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.
Researchers identified six major genetic groups, including the small-leafed sinensis and five broadleaf assamica populations from India, Indochina, and Yunnan. The study provides a genetic roadmap for global tea conservation and breeding, defining clear population boundaries and uncovering underused germplasm.
Researchers developed compact, high-tillering rice plants with enhanced bacterial blight resistance by precisely editing the D3 gene. The edited lines combine ideal plant structure with strong resistance, reducing the need for chemical inputs and aligning with regulatory frameworks.
Researchers mapped 50,000 individual cells from aerial and subterranean pegs to identify distinct cell types and gene expression patterns. Hormone signaling, particularly auxin pathway, plays a critical role in regulating gravity-responsive growth and tissue differentiation.
A study reveals that rhizosphere metabolites regulate the spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in plants and soils. Rhizosphere metabolites, such as lipids, significantly influence ARG distribution by affecting microbial interactions.
Researchers have developed a sustainable method for environmental cleanup using iron mineral-bacterial biofilms that degrade pollutants like antibiotics. The system harnesses solar energy to store and release electrons, leading to significant improvements in pollutant degradation.
The material demonstrates a remarkable copper removal rate of 99.5% and total organic carbon reduction of 92.6%. Its adsorption mechanism combines chemical bonding with oxygen-containing functional groups and physical adsorption through the biochar's porous structure.
A novel approach to ecological security planning integrates ecological connectivity, climate-specific risks, and economic feasibility to ensure climate-resilient ecosystems. The study highlights the importance of maintaining forest integrity and ecological connectivity to preserve ecosystem services and biodiversity.
Researchers used boron isotope fingerprinting to track the release of boron from two glass compositions. The findings show that the formation of a protective altered layer controls long-term contaminant release, with magnesium-driven secondary mineral precipitation enhancing dissolution rates.
Researchers developed a robust Ni-Fe spinel catalyst for efficient hydrogen generation at lower temperatures, demonstrating strong activity and resistance to carbon deposition. The optimized catalyst achieved high methane conversion rates and hydrogen concentrations at temperatures as low as 650 °C.
Native halophytic plants reduce alkalinity and promote mineral weathering, organic matter accumulation, and organo-mineral interactions to initiate early-stage soil formation in alkaline bauxite residue. This approach creates a low-input rehabilitation strategy for vast bauxite disposal sites worldwide.
New research reveals that textile color, particularly dark dyes, significantly accelerates microfiber release and degradation. This study provides crucial insights into the ecological risks of synthetic microfibers and highlights the need for stricter monitoring and pollution control strategies.
A new study analyzed over 12,000 artifacts from three archaeological sites in South China, revealing distinct strategies for producing small, portable, and efficient tools. The findings highlight how human groups used technological innovation to respond to fluctuating environments and shifting population dynamics.
Researchers found that high-pressure processing (HPP) accelerates the formation of anthocyanin–catechin complexes but simultaneously reduces their thermal and light stability. The study reveals that HPP alters structural distributions and binding energies, compromising long-term stability of the complexes.
Researchers explore natural enzymatic alternatives to chemical oxidants in wheat-based foods, revealing the catalytic roles of sulfhydryl oxidase, protein disulfide isomerase, and other enzymes. These endogenous enzymes improve gluten cross-linking, elasticity, and sensory qualities.
Researchers applied epibrassinolide to accelerate berry coloration, increase anthocyanin content, enhance sugar accumulation, and promote softening. The study reveals that plant steroid hormones orchestrate grape ripening through coordinated regulation of secondary metabolism, hormone cross-talk, and cell-wall dynamics.
Researchers reconstructed environmental changes during the Middle Pleistocene and found that hominins occupied the Jijiazhuang site during a temperate, wooded grassland phase. The prolonged interglacial conditions provided opportunities for human innovation and resilience in challenging northern environments.
Researchers discovered biomass-derived starch, phytic acid, and chitosan provide substantial improvements in polymer fire safety while aligning with sustainability goals. These natural compounds can be modified and integrated into polymer matrices to deliver effective fire protection.
This study identifies critical gene networks in pearl millet that explain its robust survival and offer molecular targets for engineering more resilient crops. The analysis reveals a complex, tissue-dependent transcriptional network that mobilizes both conserved and distinct molecular pathways to counter abiotic stress.
Researchers optimized diazotization reaction parameters to minimize thermal hazards, providing practical guidance for safer industrial production. The study's findings emphasize the importance of precise temperature control, careful feeding, and efficient cooling systems to ensure stability.
Researchers identify kinases, MYB transcription factors, and zinc finger proteins as key players in controlling litchi bud dormancy. The study provides the first comprehensive phosphoproteomic map of litchi bud dormancy, offering insights into perennial bud regulation mechanisms.
A study reveals how wax content, stomatal behavior, and ABA levels work together to resist fungal invasion in yams. High-quality, disease-resistant varieties can be developed through breeding or biotechnological approaches.
A novel nomogram predicts survival probabilities for patients with both prostate cancer and secondary primary malignancies (SPMs). The study also reveals a significant causal relationship between prostate cancer and urothelial carcinoma, particularly bladder and upper tract cancers.
Researchers identified eight key genes associated with leaf secondary compounds in tea plants, which drive phyllosphere microbiome assembly. The study highlights the crucial role of plant metabolites in shaping microbial functions and offers new opportunities for microbiome optimization.
Researchers identified three new diterpene esters with α-glucosidase inhibitory activity, outperforming the control drug acarbose. The study demonstrates an efficient dereplication approach for discovering bioactive compounds in complex food matrices.
Researchers identified a sucrose-sensing transcription factor SRF1 that regulates α-zein protein production in response to sugar levels. The study reveals a direct regulatory pathway where sucrose signaling modulates storage protein accumulation via SRF1, offering potential breeding strategies to improve maize grain quality.