Researchers developed a stepwise nitrogen stripping strategy to create a unique metal ensemble catalyst for selective oxidation of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. The catalyst achieves high yields and efficiency under mild conditions, making it an attractive alternative to traditional non-precious metal catalysts.
Recent advances in electrolyte engineering can stabilize lithium metal–electrolyte interfaces, addressing safety risks and capacity loss. The review proposes a comprehensive overview of strategies, including additive-promoted SEI formation and rational molecular-level design.
Researchers develop 2D/3D van der Waals heterostructures for enhanced photodetection, combining high absorption with tunable surface states. The integration of 3D semiconductors and 2D materials enables reconfigurable optoelectronics and in-sensor computing, revolutionizing AI and edge sensing.
A comprehensive systematic review of liver fluke transmission models offers insights into the factors driving these diseases. Key findings reveal that humans play a critical role in sustaining infections, and that international fish trade significantly impacts infection distribution patterns.
A comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 55 years of Lassa virus research has uncovered significant disparities in scientific output between high-income and endemic countries. The study highlights a persistent shortage of studies addressing environmental factors influencing viral spread, underscoring the need for a strategic shift towa...
The study reveals critical gaps in Brazil's veterinary antimicrobial stewardship, compared to the UK and Netherlands' comprehensive monitoring systems. Brazil's fragmented approach makes it difficult to detect trends and respond to emerging resistance threats.
A new study reveals that ESBL-producing E. coli can persist on farmland and transfer to irrigation water, contaminating lettuce with measurable health implications. Household washing and extended manure management intervals can substantially reduce human exposure and associated health risks.
A new review calls for prevention strategies focused on specific human-animal interfaces, incorporating behavior-centered risk communication. China's experience with major outbreaks demonstrates the country's capacity for rapid communication and community engagement.
Researchers at Beihang University developed a hierarchical modular film system that couples biomimetic temperature-humidity sensing with dual-mode heating and ultrahigh EMI shielding. The system delivers exceptional metrics, achieving stable signal transmission and collaborative heating under diverse conditions.
A comprehensive survey of 4,000 adults in northern China reveals alarming gaps in public knowledge about preventing tick-borne diseases. Rural residents and high-risk groups paradoxically show the lowest protective awareness, highlighting a critical need for targeted health education interventions.
Researchers discovered Trichobilharzia franki parasites in Lake Alqueva, marking the first confirmed record of avian schistosomes in Portugal. The finding highlights potential cercarial dermatitis risk in Europe's largest artificial reservoir.
A new study examines the One Health approach for tick-borne disease management in the Middle East and North Africa region. The research highlights critical gaps in current control strategies, including limited understanding of acaricide resistance patterns and incomplete epidemiological surveillance systems.
Researchers identified thermotolerant Campylobacter spp. in South American camelids (SACs) with a prevalence of 3.2%, revealing species-specific differences in bacterial colonization. Elevated antimicrobial resistance was detected, posing public health concerns.
Researchers developed a Fe-Mg dual-atom catalyst that regulates spin states to optimize the oxygen reduction reaction, achieving exceptional electrocatalytic metrics and surpassing platinum benchmarks. The optimized catalyst delivers outstanding stability and viability for real-world applications.
Young scholars explore how to make clinical decisions from biomarkers to immunotherapy. They present innovative approaches for targeted therapy sensitivity and guidelines, shedding light on neoadjuvant care.
Researchers develop a novel surface polarization strategy that pushes device efficiency beyond 26% while dramatically enhancing operational stability. This approach utilizes intrinsic surface defects as anchoring sites for dipolar molecules, transforming flaws into functional advantages for interfacial engineering.
Scientists have developed a novel catalyst that selectively repels chloride ions while accelerating oxygen evolution in alkaline seawater electrolysis. The optimized NiFe-LDH/Ce(OH)CO3 system delivers exceptional catalytic metrics and achieves energy efficiency of 68.59% at 500 mA cm-2.
