A large prospective cohort study found that daytime light exposure is associated with a lower risk of dementia, with participants exposed to bright light levels above 1,000 lux having a 16% reduced risk. Longer durations of bright light exposure also showed significant reductions in dementia risk.
Two-dimensional materials are enabling neuromorphic devices with remarkable performance, integration with machine learning algorithms, and applications in various fields. The review highlights record-breaking metrics across multiple architectures and establishes a clear roadmap for 2D neuromorphic systems.
Researchers have unveiled a transformative intrinsic enhancement strategy that redefines the performance ceiling of electrochemical deionization. The F-Cu3Pv-2 electrode leverages heteroatom doping to trigger self-adaptive dual defect formation, enhancing electron transfer, ion adsorption, and diffusion kinetics.
Researchers have developed a transformative silicon nanocomposite anode that overcomes longstanding barriers to practical deployment, achieving simultaneous optimization of electronic conduction, mechanical robustness, and elastic stress recovery. The anode delivers exceptional high-rate performance and outstanding cycling stability, m...
Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis show significant differences in muscle synergy organization compared to healthy controls, indicating a reorganized trunk motor control. This reorganization is highly individual and may serve as an objective tool for tailoring rehabilitation to each patient's specific coordination profile.
Researchers develop a comprehensive roadmap for halide-based solid electrolytes, enabling high-performance and scalable energy storage systems. HSEs exhibit exceptional electrochemical stability, wide stability windows, and enhanced air stability, promising applications in Li-ion, Na-ion, and post-lithium chemistries.
Researchers developed a single-material dual-mode sensor that operates natively in air and water, eliminating the need for waterproof encapsulation. The sensor achieves high sensitivity across a broad detection range and maintains complete signal decoupling between temperature and pressure variations.
Researchers review cellulose-enabled hydrovoltaic energy generators that combine intrinsic properties of natural polymer cellulose with emerging mechanisms to generate electricity. Cellulose-based systems achieve remarkable metrics in power density and efficiency across various categories.
Researchers created a cascaded metasurface absorber composite that overcomes fundamental trade-offs in LF microwave absorption materials. The novel design achieves exceptional absorption across P- to C-bands at an ultra-thin thickness of 3.78 mm, with outstanding angular stability and stealth capability.
Researchers have developed a novel double-shell host material that overcomes the notorious shuttle effect in lithium-sulfur batteries. The material's dynamic electrochemical microenvironment actively transports polysulfides away from the catalyst surface, preventing passivation and ensuring sustained high catalytic efficiency.
Researchers developed atomic/molecular layer deposition (ALD) engineering of silicon interfaces to overcome traditional silicon anode limitations. The approach enables stable and functionalized interfaces with unique self-limiting surface chemistry, achieving ultra-high capacity, fast charging, and extended cycle life.
Researchers develop a novel FeN4–Ru6–NiN4@PCA catalyst with atomic-level precision and multiscale electronic modulation for exceptional bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysis. The catalyst achieves high ORR half-wave potential and OER, with low bifunctional voltage gap, stability, and methanol tolerance.
The study introduces a graph-attention deep learning model, CBPFNet, to predict mechanochemical site selectivity and bond-resolved peak force in complex molecules. This method enables rapid screening of sustainable polymer design and biomaterials, accelerating the targeted engineering of sacrificial-bond networks.
Researchers have developed a novel impedance-gradient metadevice that bridges structural engineering and AI for next-generation stealth systems. The device achieves ultra-broadband microwave absorption spanning the full 2–18 GHz radar band while simultaneously achieving infrared thermal insulation and rapid visible color adaptation.
Scientists create a 3D-shaped cyclic hydrocarbon scaffold confinement strategy to isolate and define the structures of organic clusters. The method suppresses extended through-space conjugation networks, yielding isolated clusters with well-defined sizes.
Researchers review triboelectric wearable sensors for self-powered sensing and AI integration, enabling adaptive machine functions. The systems demonstrate remarkable capabilities in healthcare, gesture recognition, device control, intelligent transportation, and robotics.
