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24-Jul-2025

Characteristics of the extratropical transition of tropical cyclones on different tracks in the western North Pacific

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The study showed that the four clusters of ETCs possessed significant differences in transition duration, location, and mechanism. Recurving ETCs predominantly underwent transition during their track recurvature from northwest to northeast.

Journal

Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters

21-Jul-2025

Regular opioid use may increase dementia risk

Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A 20% increased risk of all-cause dementia was observed among individuals with regular opioid use compared to non-users.

Journal

Alzheimer’s & Dementia

18-Jul-2025

Researchers realize in situ formation of functional materials in living systems

Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

This approach enabled the in situ synthesis of gold–polymer nanocomposites within living E. coli, effectively transforming the bacteria into "living nanofactories".

Journal

Angewandte Chemie International Edition

18-Jul-2025

Innovative implant delivers sustained hydrogen therapy

Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers develop an innovative implant delivers allowing for controlled and sustained H₂ release to facilitate bone repair in diabetic conditions.

Journal

Advanced Materials

15-Jul-2025

New research helps narrow down uncertainties in near-term precipitation projections for the Asian Water Tower

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research helps narrow down uncertainties in near-term precipitation projections for the Asian Water Tower

Journal

Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters

15-Jul-2025

South China Sea marine heatwaves split into two types, with ocean dynamics playing a surprising role

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

South China Sea marine heatwaves split into two types, with ocean dynamics playing a surprising role

Journal

Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters

9-Jul-2025

Prolonged humid-heat seasons in eastern China threaten public health, especially for the elderly and children

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Prolonged humid-heat seasons in eastern China threaten public health, especially for the elderly and children

Journal

Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters

9-Jul-2025

China’s 2024 annual temperature hit a new high with serious floods

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The overall climate condition in 2024 over China was worse than normal, presenting a warm–wet climate with the highest annual mean temperature and second-highest number of hot days in history

Journal

Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters

8-Jul-2025

The Three Gorges region of the Yangtze River hits record high temperatures in 2024

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The Three Gorges region of the Yangtze River hits record high temperatures in 2024

Journal

Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters

6-Jul-2025

Novel neuron-like ferroelectric bioelectronics enable seamless integration and adaptive communication with neuronal networks

Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

This study introduces a novel neuron-like interface material and bioelectronic platform, termed ferroelectric bioelectronics (FerroE), which enables seamless integration and adaptive communication with neural systems.

Journal

Advanced Materials