Towards Native Generative Model for 3D Head Avatar
Available online 27 February 2026
Creating 3D head avatars is a significant yet challenging task for many applicated scenarios. Previous studies have set out to learn 3D human head generative models using massive 2D image data. Although...
Bio-inspired DMSO-free ice controlling strategy for the cryopreservation of oocytes
Available online 27 February 2026
Oocyte cryopreservation (CP) is indispensable for genetic breeding and fertility preservation. Nowadays, vitrification is widely used for the CP of oocytes in clinics, which aims to completely prevent...
Hyper-Converged Space-Air-Ground Integrated Low-Altitude Aerial Vehicular Networks: Architecture, Challenges, and Technologies
Available online 26 February 2026
In this paper, we introduce the space-air-ground integrated low-altitude aerial vehicular networks (SAG-LAAVN) that deliver ubiquitous intelligent connectivity for three-dimensional intelligent transportation...
The Importance of Dynamic Preconditioning in Predicting Autumn Arctic Sea Ice
Available online 24 February 2026
The predictability of autumn Arctic sea ice concentration (SIC) is constrained by the spring predictability barrier, posing challenges for seasonal forecasts initialized before June. This study uses...
Dynamic Dual-Channel Asynchronous Graph Neural Network for Traffic Prediction with Missing Values
Available online 24 February 2026
Future Mobile Information Networks: Fundamental Theories, Network Architectures, Key Technologies, and Key Devices
Available online 23 February 2026
Against the backdrop of the commercialization of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and the conceptualization of 6G, the Mobile Information Network (MINet)—a futuristic network paradigm centered on extreme connectivity...
Spatial Atlas of Human Diabetic Kidney Uncovered Podocyte-Driven Metabolic-Inflammatory Crosstalk via Glycerolipid Reprogramming and DUSP4/MMP3 Axis
Available online 20 February 2026
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) pathogenesis remains elusive due to the lack of comprehensive spatial molecular characterization related to tissue pathological signatures. Here, we construct the spatial single-cell...
Accurate Temperature-Sensitive Circuit Modeling of Thermoelectric Generators for Efficient Energy Harvesting
Available online 19 February 2026
Only 30-40% of the energy in global industrial systems is utilized, while the rest is mostly dissipated as waste heat. More than 50% of this waste heat is low-grade, yet less than 10% is effectively...
Anterior Longitudinal Ligament–Guided Cage Placement in Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: An Anatomical Strategy to Optimize Fusion Accuracy and Spinal Tissue Protection
Available online 18 February 2026
Oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) is a widely used surgical procedure for degenerative lumbar diseases; however, conventional techniques face significant challenges, particularly the risk...
Breaking the Strength Limit: Negative-Excess-Energy Interfaces Push Ni Alloys Toward Theoretical Strength
Available online 18 February 2026
The pursuit of metallic materials approaching their theoretical strength has long been hindered by interface instability at the nanoscale. A recent study by Li et al., writing in Science, reveals that...
Cross-Population White Matter Atlas Creation for Concurrent Mapping of Brain Connections in Neonates and Adults with Diffusion MRI Tractography
Available online 17 February 2026
•We propose NABA, a novel cross-population white matter (WM) tractography atlas constructed using both neonatal and young adult diffusion MRI data, enabling concurrent mapping and direct anatomical...
Bioelectric Warfare on Bone Infection: The Role of Piezoelectric Biomaterials in Osteomyelitis Management
Available online 14 February 2026
•Piezoelectric biomaterials utilize ultrasound-generated electrical signals to combat bone infection.•They eradicate biofilms via ROS-dependent and independent mechanisms, avoiding resistance.•Electrical...
Finite-Blocklength Information Theory
Available online 13 February 2026
Traditional asymptotic information-theoretic studies of the fundamental limits of wireless communication systems primarily rely on some ideal assumptions, such as infinite blocklength and vanishing...
From Searching for Extraterrestrial Biosignatures to Exploring the Origins of Life: A Prebiotic Chemistry Perspective
Available online 12 February 2026
The search for extraterrestrial life represents one of humanity’s most profound scientific endeavors. This review examines the role of prebiotic chemistry in our quest to detect extraterrestrial life....
Multimaterial DLP Printing with Centrifugal-Assisted Rinsing and Inverse Design of Voxel Structures
Available online 3 February 2026
Voxel structures provide precise control over material distribution at the microscale. The integrated material–structure design paradigm offers a broader design space than traditional approaches based...
Concept, development and applications of DNA computation
January 2026
As traditional silicon-based chips approach their theoretical limits on computing power, DNA-based computation presents a promising alternative with potential advantages such as reduced size, high storage...
Synthetic photonic lattices based on three-level giant-atom arrays
January 2026
•It is the first time the decoherence-free interactions between three-level giant atoms are systematically studied.•We propose feasible simulation schemes for several prototypical photonic lattice models,...
Coordination of genome stability: Novel communication pathways between chloroplasts and other compartments in plant cells
January 2026
Chloroplasts have their own genomes, as do the nucleus and mitochondria. Coordination between these genomic compartments in plant cells is crucial for plant development and adaptation to the environment....
Electrides: Emerging electronic materials for catalysis
January 2026
Electrides are emerging materials that exhibit a unique electronic structure, where electrons, unbound to specific atomic nuclei, act as anions within periodic lattice vacancies. The most characteristic...
Enhancement of antibacterial and wound healing capabilities of cotton fabric through the covalent bonding of antibiotic-loaded hydrophobized mesoporous silica nanoparticles
January 2026
Wound dressings are highly desirable for mitigating pathogenic bacterial infections. Sterilized cotton fabric is a widely used medical dressing, facilitating wound healing, mitigating pathogenic infections,...
Progress in cellular mechanisms of chronic rhinosinusitis
January 2026
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) represents one of the most common chronic conditions occurring in the nasal cavity and sinuses, affecting approximately 10% of the global population and imposing a significant...
Recent advances in ultrasound-targeted nanobubbles combined with cancer immunotherapy: Mechanisms, applications, and challenges
January 2026
Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment by leveraging the immune system to target tumors. However, its efficacy is often limited by the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment and the development...
Augmented reality navigation for precise implantation of LC2 pelvic tunnel screws in minimally invasive surgery
January 2026
Due to the considerable risk of trauma, traditional open surgery has been gradually replaced by minimally invasive surgery using tunnel screws. However, during minimally invasive pelvic surgery, surgical...
Bioavailability factor for improved drinking water contaminant exposure risk assessment accuracy
January 2026
Despite being low in concentration, the presence of broad-spectrum chemical constituents in drinking water is a fact of modern life. The current drinking water chemical risk assessment practice predominantly...
Supported and isolated metal atoms and clusters as models for understanding the hydrogen economy
January 2026
Hydrogen is a clean, convenient, renewable, and versatile energy carrier that could replace fossil fuels. It could be transformed into the desired energy form without releasing greenhouse gases like...