Researchers developed an intelligent breathing e-skin inspired by Nepenthes that overcomes sweat accumulation issues. The device features a liquid-diode effect for active sweat management and high-fidelity electromyographic teleoperation capabilities.
Researchers discovered that phosphorus plays a synergistic promoter role in evolving NiFe phosphides, accelerating oxygen evolution and suppressing dissolution of iron ions. The breakthrough catalyst delivers exceptional OER activity, achieving low overpotentials and superior reaction kinetics.
A new strategy for boosting the performance of layer-by-layer organic photovoltaics (LOPVs) has been developed by incorporating a high-mobility crystallinity material into the acceptor layer. This approach achieved a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 19.81%.
A comprehensive review introduces a pioneering exergy-based loss function for Physics-Informed Neural Network-Digital Twins, promising real-time optimization and accurate prediction of complex thermal systems. The study provides a definitive roadmap for industries seeking to minimize energy consumption while maximizing output in the In...
Researchers presented a comprehensive system-level review of polymer-based flexible wireless sensors for seamless skin-like mechanical compliance with real-time health monitoring. The review breaks siloed tradition by addressing sensing mechanisms, wireless systems, manufacturing strategies, materials, and clinical applications.
Researchers from Tianjin University and Lund University developed a pioneering in-cylinder active reduction strategy to combat high NOx emissions from ammonia-fueled internal combustion engines. The study successfully reduced NOx emissions by 14.4% using an ammonia post-injection technique.
Researchers have developed a novel hierarchical hydrogel electrolyte that balances mechanical robustness and ionic conductivity, enabling ultralong-life flexible zinc-ion batteries with impressive performance. The bioinspired design achieves exceptional ionic conductivity and accelerates Zn2+ desolvation kinetics.
Researchers unveil high-performance, earth-abundant Fe-N-C catalysts using AI and quantum chemistry. The 'dual modulation' strategy accelerates oxygen reduction reaction in fuel cells, enabling cheaper and more efficient hydrogen fuel cells.
A new review framework redefines how hard carbon anodes are engineered in sodium-ion batteries. By optimizing each stage of the fabrication chain, researchers achieve improved performance and reduced costs.
The integration of biomass-derived materials provides an innovative solution to overcome the limitations of solid-state batteries, including high fabrication costs and environmental footprint concerns. By repurposing natural structures, researchers have discovered structurally sophisticated biopolymers that possess naturally hierarchic...
Researchers from Fuzhou University review the potential of Atomic Layer Deposition to regulate interfacial chemistry in zinc-ion batteries, enabling durable high-performance systems. The technique's unique conformality and precision make it suitable for layer-by-layer growth of atomic films on complex battery components.
Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University review advancements in porous transport layer design for proton-exchange-membrane water electrolyzers. Optimizing these layers is critical for unlocking ultra-efficient and durable green hydrogen production technologies.
Researchers have established a strategic framework for triboelectric nanogenerators in military applications, overcoming limitations of traditional sensing systems. TENGs efficiently convert mechanical energy into electrical energy through contact electrification and electrostatic induction, enabling self-sustaining microsystems with h...
A research team has developed a highly efficient segmented thermoelectric module that converts waste heat into electricity with remarkable effectiveness, achieving an outstanding peak energy conversion efficiency of 12.7%. This advancement enables the recovery of industrial waste heat and powers deep-space devices.
Researchers reviewed NASICON cathodes' anion chemistry to achieve high-performance and stability in sodium-ion batteries. NVPF and NVOPF materials were found to have distinct crystal structures, sodium storage mechanisms, and electronic conductivity, with NVOPF exhibiting enhanced conductivity and stability.
The novel bionic cooling skin bridges the gap between comfort and functionality by combining a hierarchical Janus nanofiber structure with visible light-responsive metal–organic frameworks. It achieves passive thermal management, on-demand antibacterial action, and skin-like mechanical compatibility, resulting in 97.1% antibacterial ef...
A preclinical study reveals that different muscles remodel on different timelines after hemorrhagic stroke, with specific adaptations occurring between 2-12 weeks. Rehabilitation programs may need to be timed to these post-stroke windows to effectively leverage muscle plasticity for functional recovery.
