Architecture and evolution of the lithosphere beneath the northern South China sea: Implications for plate-edge lithospheric thinning and rifting
September 2026
Passive margins formed by continental rifting and oceanic spreading exhibit a wide range of characteristics, many of which remain poorly understood. In this study, we investigate the continent-ocean...
ENSO-induced precipitation seasonality in the Chinese loess plateau during 1767–2050 CE
September 2026
Climate change has not only altered the total amount of rainfall but also significantly impacted its seasonal distribution. This alteration is particularly critical in monsoonal regions, where the availability...
Healthy lifestyle attenuates the clonal hematopoiesis-associated coronary artery disease risk
September 2026
Lifestyle factors and clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) both contribute to the risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD), but whether a healthy lifestyle could attenuate...
Pure oxygen terminated MXenes prepared by NaOH/NaI eutectic molten salt
September 2026
MXenes, a promising class of two-dimensional materials derived from transition metal carbides and nitrides, are attracting considerable attention for their remarkable properties and potential uses in...
Recent progresses on artificial graphene quantum dots
September 2026
Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) are an ideal platform for investigating the quantum confinement properties of Dirac fermions and exhibit significant potential for exploring novel physical phenomena absent...
Interfacial spin configurations and the microscopic origin of exchange bias at the IrMn/CoFeB interface
September 2026
Exchange bias fields at antiferromagnet/ferromagnet (AFM/FM) interfaces play a crucial role in the performance of spintronic devices. Despite extensive research, the physical origin of exchange bias...
Mechanism-directed design and synthesis of a dinuclear copper porphyrin for efficient electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction
September 2026
•Present mechanism-directed design and synthesis of a dinuclear Cu porphyrin for catalytic hydrogen evolution reaction.•Reveal the critical role of intramolecular electron transfer between the two Cu...
Photochemistry and haze in chemically reducing terrestrial atmospheres
September 2026
Properties and processes within planetary atmospheres are critical for surface habitability. Evidence from the Earth suggests that our only known form of life has likely originated in a chemically reducing...
Exploration of extraterrestrial biosignatures and planetary habitability: A prospect
September 2026
China’s deep space exploration has achieved remarkable accomplishments and is now undergoing a significant strategic transition from an engineering-driven program to one that integrates engineering...
Highly selective electrochemical synthesis of ClO2 from chlorite with Ti4O7 for rapid pollutants degradation and safe disinfection
September 2026
Industrial synthesis of chlorine dioxide (ClO2) is infrastructure-demanding and presents significant safety and transportation challenges. The electrochemical method, while offering an on-site ClO2...
Solar-driven butanedione-based disinfection: A by-product-free approach to pathogen control
September 2026
•BD/Solar system effectively inactivated bacteria in a range of waters.•Acetyl peroxyl radicals contributed to bacteria inactivation in BD/Solar system.•BD/Solar inactivated bacteria via physiological...
3D reconstruction of a model phytophagous mite at nano-resolution reveals a peculiar ingestion and digestion system and structural adaptation for a tiny animal
September 2026
The fine structure of the globally distributed phytophagous mite, Tetranychus urticae, has been elucidated using serial block-face scanning electron microscopy (SBF-SEM) combined with 3D reconstruction....
Large-scale evidence for highly coupled soil multi-elements in permafrost ecosystems
September 2026
The coupled soil element cycles are the foundation of many crucial ecosystem functions such as primary production and climate regulation. However, whether and how multiple soil elements are coupled...
Magnetic catheter robot with dynamic force feedback for stiffness identification and abnormality detection
September 2026
Cryogen-free superconducting magnetic resonance imaging system: A review
September 2026
The development of cryogen-free superconducting magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems represents a significant milestone in MRI technology. By eliminating the need for liquid helium bath cooling,...
Crystallographically aligned Wadsley-Roth phase anodes with conductive agents for high-rate lithium-ion batteries
September 2026
To realize high-energy density lithium-ion batteries, achieving fast-charging capabilities for electrodes with high areal mass loadings is a significant challenge. Traditional anode materials such as...
Optical demodulation and multi-dimensional identification via a monolithic perovskite heterojunction
September 2026
Position sensitive detectors (PSDs) based on the lateral photovoltaic effect (LPE) are distinguished by their non-contact sensing capabilities and exceptional self-powered properties, showcasing significant...
Perovskite fluid dynamics
September 2026
The phase transition of perovskite thin films is inherently rapid and highly sensitive to multiple factors. Fluid dynamics has emerged as a powerful framework for elucidating the crystallization and...
Bioelectric warfare on bone infection: The role of piezoelectric biomaterials in osteomyelitis management
September 2026
•Piezoelectric biomaterials utilize ultrasound-generated electrical signals to combat bone infection.•They eradicate biofilms via ROS-dependent and independent mechanisms, avoiding resistance.•Electrical...
Molecular bioindicators for assessing environmental impacts of emerging contaminants
September 2026
Emerging contaminants (ECs) exert subtle yet persistent pressures on environmental systems, often escaping detection by traditional chemical or ecological monitoring. Molecular bioindicators, i.e.,...
A review of systematic environmental risks across the life cycle of lithium resources: Identification, assessment, and sustainable governance strategies
September 2026
Driven by the global energy transition, lithium demand has surged dramatically, yet the full life cycle of this critical resource embodies a fundamental green paradox: decarbonization technologies rely...
Evaluating plasticity of rejuvenated metallic glasses by effective enthalpy
September 2026
Structural rejuvenation is a promising strategy to enhance the plasticity of metallic glasses, but quantitatively evaluating the rejuvenation-deformation relationship is challenging. In this work, we...
Analysis of critical conditions for air bubble detachment from freezing fronts under different gravitational environments
September 2026
•The forces acting on the air bubbles on freezing front are analyzed.•Critical conditions for air bubble entrapment and detachment are clarified.•The critical radius of air bubbles detaching from the...
