Highly diverse diazotrophs drive high N2 fixation rates in a shallow submarine hydrothermal system
May 2026
Dinitrogen (N2) fixation provides nitrogen sources supporting active chemoautotrophic processes in submarine hydrothermal systems. Here, the diazotrophic phylogenetic diversity and N2 fixation profile...
KREEP materials recorded in impact glasses of Chang’e-6 regolith returned from the South Pole-Aitken Basin
May 2026
The Chang’e-6 mission achieved the first-ever sample return from the lunar farside. The landing site is located within the South Pole–Aitken (SPA) basin, which is the largest and oldest impact structure...
Ore forming process of magmatic nickel-copper-cobalt sulfide deposits in China
May 2026
The magmatic Ni-Cu-Co deposits are the main source of critical mineral resources in China, such as nickel, cobalt, and platinum group elements, which are formed generally in a continental rift setting...
Efficient access authentication for quantum communication network with digital certificates
May 2026
Clinical fluorescent contrast agents for image-guided surgery
May 2026
Fluorescence image-guided surgery (FIGS) has become an essential modality to improve intraoperative decision-making by enhancing real-time visualization of anatomical structures and pathological lesions....
Graphene in photonic sensing: From fundamentals to cutting-edge applications
May 2026
Graphene-based photonic sensors have drawn considerable attention for their exceptional optical, electrical, and mechanical properties, enabling the development of highly sensitive, fast, and energy-efficient...
The heterogeneous treatment effects and joint effects of high-speed rail construction and low-carbon city pilot policy on urban economic resilience
May 2026
•This study presents a strong theoretical basis for empirical research by employing the theoretical framework established by New Economic Geography and general equilibrium analysis.•This paper is to...
Polarization control enabled by on-chip three-dimensional rotator
May 2026
Precise polarization control is fundamental for applications such as optical communication and quantum information processing. Femtosecond-laser written photonic integrated circuits (PICs) offer the...
Microenvironment engineering of Cu-based materials for electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction
May 2026
Currently, copper (Cu) has received extensive attention from researchers as a single-metal catalyst for the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into high-value and high-energy-density...
Artificial intelligence in echocardiography: Applications and future directions
May 2026
Traditional ultrasound methods, particularly cardiac echocardiography, depend predominantly on evidence-based decision trees and risk-scoring systems to guide and standardise clinical decision-making....
Multimodal techniques based on synchrotron radiation X-rays for revealing interactions of metallic nanoparticles with biological matrices
May 2026
With the increasing applications of metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) in biomedicine and daily consumer products, it is crucial to explore the interactions of MNPs with biological matrices (MNPs-bio), determining...
Disentangling complex language contact and admixture in the broad Gansu-Qinghai region
May 2026
Language evolution in the Gansu-Qinghai (GQ) region provides a key perspective for understanding cultural development along the eastern Silk Road. Previous genetic and archaeological studies have revealed...
Multiple waves of westward dry-land agriculture expansions along the East Silk Road during the Neolithic age
May 2026
The intersection between ancient agriculture, population, and language during the Neolithic is a widely researched topic across multiple disciplines. In East Asia, multiple waves of westward expansions...
Deciphering molecular inputs to CRH neurons from POMC neurons
May 2026
Classical neurophysiological studies have highlighted the adaptive role of stress hormones in energy homeostasis and survival-related behaviors in response to intrinsic biological factors and external...
Endogenous iron biomineralization in the mouse spleen of metabolic diseases
May 2026
As the most abundant essential trace element in our human bodies, iron plays essential roles in multiple physiological and pathological conditions, including oxygen transport, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's...
Developing doubled haploid technology for alfalfa breeding
May 2026
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is a perennial, outcrossing legume crop predominantly grown for hay, silage, and livestock grazing. Compared with other major crops, alfalfa has a complex genome and is...
An insight into mechanical properties of alkaline minerals (eitelite and shortite) deposited in Fengcheng Formation, Mahu Sag
May 2026
Mechanical properties of minerals in shale plays would impact the design of hydraulic fracturing, a major tool to increase production from unconventional shale reservoirs. Unlike other lacustrine shale...
Graphene oxide-supported berberine and aloe-emodin nanocomposites for dual-drug release and antimicrobial therapy
May 2026
Enhanced drug resistance of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) caused by antibiotic abuse brings serious safety concern. Herein, we report a nanodrug delivery strategy targeting S. aureus and achieve...
Recent advances on in situ tissue adhesives
May 2026
In situ tissue adhesives are emerging as promising alternatives to traditional surgical sutures and staples in irregular wound management and minimally invasive tissue repair. However, systematic summaries...
