Childhood obesity is a growing public health crisis, and current interventions haven't been effective. Research is shifting towards understanding the "transgenerational cycle of obesity," where excessive weight can be passed down from parent to child.
In a ground-breaking first, researchers have predicted full lifecycle carbon emissions of vehicles using different transportation modes such as high-speed railways, private vehicle and bus.
SARS-CoV-2 persists in the respiratory tract, notably in patients with underlying co-morbidities including liver disease.
Interstitial fluid plays a vital role in drug delivery and tumour treatment. However, few non-invasive measurement methods are available for measuring low-velocity biological fluid flow. Therefore, we developed a novel technology called interstitial flow velocity-MRI. Interstitial flow velocity-MRI has the potential to determine interstitial fluid flow velocity non-invasively and exhibits an intuitive velocity map.
Global Navigation Satellite System-Acoustic (GNSS-A) positioning has become an essential tool for seafloor geodesy and studying crustal deformation in submarine regions.
Landslides, a significant geological hazard, cause substantial loss of life and property globally. Effective monitoring of landslide movements is crucial for disaster prevention.
The researchers summarized the small-angle scattering, neutron reflection, and neutron diffraction techniques for characterizing the inherent hierarchical microstructures of PBXs.
Researchers summarized the outstanding achievements and research status in the research field of polymeric nitrogen, summarized the important challenges faced in the synthesis and characterization of polymeric nitrogen, and put forward the prospect of the research of polymeric nitrogen.
The researchers investigated the critical issue of irreversible thermal expansion in TATB-based Polymer Bonded Explosives (PBXs), a problem significantly impacting their environmental adaptability and safety.
The researchers introduce high-intensity laser pump-probe experiments and methods for energetic materials, including laser shock loading, transient X-ray imaging, dynamic X-ray diffraction, and ultrafast spectroscopy, which provide support for the kinetics and mechanisms of high-energy explosives reactions at the micro mesoscopic scale.
The short video themed “Gamified couple at home” was considered as the most suitable one for wide dissemination because of its innovative style and potential effectiveness in changing behavioral intentions of cigarette gifting.
In the post-COVID-19 era, the digital travel industry is increasingly turning to probabilistic selling strategies. A study, employing a Salop circular city model with one digital platform and two sellers, examines the impact of these strategies on market sales and profits.
CRONT(CRISPR-powered optothermal nanotweezers)：A groundbreaking bio-detection technology has emerged by merging the single-base-specific recognition capability of CRISPR gene editing technology with the precise control for biomolecules of optothermal tweezers.
Optical waveguide combiners are critical for augmented reality (AR) displays. They allow digital images to be superimposed on the real world, creating a more immersive and interactive user experience.
The involvement of specific basal ganglia-thalamocortical circuits in response inhibition has been extensively mapped in animal models, but the critical nodes and directed causal regulation within this inhibitory circuit in humans have remained controversial.
Night-time warming is vital, but conventional methods like active heaters are energy-intensive and contribute to carbon emissions.
Reflective displays have stimulated considerable interest because of its friendly readability and low energy consumption.
Photonic anomalous Floquet topological insulators (AFTIs) enable perfect hopping of quantum states but usually support only one kind of chiral edge modes.
Understanding and controlling the molecular switching of a single molecule is fundamental for the development of molecular logic operations and for the further development of nanoscale computation.
Gamma-induced nuclear spallation reactions are critical for understanding various phenomena in nuclear physics and related applications.
For decades, scientists have been on a quest to unravel the mysteries behind the creation of elements heavier than iron. At the heart of this exploration lie two primary neutron capture processes: the s(slow) and r(rapid) processes.
Osteosarcoma, the primary bone malignancy, primarily strikes adolescents and young adults. Yet, a growing number of cases are emerging among those aged over 60.
Gene expression is often regulated by chemical modifications, a process known as epigenetics for DNA and epitranscriptomics for RNA. Among these, N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is a significant internal modification of mRNA that plays crucial roles in gene expression and various biological and pathological processes, including cancer development.
The safety of meat and meat products is a paramount concern in the food industry, due to the high risk of contamination by pathogenic microorganisms.
To tackle the issue of unstable internet access for high-speed rail passengers, researchers have created an innovative tool named HiMoDiag. By visualizing a number of key performance indicators across multiple layers and endpoints, this tool helps identify and fix weaknesses in high-speed data networking.
