A new low-crosstalk iontronic e-skin design suppresses mechanical strain propagation while maintaining sensitivity, enabling stable and reliable multi-point spatial perception. This system achieves efficient Braille recognition with auditory feedback, providing a promising technological pathway for assistive tactile sensing applications.
A new AI model, ShapKAN, has been integrated into the cloud-based platform AI4Min-PE to predict five critical thermodynamic parameters across extreme pressures. The platform offers speed and accuracy far beyond conventional approaches, enabling scientists to explore the chemistry of materials under extreme conditions.
Researchers discovered a probiotic strain, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis B960, that enhances the glucose-lowering effects of glibenclamide with minimal degradation. This combination therapy reduces fasting blood glucose levels and improves pancreatic function while alleviating hepatotoxicity.
Researchers developed a new approach to teach robots to learn human grasping skills, enabling adaptive and universal grasping to diverse objects. The framework captures multimodal tactile data and encodes it into high-level semantic grasping states, allowing robots to recognize general states of interaction.
A research team developed a zero-dimensional hybrid metal halide that exhibits reversible fluorescence switching under pressure and solvent stimulation. The material can be toggled between non-emissive and highly emissive states, paving the way for multifunctional optical applications.
Researchers discovered a new route to quantum criticality in a material with atomic disorder, where a weak magnetic field triggers a transition from spin clusters to a coherent heavy-electron metal. This finding expands the landscape for quantum materials research and provides insight into strange-metal behavior.
Researchers discovered a 'genome size–ecological function' differentiation pattern among cyanobacteria, identifying smaller genomes as 'streamlined types' that dominate in phosphorus-deficient environments and rarely produce toxins. This study proposes using a genome size threshold to initiate preventive measures before blooms occur.
Scientists have developed injectable nanorobots with ultrasensitive chemotaxis for precision cancer therapy, achieving high targeting efficiency, deep penetration, and significant cell internalization in a tumor-bearing mouse model. The nanorobots showed a 49-fold boost in tumor suppression efficacy compared to passive counterparts.
A new study suggests that current climate actions may not effectively curb global warming acceleration, as aerosol reduction weakens cooling effect. Climate policy assessments need to consider additional climate effects from co-reduced aerosols and their risks.
A team of researchers developed an AI algorithm capable of classifying complex topological phases of matter without relying on traditional mathematical tools. The breakthrough tackles the notoriously difficult realm of non-Hermitian systems and suggests that AI can surpass human capabilities in certain domains of abstract reasoning.
A novel photodynamic platform combines antibacterial action, hemostasis and pain relief under natural sunlight, enabling painless, antibiotic-free therapy for infected diabetic wounds. The treatment demonstrates rapid hemostatic capability and a pronounced analgesic effect.
Scientists discovered a novel method to identify upper-layer ozone intrusion events, which substantially elevate surface ozone levels and intensify atmospheric oxidation capacity. ULOI events accelerate wintertime sulfate and secondary organic aerosol formation in the North China Plain.
A comprehensive study reveals that urbanization significantly amplifies lake warming, threatening freshwater ecosystems. The research highlights the role of urban heat island effect and altered hydrological processes in driving accelerated warming.
A recent study reveals that over 680,000 new cases of hepatocellular carcinoma were estimated worldwide in 2022, with 78.4% attributable to nine modifiable risk factors. The majority of HCC cases are preventable, and the study emphasizes the need for targeted preventive programs.
Researchers have introduced a spatial-adaptive active-learning workflow to accelerate search for highly durable OER catalysts. The new method optimizes two objectives sequentially within a unified framework, identifying a Cu-RuO2 catalyst with exceptional performance and long-term stability.
Knocking out the OsDT5 gene boosts drought resistance in rice, corn, and wheat, as well as the bryophyte Physcomitrium patens. The study provides a unified mechanistic framework for drought adaptation in terrestrial plants.
A novel approach to designing crystalline organic nanofiber photosensitizers has been developed. These materials exhibit exceptional light harvesting and singlet oxygen generation capabilities, enabling rapid photooxidation of organic substrates.
Researchers developed a locally active memristive oscillator using vanadium oxide that exhibits rich dynamic behaviors and exceptional frequency-domain information processing capabilities. The device operates at the edge of chaos, amplifying small fluctuations to generate self-oscillations and producing complex responses.
A team from Huazhong University of Science and Technology has developed a novel material that significantly improves piezoelectric responsiveness and mass-producesibility. The new polymer, created using a simple process, overcomes the challenges of achieving highly responsive materials for wearable health trackers and energy harvesters.
A new signaling cascade has been discovered in plants to cope with nitrate deficiency, involving ROS and transcription factors WRKY42/WRKY58. This finding provides a conceptual framework for engineering nitrogen-efficient crops.
A team at East China Normal University directly observes femtosecond-scale quantum coherence transfer from an external laser field to microcavity exciton-polaritons. The study confirms that decoherence in the exciton reservoir is key to losing original coherence.
Researchers discover breast cancer cells hijack the immune system's alarm pathway, inducing chronic pro-tumor inflammation. This shift creates a vulnerability that can be targeted by existing immunotherapies.
Researchers have developed a novel catalyst for acidic two-electron oxygen reduction that enables the self-adjusting mechanism. This breakthrough offers a highly efficient, selective, and stable method for hydrogen peroxide synthesis in acidic media.
The team designed a strategy to create monolayer altermagnets using V2(Se,Te)2O as a template. High-throughput calculations identified 612 potential altermagnets with spin-splitting bands and CSML, showcasing their precision and potential for advanced spintronics applications.
Researchers develop record-high circular polarization of 25.3% in GaN-based spin-LEDs using multi-periodic spin tunnel junction, enabling zero-field spin-LED performance. The design harnesses topological spin textures for controlling electrons and filtering, achieving a breakthrough in device operation.
