Researchers have developed a new strategy for enhancing photocarrier dynamics by constructing a 2D-3D In2O3 homojunction, leading to high-performance and fast UV photodetection. The 2D-3D homojunction boosts carrier separation efficiency, interfacial charge transfer, and self-powered capability.
Researchers identify S-nitrosylation of USP16 as a key driver of cardiac injury after coronary microembolization. This process disrupts antioxidant regulation by destabilizing KDM1A, leading to impaired GSH synthesis and worsened oxidative damage.
Researchers developed novel fluorescent diatomite-based carbon dot composites for dual-mode high-resolution imaging of latent fingerprints. The synthesized Dye-CDs exhibited high photostability and selectivity in daylight and fluorescence visualization.
Researchers identified multiple well-supported clades corresponding to known genera and detected previously unrecognized lineages. They described two new genera and three new species, including Proxiconiothyrium yunnanense and Periconia longibrachiatum, expanding knowledge of Pleosporales diversity.
The study found that upper and lower tooth germs exhibit distinct transcriptomic profiles at the cap stage, with maxillary-enriched genes associated with morphogenesis and lower-enriched genes linked to mineralization. The researchers also validated key findings using RT-qPCR and immunofluorescence staining.
The study refines the 3-PG model by adding a carbon storage pool, allowing it to account for the 'carry-over effect' in tree growth. The updated model achieves stronger agreement with observations and improves predictions of annual variations in tree-ring widths.
Researchers developed a simple mechanochemical strategy to modify hexagonal boron nitride flakes using liquid metal, achieving high-efficiency EMW absorption and thermal conductivity in a single composite. The optimized composites exhibit excellent performance in electromagnetic wave attenuation and heat dissipation.
Researchers found that thinning adjusts competition, maintaining forest productivity over time. Thinning levels the playing field, weakening large trees' dominance and giving smaller ones a chance to catch up.
Research reveals beech trees adjust roots to short-term changes in soil moisture, improving drought readiness and survival in fluctuating environments. Fine root traits vary more in upper 10 cm of soil due to nutrient availability.
A team of scientists has developed a novel Tb3+-doped glass scintillator that exhibits zero-thermal-quenching luminescence and excellent scintillating performance. The material shows improved thermal stability and high X-ray absorption capacity, making it suitable for use in extreme scenarios.
Researchers developed a hybrid estimator that uses probability-based sampling to work directly with available data, generating reliable estimates for forest attributes. The method achieved a sampling precision of over 90% and was comparable in efficiency to conventional model-based methods using superior Sentinel-2 data.
Anode degradation in PEM water electrolyzers arises from chemical, electrochemical, mechanical, and impurity-driven processes. Advanced diagnostics and mechanism-informed lifetime models are needed to develop durable and cost-effective systems.
Researchers discovered that SIRT3 deficiency intensifies eustachian tube dysfunction in mice, leading to thicker mucus, weakened cilia, and impaired tube opening. SIRT3 plays a protective role in maintaining mucociliary transport capacity and pressure-regulation mechanisms.
A new multi-modal AI framework, DriveMLM, integrates perception, planning, and human instruction to produce aligned behavioral planning states for autonomous driving. It outperforms existing systems in closed-loop evaluation, demonstrating strong open-loop decision accuracy and robust performance under natural-language guidance.
Researchers introduce a new method to measure middle ear transfer function more accurately, eliminating inner ear impedance effects and capturing complex stapes motion. This approach provides a reliable framework for future middle ear implant research and improves the understanding of human hearing mechanisms.
Ocean is an international, peer-reviewed open-access journal dedicated to advancing research in ocean science, technology, and engineering. The journal aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and solve pressing challenges in ocean science and technology.
The Minimum Information about Organoid Research (MIOR) framework introduces a structured reporting standard for organoids, ensuring reproducibility and interoperability. The six-module framework outlines essential descriptors for reporting organoid research, supporting translational use in drug screening and precision medicine.
