Five-axis machining plays a pivotal role in manufacturing complex industrial components. In a recent study, researchers introduced a surface-partitioning and iso-scallop field-based strategy tailored for non-spherical cutting tools. By adaptively dividing machining surfaces and generating smooth tool orientations, the method significantly shortens tool paths, reduces machining time, and improves surface quality. This breakthrough not only enhances industrial productivity but also provides a foundation for integrating intelligent optimization in smart manufacturing.

In the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, a team of Chinese researchers review the fast-growing field of Field-assisted Additive Manufacturing (FAM)—a method that combines 3D printing with external fields such as magnetic, acoustic, or electric stimuli to precisely guide materials as they form.

Halide perovskites is a recently emerged platform for the creation of efficient memristors. In turn, single-crystal inorganic perovskite would be new low-cost and flexible memory devices because of their excellent resistive switching (RS) properties, without risk of chemical and mechanical stress-generated degradation, compared with the operational instability of general thin-film perovskite memristors. Moreover, miniaturization of perovskite memristors would be useful for creating high-density memory devices.

In this study, we propose a lightweight multi-wavelength network model capable of high-fidelity and efficient full-color hologram generation in both 2D and 3D display, called IncepHoloRGB.The high-speed simultaneous generation of RGB holograms at 191 frames per second (FPS) are based on Inception sampling blocks and multi-wavelength propagation module integrated with depth-traced superimposition, achieving an average structural similarity (SSIM) of 0.88 and peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) of 29.00 on the DIV2K test set in reconstruction. 

A novel S-scheme Mn_0.5Cd_0.5S/In₂S₃ photocatalyst efficiently degrades antibiotic pollutants in water. Its unique electron transfer mechanism enhances charge separation, boosting performance. The catalyst demonstrates high efficiency across various water types and excellent stability in a continuous-flow system. Toxicity assessments confirm the degradation process renders antibiotics harmless. This research provides a sustainable and effective strategy for combating antibiotic contamination, paving the way for advanced water purification technologies.

One in four adults over the age of 25 will have a stroke in a lifetime, according to the Global Stroke Fact Sheet 2025. Awareness remains key for early intervention and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Advances in genomic science are now offering a new lens to identify these risks early—sometimes decades before a stroke occurs.

Air pollution is a major environmental challenge of this century. In a recent Journal of Environmental Sciences review paper, scientists from the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, have highlighted potential technologies for direct purification of air pollutants in the environment, including photocatalysis and ambient non-photocatalytic approaches. They also propose the novel concept of an ‘Environmental Catalytic City.’

Refractory hydrocephalus (RH) refers to cases of fluid buildup in the brain that resist standard treatment, leading to prolonged care and high complication rates. A new study offers a clear definition and classification system for RH, highlighting infection and low-pressure hydrocephalus as the most common subtypes. By refining diagnostic criteria and outlining patient-specific management strategies, the study paves the way for more effective and standardized care.

In a paper published in National Science Review, a research team led by Prof. Hao Sun at Shanghai Jiao Tong University has clarified how fluorinated electrolyte additives function in rechargeable sodium-chlorine (Na-Cl₂) batteries. The study found that these additives do not primarily protect the anode by forming a solid electrolyte interphase, as previously believed. Instead, they to spontaneously react with electrolyte components to generate aluminum fluoride (AlF₃) catalyst in situ at the cathode, accelerating the NaCl/Cl₂ redox reactions. Based on this mechanism, the team designed a polymerized ionic liquid cathode catalyst for the cathode, achieving an exceptional rate capability of 30,000 mA g⁻¹ and stable cycling performance over 300 cycles. This work establishes a new design principle to linking anode additives to cathode catalysis, advancing the development of next-generation high-energy, ultrafast-charging batteries.

Using six pairs of CMIP6 models with different horizontal resolutions, an IAP/CAS team analyzed how higher resolution improves the simulation of long-term summer precipitation trends (1951–2014) over High Mountain Asia and explored the physical mechanisms driving this improvement.