Researchers develop a breakthrough molecular design strategy to push PTAA-based PSCs beyond 26% efficiency by addressing carrier transport challenges at 2D/3D heterojunctions. The design enhances hole extraction through π-conjugation extension of triphenylamine-based semiconducting ligands.
Mechanobiology reveals how physical forces govern cells, tissues, and diseases, leading to breakthroughs in cancer, fibrosis, orthopedic injuries, and vascular diseases. The field is also pioneering mechanical reprogramming and mechanogenetics, enabling personalized mechanical interventions.
Researchers are unlocking secrets of Mechanohealth, a new paradigm focusing on maintaining the body's natural mechanical balance to prevent and treat disease. Studies have shown that macrophage mechanics directly determine anti-tumor activity and fibrosis can be reversed by disrupting key mechanical feedback loops.
Researchers developed bioinspired auxetic triboelectric nanogenerators that resolve mechanical mismatch challenges in flexible sensors. The devices achieve high energy conversion efficiencies and conform to biological tissues with minimal energy loss.
Researchers develop a novel NiO/cCeO2 oxygen carrier for efficient low-temperature methane reforming and water splitting, achieving high CO selectivity and nearly pure H2 production. The material demonstrates exceptional stability and performance across a broad temperature window.
A new catalyst enables continuous hydrogen production and recovers high-purity magnesium hydroxide in seawater electrolysis. The innovation prevents cathode scaling and maintains stability over 5,000 hours., Researchers achieved a purity of 99% for the valuable byproduct Mg(OH)₂.
The Journal of Management Analytics seeks high-quality research on the intersection of artificial intelligence and business disciplines, focusing on prescriptive intelligence to optimize organizational systems. The symposium will be held in June 2026 at ESCP Turin, Italy, with partial funding available for selected authors.
Researchers developed a novel hydrogel electrolyte that overcomes limitations of traditional hydrogels, enabling ultra-stretchability and anti-freezing capability. The material achieves high ionic conductivity and retains performance under severe deformation and extreme temperatures.
The disease has dismantled livelihoods, disrupted food security, and exposed deep gaps in Nepal's animal health system. The estimated direct economic loss is USD 20 million, with indirect costs expected to be significantly higher.
Researchers develop AIEgen-functionalized MXene nanosheets for stimuli-responsive hydrogel in pyroptosis-mediated choroidal melanoma therapy, overcoming limitations of traditional therapies. The platform achieves precise tumor discrimination and effective tumor eradication without enucleation.
Researchers have developed a novel Fe-EGaIn/TPU core-sheath fiber that overcomes limitations in stretchability and electronic performance. The material achieves strain-invariant conductivity with high conductivity, extreme stretchability, and absorption-enhanced EMI protection.
Researchers developed a novel polyphenol-gated composite electrolyte that overcomes limitations in interfacial Li⁺ transport and achieves an exceptional Li⁺ transference number of 0.68. The material enables fast, selective Li⁺ transport while immobilizing anions through hydrogen bonding.
Researchers have developed a self-sensing NiFe@N-doped carbon aerogel that seamlessly integrates multiple essential functionalities into a single lightweight structure. The aerogel addresses critical operational requirements such as real-time damage detection, thermal protection, and fire safety for aerospace, defense, and advanced ele...
Researchers have developed a novel pseudocapacitive anode material that bridges the gap between batteries and supercapacitors, enabling fast Li-ion storage with exceptional performance. The material's unique three-dimensional percolation network facilitates fast Li+ migration with low energy barriers.
Researchers found that adding letrozole to a standard IVF hormone protocol improves live birth in women who respond poorly to ovarian stimulation, producing higher proportions of mature eggs and high-quality embryos.
Researchers have developed a novel doping approach inspired by the Maillard reaction, enhancing interphase chemistry and addressing multiple performance bottlenecks. The resulting hard carbon anode exhibits impressive reversible capacity and cycling stability, demonstrating strong potential for commercial applications.
