Do renewables always make power cheaper? In the UK, it depends on how much is on the system. Using causal machine learning on 2018–2024 market data, researchers find wind’s causal effect is U-shaped: at low penetration, +1 GWh can reduce prices by up to £7/MWh, the effect weakens mid-range, then strengthens again at higher penetration. The impacts have grown over time as renewables’ share rose, providing an evidence base for market design and support policy. These findings support adaptive support schemes and capacity planning that reflect changing marginal value rather than one-size-fits-all assumptions.

Carotid plaques block the blood supply to the brain. It is often considered a leading cause of stroke. Ethnicity-based characteristics and differences in the plaques are studied to tailor targeted management approaches. In a recently published study in the Chinese Neurosurgical Journal, histological features of carotid plaques from patients of Chinese and North American populations were investigated and compared, reporting distinct histological differences.

Acute pancreatitis (AP) remains a major medical challenge, with high morbidity and no approved drug that directly alters its course. 

Stroke is a major cause of non-traumatic disability worldwide. In a new IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica breakthrough aimed at aiding patients with motor impairments, researchers demonstrated the development and control of CASIA-EXO upper-limb exoskeleton for motor learning in post-stroke rehabilitation. The proposed technology employs a novel control strategy to steadily individualize the training trajectory and intervention level as per the changing requirements and motor abilities of the patient.

In recent years, significant advancements in educational technology, particularly the rise of online learning platforms, have transformed the way students engage with educational content. This study developed an intelligent digital human-based teaching system that leverages the capabilities of large language models to provide personalized, interactive, and real-time support.