Researchers found that dietary fat balance influences T-cell membrane oxidation, making them more vulnerable to ferroptosis. This can weaken immune responses, including CAR-T cell therapy effectiveness.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center invites experts to participate in a 2026 survey on global engineering frontiers in energy and mining engineering. The survey aims to identify emerging trends and guide the development of industries. Participants can select up to three frontier topics within their area of specialization.
The symposium aims to showcase cutting-edge academic achievements and innovative applications from the global energy community. It will tackle key energy challenges through in-depth academic dialogue.
Single-cell sequencing resolves responses in various tissues and organs, identifying cells that respond to different exercise modes and doses. This technology enables the development of precision exercise biomarkers for applications in muscle repair, immune regulation, and chronic disease research.
Researchers have developed a novel fluorine-doped CoFe layered hydroxide catalyst that outperforms traditional materials in seawater electrolysis, offering improved durability and activity for hydrogen production. The material's 'chlorophobic' barrier suppresses corrosion while sustaining OH accessibility.
The editorial highlights the persistent gap between policy and action on physical activity, despite decades of evidence and well-developed frameworks. The authors propose an independent Global Alliance for the Promotion of Physical Activity to bridge this gap through capacity-building and measurable implementation outcomes.
Researchers have identified several groups of metabolites involved in embryo implantation, including glucose, lactate, lipid-derived molecules, amino acids, and neurotransmitters. These metabolites help create a local environment that supports embryo invasion into the uterine lining and promotes tissue remodeling and immune tolerance.
Researchers introduce a 'failure-mechanism-oriented robustness optimization' framework to address coupled multimode failures and optimize superhydrophobic sensor performance. The framework establishes key quantitative benchmarks for next-generation amphibious flexible sensing, enabling exceptional metrics of up to 10,000 gauge factors ...
Researchers develop a breakthrough electrolyte system using anion-diluent decoupled solvation chemistry, achieving improved battery life, safety, and voltage tolerance. The new electrolyte design enables compact contact ion pairs, delivering intrinsically higher oxidation stability and faster Li+ desolvation kinetics.
The study proposes a three-stage maturity model for AI integration in pathology, highlighting key barriers to clinical translation: data fragility, workflow misalignment, and institutional trust deficits. Infrastructure-first AI, workflow-embedded intelligence, and adaptive governance are proposed pathways toward sustainable clinical i...
Disturbed sleep impairs BBB integrity through oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and gut microbiota dysbiosis. Treating underlying sleep disorder is the most direct approach, while mechanism-based interventions show promise for future development.
Researchers develop novel approach to fabricate large-scale single-crystal heterojunction arrays with precise control over pixel size, arrangement angle, and crystal orientation. The method enables exceptional quality, self-powered photodetector arrays with remarkable metrics, and high-performance optoelectronic applications.
Researchers have presented a comprehensive review on the use of 2D materials to enhance lithium–oxygen battery technology through heterogeneous ORR/OER catalysis. The unique properties of 2D materials overcome traditional limitations, delivering remarkable metrics and enabling reversible Li2O2 formation with minimal overpotential.
Researchers developed a breakthrough bionic wound dressing that combines protective function, wearing comfort, and efficient antibacterial activity. The dressing achieves 97.1% antibacterial efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus and promotes near-complete wound closure within 11 days.
The P/Ce-NC catalyst accelerates Li+ desolvation, unlocking rapid sulfur redox kinetics and unprecedented cycling stability. The dual electronic modulation mechanism enhances interaction between Ce and solvent molecules, weakening the Li+-solvent coordination and reducing the desolvation energy barrier.
Researchers developed a buried interface engineering strategy to directly tame lattice strain at its origin, improving perovskite stability and power conversion efficiency. The innovative design promotes a low-strain lattice framework through optimized molecular modification, chemical passivation, and robust Lewis acid-base interactions.
Psittacosis is experiencing a notable resurgence in China, driven by increased diagnostic awareness and metagenomic next-generation sequencing. The disease has significant gaps in current knowledge, including inadequate characterization of molecular epidemiology and lack of unified national surveillance framework.