Researchers developed a soft, wireless implant that modulates the splenic nerve to restore immune balance in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases. The device showed excellent biocompatibility and reduced inflammation in a rat model of chronic colitis.
A research team at Huazhong University of Science and Technology developed an Ag/Sb2O3/Au molecular-crystal memristor array for real-time edge computing in smart power grid inspections. The device enables ultra-low-power switching, supporting non-volatile and volatile modes for tasks like image convolution and transient event detection.
This study provides direct evidence of nomadic groups' adoption and approval of agricultural economy in ancient China. The isotopic data show a shift from millet-based agriculture to wheat or rice agriculture, indicating a gradual social evolutionary process.
Research identified regional and global changes in hot droughts across timescales, with increased frequency and spatial extent observed globally. Human influence was found to play a significant role in driving these changes.
The NSLLM framework transforms conventional LLMs into neuromorphic models by performing integer spike counting and binary spike conversion, enabling analysis of information processing. This approach achieves significant energy efficiency and improved interpretability through the use of neural dynamical representations and biologically-...
Researchers propose an AI-driven framework to enable fully automated processor chip design. The framework addresses challenges in specification comprehension, correctness guarantee, and enormous solution space through a three-part approach: domain-specific LLM for specification comprehension, automated repair driven by functional verif...
Researchers develop Mg3(Sb,Bi)2-based thermoelectrics with enhanced carrier mobility and zT values, achieving record-high power factors. The concept extends to defect engineering of other energy materials, TE-interfaces, and metal-semiconductor interfaces.
Researchers have discovered a room-temperature Mott insulator in the kagome compound Nb₃Cl₈, which provides a highly tunable platform for exploring strong electron correlations. The material exhibits a thermally induced melting behavior of its energy gap, a hallmark of a Mott insulator.
A research team proposes a 'three-in-one' modeling strategy to tackle the complex electromagnetic environment of future space-air-ground networks. The framework integrates digital twin technology and agent-based modeling to capture dynamic interactions and understand signal intent.
The study reveals a 81m dinosaur trackway as the longest known in China and the fastest running theropod trackway from the Cretaceous period. The analysis indicates that medium-sized theropods ran at speeds of up to 45 km/h, while large theropods walked at slower speeds.
Researchers have proposed a new approach to boost sulfur use in solid-state batteries using tandem catalysis. This method achieves stepwise S8 reduction to Li2S via intermediate Li2S2, significantly reducing conversion energy barriers and exploiting deep sulfur conversion capacity.
Researchers summarize advances in multi-target therapies addressing Alzheimer's disease pathology, including Amyloid-beta, tau, neurodegeneration, and cerebrovascular injury. Despite promising preclinical evidence, single-target strategies have shown limited efficacy in clinical trials.
China's urban forests have grown significantly since 2010, increasing by 16.07 × 10^4 km² and storing up to 522.7 Tg C by 2060. The carbon sequestration rate peaked in 2015-2020, with a range of 1.92-22.8 Tg C/year.
Researchers have developed a novel cathode material that achieves high energy density and long cycle life in rechargeable aluminum-ion batteries. The sulfur-heterocyclic polymer cathode outperforms traditional graphite cathodes, demonstrating exceptional durability and low-temperature stability.
The study reveals the exceptional versatility of magnetic Weyl semimetals in chiral control, enabling real-time and reversible modulation by external fields. This property establishes them as a more adaptable platform for future quantum devices based on chiral degrees of freedom.
Transformers and graph neural networks integrated with multiple pre-training tasks improve drug discovery accuracy. Molecule captions facilitate collaboration between large language models and drug discovery.
The study reports a novel strategy for highly efficient photocatalytic synthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) from neutral water. A Pd-CNO2 coordination structure is integrated into a keto-form anthraquinone-based covalent organic framework, developing a highly efficient single-atom catalyst.
Researchers developed a 4096-channel flexible brain-machine interface, NeuroCam, to capture large-scale neural signals. The device achieved high spatial resolution and scalability, opening up new opportunities for decoding complex neural activities and advancing neuroengineering applications.
A research team at Nankai University has developed soft, stretchable 'power patches' that can be printed in various shapes and worn on the body to harvest low-grade heat. The patches generate a steady voltage when exposed to a temperature difference, making them suitable for wearable thermocells.
New seismic data reveals north-south horizontal compression as the regional stress field, consistent with both thrust and strike-slip faulting. The study proposes a tectonic model explaining megathrust earthquakes and mountain uplift through low-angle subduction of the Moho and flat-ramp geometry of the Indian plate.
A memristor-based accelerator accelerates compressed sensing by 11 times through hardware-software co-optimization, achieving near-software accuracy and overcoming hardware non-idealities. The approach uses a 128Kb memristor chip with computing-in-memory architecture to eliminate data movement bottleneck.
This study reveals two key aspects of intracontinental orogeny: independence from active plate boundaries and control by continental weak zones. Intracontinental orgens are formed through reactivation of tectonic weak zones, involving dual dynamic mechanisms.
Recent research uncovers the universal role of soliton-like coherent structures in driving turbulence onset in shear flows. These structures act as the fundamental mechanism, governing laminar-to-turbulent transitions across various flow types.
A new UK Biobank study reveals that age at diabetes diagnosis affects dementia risk, with those diagnosed after 50 years old having a lower risk. Genetic factors play a key role, with APOE ε4 carriers experiencing a significant reduction in dementia risk when diagnosed later in life.
Researchers engineered a single-layer color-tunable QLEDs technology where color emission is dynamically tunable through voltage modulation, enabling precise control over color transitions. The innovation achieved a record-breaking 5% external quantum efficiency and delivers three pivotal advantages—enhanced color gamut, simplified man...