A comprehensive analysis of the soybean genome can help develop improved varieties of soybean by identifying crucial genes linked to desirable traits.
A research team developed a low-cost and easy-to-implement microscope projection photolithography system using off-the-shelf components for rapid and high-resolution fabrication of micro- and nanostructures.
Polarization-independent liquid-crystal phase modulators are important for optical systems but difficult to fabricate with a simple structure.
Human Activity Recognition technology has become indispensable in various sectors, including smart home systems, healthcare, Internet of Things (IoT), and virtual reality gaming.
Artificial helical microswimmers with shape-morphing capabilities and adaptive locomotion are promising for precision medicine and noninvasive surgery. However, current fabrication methods are slow and limited.
Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are revolutionizing optics, but their packaging has been a major challenge due to tight optical alignment tolerances.
Traditional remote sensing satellites have struggled to meet the growing demand for real-time, popular applications of geospatial data. LuoJia3-01, launched on January 15, 2023, addresses this by establishing a novel, open-mode experimental verification platform that integrates remote sensing and communication.
Urban buildings, essential to socio-economic activities, present a complex dynamic of form and function.
In a recent paper published in the KeAi journal Rock Mechanics Bulletin, a scientist from Uppsala University presented a discussion on the mechanism of emergence in fractured media from a combined statistical physics and rock mechanics perspective.
Nuclear energy is a key player in the global high-grade energy landscape, offering reliable electricity with minimal environmental impact. However, managing and processing spent nuclear fuel (SNF) is crucial for sustainable and safe nuclear power deployment.
The UV/H₂O₂ advanced oxidation process, increasingly used since the 1990s, is pivotal in removing pollutants like 1,4-dioxane, chlorinated contaminants, and taste and odor compounds from drinking water globally.
Vectorial Adaptive Optics (V-AO) excels in correcting polarization and phase distortions, surpassing traditional AO.
We developed a novel model that defines Markov market states using efficient frontier coefficients. Efficient frontiers can be defined by three functional coefficients. We cluster these coefficients to define market states that follow a Markov process, and develop portfolios from this process.
Deploying mobile power sources can effectively mitigate the impact of natural disasters on the power grid. However, the investment in emergency resources has marginal effects on enhancing the power grid's survivability.
High-energy heavy-ion collisions, while impossible to observe directly, provide invaluable insights into the universe's beginnings. Researchers analyze the final particles produced in these collisions to understand better the properties and mechanisms behind particle production.
Paddy soil, found in wetlands, is a big source of global CO2 emissions, sometimes even more than what humans produce.
Despite advancements, cancer remains a major global health challenge, taking millions of lives every year. Traditional treatments such as chemotherapy, while effective, often have severe side effects and don't consistently guarantee a complete cure. Cancer stem cells (CSCs), recently spotlighted in scientific research, have been identified as key players behind cancer's tenacity, recurrence, and resistance to treatments.
The Wnt signaling pathway, a system present in living organisms, plays a pivotal role in cell growth, differentiation, and migration. It has a long history dating back to 1982 when the first Wnt gene, which is essential for cellular growth, was discovered.
Bladder cancer, notorious for being one of the most costly malignancies to manage, often results in patient discomfort and frequent, invasive, and expensive procedures.
In a pioneering breakthrough within the realm of literature, scientists have harnessed the power of purified beta-glucanase to transform broiler wheat diets.
A new study introduces the Topological Tail Dependence Theory, merging topology with finance. Empirical tests confirm that this novel theory significantly enhances the accuracy of non-linear and neural network models in forecasting stock market volatility during turbulent periods, offering a promising new approach for financial forecasting.
Using eDNA meta-barcoding to compare phytoplankton communities in four representative regions of Qinghai Lake, the phytoplankton diversity in Qinghai Lake is shaped by a combination of seasonal water temperature variation, regional electrical conductivity variation and Cladophora biomass.
Membrane fouling, a significant impediment in water treatment, reduces the efficiency and lifespan of filtration systems.
Urban water systems worldwide are grappling with the increasing impacts of climate change, which threaten urban security and sustainable development.
Traditionally, K-eigenvalue problems have been tackled using a myriad of numerical methods, such as the finite difference method, nodal expansion method, and finite element method, among others.
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