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Tuning "tension" in nanowires: Researchers boost CO2-to-fuel conversion efficiency fivefold

Researchers at UESTC developed a novel method to enhance metal-halide perovskite photocatalysts by precisely controlling internal lattice tension, leading to a fivefold increase in CO fuel production. The strain modified the electronic structure, slowing down charge recombination and lowering the reaction barrier.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 18, 2025

Circular RNA-encoded protein SCAP-129aa drives platinum resistance in triple-negative breast cancer, new study from Sun Yat-Sen University finds

A new study from Sun Yat-Sen University identifies a critical molecular driver underlying platinum resistance in triple-negative breast cancer. The research team found that the circular RNA-encoded protein SCAP-129aa directly mediates platinum resistance by stabilizing PIK3R2 protein levels.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Life Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 16, 2025

Chinese researchers develop assembloid model to decode adenomyosis pathogenesis

A team of Chinese researchers has developed an assembloid model that mimics the physiological structure of endometrium and adenomyotic lesions, recapitulating transcriptional features consistent with in vivo tissue. The novel system reveals abnormal composition of stromal cell subpopulations during the secretory-like phase may disrupt ...

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Life Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 9, 2025

Faster energetic particles arriving later

Researchers analyzed 10 SEP events with inverse velocity dispersion signatures to investigate underlying mechanisms. The study found that energy-dependent release and longer timescales for high-energy particles explain the counterintuitive behavior.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeObservational study·DateSep 4, 2025

Physics origin of universal unusual magnetoresistance

Researchers provide experimental evidence for universal unusual magnetoresistance, attributing it to interfacial electron scattering governed by magnetization and electric field. The two-vector magnetoresistance model offers a unified framework for understanding magnetoresistance in diverse spintronic systems.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateSep 2, 2025

Wax-assisted exfoliation and dual-surface AlOx encapsulation: significant enhancement of topological phases in MnBi2Te4

Researchers developed a wax-assisted exfoliation method to fabricate high-quality MnBi2Te4 devices with dual-surface AlOx encapsulation. This approach significantly improved the robustness of topological phases in MnBi2Te4, leading to the observation of enhanced axion insulator states and quantum anomalous Hall effects.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 27, 2025

Thermal-stable Ethylammonium doping enables customization of the emission properties of perovskite quantum dots

Scientists developed a novel synthesis method that enables precise control of emission properties in perovskite quantum dots. The approach results in enhanced stability, efficiency, and tailored emission across the Rec.2020 red spectrum. This breakthrough paves the way for high-performance pure-red light-emitting diodes.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 25, 2025

AI + knowledge graph facilitate catalytic pathway design

A new AI-driven framework uses a custom-built catalysis knowledge graph and LLMs to recommend relay catalysis pathways. The system successfully found existing and suggested new pathways for several target molecules, demonstrating its potential to improve efficiency and selectivity in chemical reactions.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 25, 2025

Chinese Meridian Project reveals: Storm-time ionosphere collapse disrupts HF radio propagation

The Chinese Meridian Project study found a dramatic 98% reduction in ionospheric electron density during the May 10-12 super geomagnetic storm, leading to complete loss of ionospheric backscatter echoes. The team also observed significant hemispheric asymmetry, with enhanced electron density in the Southern Hemisphere.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeObservational study·DateAug 21, 2025

Ultra-high-gain MoS2 phototransistor enables room-temperature detection of few-photon signals and attomolar-level immunosensing

A team of scientists has unveiled a MoS2-based phototransistor that sets new records in optical gain and sensitivity. The device detects light pulses containing tens of photons and identifies disease biomarkers at attomolar concentrations, outperforming current gold standard assays.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 21, 2025

How large language models need symbolism

Experts argue that large language models require symbolic representation to excel in complex tasks, citing examples like the Pirahá people and Leibniz's calculus notation. The proposed approach, known as neuro-symbolic synthesis, combines statistical intuition with human-designed symbol systems for efficient reasoning.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateAug 20, 2025

Where plant matters: How forests adjust aerosol cooling effect in surprising ways

A new study reveals complex mechanisms by which forests influence climate through interactions with aerosol formation, highlighting the need for regional consideration to maximize climate benefits. Forestation initiatives must balance competing effects of reduced surface albedo and aerodynamic disturbances on aerosol radiative effects.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 19, 2025

No spin, no catalysis

Researchers have designed a novel single-atom ruthenium-doped Co3O4 catalyst that significantly promotes water splitting efficiency. The high-spin Co3+ species facilitate robust OH* adsorption and enhance the supply of H* intermediates, accelerating the Volmer–Tafel pathway of the hydrogen evolution reaction.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 14, 2025

Thermoelectric breakthrough: resolving classic model limitations with new insights

Researchers introduced a non-parabolicity factor to address limitations of traditional models, enhancing prediction accuracy and providing deeper insights into electron transport mechanisms. This breakthrough enables the design of high-performance thermoelectric materials with improved energy conversion efficiencies.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 14, 2025

Rapid weaving of molecular sieve “meshes”

Researchers developed a triggered air-water interfacial coordination assembly method to synthesize ultrathin large-sized continuous 2D MOF membranes within just 30 minutes. The method enables highly accurate permeable and stable H2/CO2 separation, revolutionizing industrial separation processes.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 13, 2025

Groundbreaking study unveils "pore science and engineering" for next-gen porous materials

Researchers develop a promising blueprint for 'Pore Science and Engineering,' proposing two key aspects: Pore Chemistry and Pore Structure. This concept aims to achieve precise molecular-level control guided by theoretical foundations, transforming the development of porous materials from trial-and-error to on-demand design.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeLiterature review·DateAug 12, 2025

Optimization of key land surface albedo parameter reduces wet bias of climate modeling for the Tibetan Plateau

Researchers optimized a key land surface parameter to reduce the wet bias of climate models for the Tibetan Plateau. The adjustments weakened land-atmosphere interactions, leading to a 16% decrease in precipitation estimates and improved accuracy at 66% of rain gauge stations.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Earth Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 12, 2025

Associate professor Guo-Ming Weng’s group published a research article on simultaneous methane conversion and hydrogen production in Science Bulletin

Researchers developed a NiO/Ni heterostructure electrocatalyst that enhances methane conversion and hydrogen production. The catalyst achieved high liquid product formation rates and remarkable Faradaic efficiencies. In situ characterization revealed the reaction mechanism, identifying key active species and promoting efficient electro...

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·DateAug 11, 2025

Rising carbon dioxide level disrupts insects' ability to choose optimal egg-laying sites

Insects rely on carbon dioxide emissions from host plants to identify ideal egg-laying sites. Rising atmospheric CO₂ levels interfere with this natural signal, leading to maladaptive choices that threaten insect survival. The study highlights the urgent need for both emissions reductions and innovative agricultural adaptation.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 8, 2025