Researchers have developed phytochemical-engineered vesicles that combine Ginsenoside Rg1 priming with nanoscale engineering, offering a scalable and innovative strategy for mitigating myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury. These nanovesicles demonstrated dual efficacy in scavenging mitochondrial reactive oxygen species and repairing ...
A new synthesis method allows for the scalable direct synthesis of short-wavelength infrared PbS quantum dot inks, yielding over 10 grams of QD solids per batch. The results achieve a power conversion efficiency of nearly 9% in solar cells fabricated using the inks.
Researchers have developed a compact device that can detect light intensity, wavelength, and polarization, addressing a critical bottleneck in optoelectronics. The perovskite-based photodetector enables precise control over polarization states through pulsed-voltage-driven ion migration.
Researchers examined single event effects in carbon nanotube devices and found they exhibited outstanding radiation tolerance, outperforming silicon-based devices. The study suggests that CNTs can serve as an excellent radiation-hard technology for future electronic applications.
Researchers develop a technology to boost natural photosynthesis efficiency by combining Ru-Oxo clusters with g-C3N4 nanosheets, leading to improved crop yields. The system promotes plant growth by up to 36% and improves sunlight utilization, paving the way for sustainable agricultural technologies.
Researchers developed a Mo-MXene/MoO2-N/Ce composite system to regulate dielectric polarization response. The system achieves precise regulation of dielectric loss, with optimal reflection loss reaching -57.46 dB at 13.43 GHz and 4.685 mm thickness.
Researchers have developed a new class of ultrafast nanomotors powered by near-infrared (NIR) light, capable of reaching velocities up to 100 body lengths per second. The hybrid nanomotors operate through a simple photothermal mechanism and demonstrate precise nanoscale transport without the need for chemical fuels.
Researchers developed a new oral taste-masking agent using mesoporous molecular sieves, which successfully masked the bitter taste of cetirizine and achieved high drug loading rates. The agent showed significant shielding effects and is expected to become a high-efficiency taste masking agent for improved oral administration.
The study applies causal machine learning to estimate context-specific effects of wind and solar generation on UK day-ahead and intraday electricity prices. The analysis reveals non-linear price effects that vary with renewable penetration levels.
Researchers have successfully synthesized a novel cathode material SNFO, demonstrating high electrocatalytic activity and stability. Nd doping enhances oxygen vacancy formation, increasing oxygen adsorption capacity and overall performance.
Researchers have reviewed ceramic-based electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials to optimize their electrical conductivity and microstructural design. The team emphasizes the need for comprehensive evaluation of synergistic interactions among electrical conductivity, dielectric properties, and microstructural characterist...
Researchers at Tsinghua University Press have created a novel process to manufacture low-cost carbon fibers using liquefied coal and waste plastics, reducing environmental pollution and economic costs. The new method produces general-purpose and high-performance carbon fibers with exceptional strength and durability.
Researchers from Tsinghua University and Jilin University developed a new way to make deep-blue OLED devices more efficient without compromising on color quality. They introduced a simple yet powerful molecular adjustment that could help shape the future of high-end display technologies.
Researchers tracked pine plantations in North Florida for 27 years to identify site preparation strategies with sustained benefits. Two-pass treatments consistently outperformed simpler methods, especially when combined with herbicide applications.
Researchers developed a new model to simulate and project China's agricultural non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions, identifying priority regions and subsectors for mitigation. The study found that current mitigation efforts achieve only 26-45% of the total technical potential, with significant room for improvement.
A major new synthesis of global evidence reveals that restoring forests can actually increase water availability, particularly during critical dry seasons. The research highlights the importance of prioritizing dry-season flow recovery in large-scale forest landscape restoration.
The study proposes a novel concept for grid-forming control that reduces system dynamics and interactions, enhancing safety. The proposed strategy transforms the power system into a static system with reduced frequency and synchronization dynamics.
