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Engineering the atomic interface opens a new path for atomically thin transistors

Researchers redesign atomic interface to balance competing requirements, enabling aggressive dielectric scaling and preserving electrical performance in atomically thin transistors. This breakthrough advances wafer-scale manufacturing and paves the way for faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient devices.

SourceNational Yang Ming Chiao Tung University·JournalNature Electronics·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 4, 2026

Scientists turn modern biobanks into a new window on human evolution

Researchers analyzed genomic data from over 72,000 Han Taiwanese participants to identify genomic signatures of ongoing natural selection and uncover disease-associated genetic variants. The study reveals that large biobanks can function not only as tools for precision medicine but also as platforms for examining modern human evolution.

SourceNational Yang Ming Chiao Tung University·JournalThe American Journal of Human Genetics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 24, 2026

What happens between hearing and speaking? New research shows how language experience shapes human communication

A Taiwan-led study shows that Mandarin-speaking learners' sounds are deeply shaped by their prior language experience, offering insights into human language learning. The findings highlight how language experience influences both speech perception and production, and demonstrate a selective connection between hearing and speaking.

SourceNational Yang Ming Chiao Tung University·JournalSecond language Research·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 22, 2026

Beyond the blueprint: Early brain activity helps shape vocal circuits linked to a gene associated with speech and communication

Researchers at NYCU found that early brain activity contributes to the maturation of communication circuits, regulating Foxp2 expression. The study identifies a previously underappreciated circuit linking the ventromedial prefrontal cortex and striatum, which is active before vocalizations.