A new framework for brain-computer interfaces is proposed using single-neuron recordings, integrating clinical advances with existing technologies. The framework enables two closed-loop strategies: adaptive neural feedback systems and adaptive neuromodulation systems, facilitating the study of memory processing and concept cells.
Professor Yannis Pitsiladis and Professor Fabio Pigozzi co-edit the 4th edition of Sports Physician Handbook, featuring contributions from world-leading physicians and scientists. The handbook covers key areas of sports medicine, including injury prevention, psychology of recovery, and care for young athletes.
A large-scale study found a reciprocal relationship between sleep disturbance and the gut microbiome, improving dementia risk prediction accuracy. The protein-based model identified key proteins associated with dementia risk, offering potential therapeutic targets.
The China–Italy laboratory medicine collaboration has been strengthened through a high-level meeting at Ruijin Hospital. The partnership aims to enhance the journal's global influence through international editorial collaboration, overseas offices, and high-quality academic content.
Sergio Bernardini discussed journal development and international collaboration with the editorial team, emphasizing proactive academic publishing and global outreach. He encouraged thematic issues, forums, and collaborations to engage the laboratory medicine community.
Researchers developed a scalable strategy for fabricating large-area electrochromic smart windows using tungsten oxide films, enabling practical industrial production. The technology reduces building energy consumption by up to 140.0 MJ m−2 compared to conventional windows, showcasing significant energy-saving potential.
Researchers developed an AB-TENG with a transistor-inspired architecture to transform physical limitations into functional advantages, advancing skin-electricity-enhanced thin-film TENGs. This breakthrough design establishes a new paradigm for next-generation self-sustaining HMI and IoT devices.
A novel dual-crystal-phase manganese dioxide (MnO₂) cathode has been developed to improve the performance and stability of aqueous zinc-ion batteries. The cathode offers high capacity, rapid charging capabilities, and exceptional longevity due to its unique interface between two different crystal structures.
Researchers develop a novel 'steric hindrance' strategy to boost the performance of single-atom catalysts in oxygen reduction reactions. The approach uses metalloporphyrins with bulky groups to prevent atomic agglomeration and ensure high efficiency.
This study introduces a breakthrough approach to regulate mixed-valence states in perovskite electrodes for VRFB, offering valuable insights into high-performance metal-based electrocatalysts. The findings highlight the importance of interdisciplinary research in materials science and electrochemistry.
Researchers developed inorganic high-performance fiber-based materials for electromagnetic interference shielding, offering valuable insights into the development of next-generation lightweight and durable EMI shielding materials. The review highlights the importance of interdisciplinary research to drive innovation in this field.
The new polyetherimide (PEI) core encapsulated by a polyamide-imide (PAI) shell separator overcomes conventional limitations in thermal safety, dendrite suppression, and cycling stability. The PAI@PEI separator achieves record-high shutdown temperature and superior Li+ transference.
Researchers have developed ultra-lightweight water materials that retain water's inherent thermal advantages while overcoming its density constraints. These materials enable passive thermal management without energy-intensive active cooling systems, addressing the weight burden limitation of conventional hydrogels.
A randomized crossover pilot study found that pre-chemotherapy exercise can reduce cancer-related fatigue and attenuate symptoms. High-intensity interval exercise performed before treatment showed significant benefits on Day 5 post-chemotherapy.
This study presents a polyhydroxy hydrogel electrolyte with in situ regulated interface chemistry suitable for biosensing-compatible zinc batteries, achieving unprecedented cycling stability and high-performance biosensing. The hydrogel electrolyte enables a conformal and continuous interface, promoting uniform ion transport and deposi...
Researchers have presented a new design paradigm for 2D flash memory devices using monolayer Janus MoSSe, achieving ultrafast charge trapping and superior retention. The device exhibits high-speed program/erase operations, stable data retention exceeding 10^8 seconds, and energy efficiency with reduced operating voltages.
Researchers engineer T cells to express specific TCRs, demonstrating that antigen recognition drives phagocytosis and identifying key regulatory parameters, such as antigen density. The study's findings offer mechanistic insights and translational promise for immunotherapy.