A novel method enhances deep reinforcement learning for autonomous UAV navigation by regulating exploration noise on a global level and considering specific situations during navigation tasks. The approach achieves superior decision-making in complex environments and balances danger, smoothness, and efficiency.
A new approach enables simultaneous synthesis of SiC and Si3N4 powders with improved quality and reduced diluent usage. High-purity powders are achieved through optimized temperature field regulation and CO concentration control. The method paves the way for large-scale, low-cost manufacturing of high-performance Si-based ceramics.
A novel risk model has been developed to predict postoperative infections in transplant recipients, incorporating lifestyle and psychological variables. The model identified several novel risk factors, including regular tea consumption and higher guilt scores.
Researchers developed glass network-engineered Ba2Sc2B4O11:Ce3+ glass ceramics that exhibit high PLQY and stability. These GCs emit yellow light centered at 540 nm under violet excitation, meeting full-spectrum lighting requirements.
Researchers at Shandong University and Zhengzhou University introduce a new design principle for ultra-high-performance ceramics by incorporating nitrogen into (Ti, Zr)C carbide ceramic. This reduces stacking fault energy, unlocking a previously suppressed toughening mechanism that significantly improves both hardness and toughness.
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking Ni-POM@CdS catalyst that efficiently degrades plastic waste and produces hydrogen, a clean energy source. The catalyst's 'electron sponge' effect improves separation and migration efficiency of photogenerated carriers, increasing surface hole concentration and promoting H2 production.
Researchers developed a comb-like crosslinked polymer-polyoxometalate nanocomposite for enhanced proton conduction and mechanical robustness. The material achieves unparalleled performance, with proton conductivity up to 8.5 × 10^−4 S·cm−1 at 130 °C.
Researchers synthesized rare-earth MOFs with chiral imidazolium carboxylic ligands, achieving significant circularly polarized luminescence activity. The incorporation of luminescent MnCl4-2- anions as guests further enhanced CPL performance.
A novel POM-based nanoreactor with oxidase-like activity is developed for dual-mode biomarker detection and effective antibacterial treatment. The nanoreactor exhibits high accuracy in human serum samples, achieves low detection limits, and shows robust antibacterial activity against E. coli and S. aureus.
A novel high-entropy alloy nanozyme has been developed to treat tendinopathy by clearing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and restoring mitochondrial autophagy. The nanozyme, PtIrRuRhCu HEANZs, exhibits excellent biocompatibility and multiple enzyme-like antioxidant activities.
The traditional Chinese medicine constitution theory is a crucial basis for developing and applying food and medicine homology products. By understanding an individual's body constitution, researchers can develop personalized FMH products to prevent diseases.
URNet transforms rapid event signals into accurate depth maps using local-global refinement and uncertainty-aware learning. The system produces confident predictions and adjusts response in low-confidence situations, enhancing robustness and trustworthiness in real-world conditions.
A novel SiC aerogel material has been developed, combining exceptional mechanical strength, electromagnetic wave absorption, and high thermal insulation performance. It can also rapidly adsorb pollutants from water surfaces, showing promise for use in thermal protection systems and environmental remediation.
The study found that adding cobalt to high-entropy carbides enhances electromagnetic wave absorption by increasing lattice defects and heterojunction interfaces. The (Hf0.215Zr0.215Nb0.215Ta0.215Co0.140)C ceramic exhibited excellent reflection loss of -37.95 dB at 14.01 GHz with a thickness of 3.10 mm.
CHIKVdb integrates globally sourced sequences with standardized metadata, offering tools for source tracing, SNP analysis, and genotype identification. Key findings reveal dominant host distribution and spatiotemporal heterogeneity in CHIKV spread.
Researchers designed a reconstituted biosynthetic gene cluster for producing structurally diversified deacetylated pyripyropenes in Aspergillus nidulans. Five novel pyripyropenes were isolated and identified, exhibiting potent aphicidal activity and significant potential for developing next-generation insecticides.