols, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The research provides practical guidance for accurate airborne pathogen monitoring in hospitals, schools, and other high-risk indoor environments.
The study reveals that SMX enhances nitrous oxide emissions, which are nearly 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide. This increase occurs due to the suppression of nitrogen removal and stimulation of incomplete denitrification in sediments, leading to a significant impact on coastal ecosystems.
Plant-derived compounds interfere with bacterial quorum sensing to reduce human bacterial pathogens and antibiotic resistance in agricultural soils. The study shows that plant extracts can substantially reduce risks posed by these microbes by disrupting their communication and sharing harmful traits.
Researchers found that low doses of tetracycline, ampicillin, kanamycin, and streptomycin increase resistant bacteria and stabilize resistance through increased oxidative stress and membrane permeability. Long-term exposure to such low-level antibiotics leads to faster and more persistent expansion of resistant bacteria.
At low E3 concentrations, MBGS effectively removes organic pollutants and transforms estrogens into less toxic metabolites through microbial synergy. However, high E3 levels disrupt granule structure and collapse Cyanobacteria, reducing removal efficiency.
This study reveals RsMYB28 plays a crucial role in regulating AGSL biosynthesis, improving rapeseed resistance and nutritional quality. The overexpression of RsMYB28 enhances GSL content, leading to increased anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Bacterial diversity is consistently higher in sediments than surface waters, with specific groups indicating ecological conditions and nutrient status. The study's findings provide new scientific foundations for microbial-based water-quality monitoring and sustainable freshwater ecosystem management.
Microplastics can contribute up to 10% of dissolved organic carbon in surface waters and alter microbial activity, pollutant behavior, and carbon cycling. The study found that UV light is the dominant driver of microplastic-derived dissolved organic matter formation.
A study published in New Contaminants reveals that black carbon can limit the transfer of antibiotic resistance genes into plant tissues and seeds, potentially mitigating antimicrobial resistance risks. Straw burning, which is commonly used to dispose of crop straw, also reduces ARG abundance in leaves and seeds.
Researchers developed a scalable method to convert agricultural residues into high-performance CO2 adsorbents. The optimized material, PKBC-3, shows strong potential for fixed-bed capture units and industrial gas purification.
A new study develops efficient, regenerable, and magnetically recoverable biosorbents from abundant lignocellulosic residues to remove toxic pollutants like PCP from industrial wastewater. The resulting magnetic biochars show high adsorption efficiency and excellent reusability.
Researchers have identified two new immune genes, AsFADD and Ascaspase-8, that regulate apoptosis and suppress inflammation in farmed black seabream. These findings provide valuable targets for disease-resistant breeding and could lead to the development of more effective vaccines and immunostimulants.
A new Fe/C composite catalyst rapidly degrades sulfamethoxazole with up to 94.6% removal efficiency, effective across a wide pH range and in complex soil environments. The catalyst's high stability and strong radical production make it a scalable solution for environmental remediation.
The international journal aims to leverage cutting-edge research findings to promote civil engineering's intelligent transformation. Key priorities include serving as an innovation hub, building an intellectual support base for strategic underpinning, and establishing a cross-disciplinary convergence platform.
A new study reveals the molecular clues behind cassava's better heat handling than potato. Cassava maintains photosynthesis and hormonal balance to withstand heat, whereas potato relies on energy-costly stress repair mechanisms.
The loss of submerged macrophytes, which trap arsenic, can lead to its release into the water upon plant death. This study highlights a previously underestimated process, revealing an overlooked pathway for arsenic contamination.
A 150-day microcosm experiment simulated acid rain, weakening native microbial networks and creating space for invasive pathogens. The study found that surviving populations underwent major genomic remodeling, evolving into more persistent and virulent strains.
Researchers discovered iron oxide polymorphs' effect on organophosphate ester pollutants' degradation. The study found that the crystalline phase determines OPE breakdown, offering insight into environmental fate and risks of plastic-derived contaminants.
A new study finds that warming, humidification, and rising nitrogen deposition can substantially amplify N₂O emissions from steppe ecosystems. The Eurasian steppe is a significant source of global N₂O emissions, with grasslands contributing nearly one-third of global emissions.
A new study reveals that judiciously applying nitrogen can double dry-season rice yields and reduce reactive nitrogen pollution from rice paddies. The optimized nitrogen rates are found to boost farmer profitability while minimizing ecological and social costs, offering a sustainable solution for rice production in Myanmar.
A new framework demonstrates that urban watersheds release most ammonium through baseflow linked to leaking sewer systems, while agricultural regions shift seasonally between groundwater-dominated nitrate transport and storm-driven dissolved organic nitrogen pulses. Effective nitrogen management requires recognizing where pollution ori...
A recent study sheds light on the spatial patterns of denitrification and anammox along a 3,500 km latitudinal gradient, highlighting their contributions to global nitrogen cycling. The research found that denitrification rates declined with soil depth, while anammox contributed more significantly in riparian bulk soils.
Researchers developed a manure-integrated nitrogen management strategy that rebalances soil microbes to reduce N₂O emissions while maintaining high crop yields. The approach improved soil quality and enriched key N₂O-reducing microbes, leading to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
A study found that duckweed effectively suppresses HONO and NOₓ emissions but intensifies N₂O and NH₃ losses, posing environmental trade-offs. Duckweed improves nitrogen retention and may enhance nitrogen-use efficiency, but its use raises concerns about greenhouse gas emissions.
This study analyzed 57 variables across 18 kebeles in Ethiopia's Gedeo Zone to identify key factors affecting coffee production. The research revealed unique combinations of environmental and management characteristics among five distinct clusters, providing practical recommendations for farmers and policymakers.
A new gene, TaDOF4.7-B, has been identified to boost wheat regeneration and transformation efficiency by modulating cytokinin metabolism. This breakthrough provides a genetic tool for improving transformation efficiency in wheat, enabling faster and more reliable regeneration across genotypes.
Researchers have identified a significant link between UV absorption and environmental radiation levels in pollen, using a new method to analyze the autofluorescence intensity of sporopollenin. The study found that plants with higher UV resistance exhibited elevated Integral of Sporopollenin Autofluorescence Intensity (ISAI) values.
A new study warns that delayed climate mitigation could lead to a sharp decline in the social cost of carbon, eroding global motivation for renewable energy adoption. The research reveals that if action is delayed until after 2050, damages may near 30% of GDP and the likelihood of limiting warming to 2°C falls below 10%.
A study published in Energy & Environment Nexus highlights the benefits of biochar in semi-continuous anaerobic digestion systems treating food waste. Biochar enhances hydrogen and methane production, stabilizes pH, and promotes microbial resilience, making it a practical and cost-effective additive for improving TPAD performance.
Researchers develop direct regeneration approach to restore high-nickel lithium-ion battery cathodes, extending lifespan and improving energy density. The new method uses a LiOH-LiNiO3-lithium salicylate eutectic salt system to repair structural integrity and compensate for lithium loss.
A team of researchers has identified a powerful selenium-reducing bacterium that can convert inorganic selenium into nanoparticles, promoting plant growth and enhancing the flavor compounds in tea leaves. The optimized bio-nano selenium agent enriched tea leaves with organic selenium, lowered levels of bitter catechins and harmful elem...
A study investigated the effect of pasteurized versus non-pasteurized milk on dairy calf gut health. Non-pasteurized milk promoted a more stable microbial community and higher abundance of beneficial Lactobacillus species.
This study found that applying 180 kg N ha⁻¹ with short-term low-intensity shading significantly improved plant growth, photosynthesis, and antioxidant capacity. Shading deepened leaf greenness and increased chlorophyll a and b content without altering their ratio.
A review of machine-learning innovations in the tea industry highlights breakthroughs in non-destructive assessment, cultivation, harvesting, processing, and quality assurance. These technologies achieve accuracy rates exceeding 95% in tea grading and chemical prediction.