This study focused on exploring the distribution patterns, driving factors and microbial interaction patterns of methane-metabolizing microorganisms along the sedimentation gradient in the Yellow River estuary.

Researchers have demonstrated a novel approach to generating terahertz (THz) radiation using N-polar AlGaN/GaN high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) under asymmetric boundary conditions. This groundbreaking work offers new insights into the design of high-power on-chip THz sources, essential for next-generation technologies such as 6G communications, non-invasive imaging, and biological monitoring.

Migraine is a common neurological disease with a significant global prevalence and socioeconomic burden. Acupuncture, a nonpharmacologic intervention, has been widely used for its treatment due to its effectiveness and safety. However, the controversy surrounding the use of sham acupuncture as a control in clinical trials has led to inconsistent conclusions about the effectiveness of acupuncture. This systematic review and network meta-analysis aimed to investigate whether the outcome of acupuncture for migraine is affected by sham intervention at the same acupuncture points as those in verum acupuncture or at non-indicated sham points.

Research team presented FairAT, a novel fair adversarial training algorithm. It improves robustness of hard classes by augmenting hard examples dynamically, outperforming state-of-the-art methods in robustness and fairness.

In a recent study published in Engineering, researchers have developed a hybrid keratin and liquid metal hydrogel. This innovative material shows promise in creating wearable electronics for monitoring the health of marine inhabitants, addressing limitations of traditional hydrogels in mechanical and conductive properties.

A new study published in Engineering has identified enolase 2 (ENO2) as a key factor in the lymphatic metastasis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The research reveals how ENO2 and its metabolite phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) promote cancer cell invasion and macrophage polarization, and shows that inhibiting ENO2 can potentially slow down HNSCC metastasis.

A study in Engineering reveals a new adsorbent made by combining cationic surfactants with montmorillonite. This adsorbent can selectively remove perchlorate from water, addressing a key issue in drinking water safety. It shows high selectivity, fast adsorption, and good stability, with potential for water treatment applications.

In order to address the challenges in contemporary global politics, economy, and research, there is an urgent need for the complete redesign of the human education system, centered on innovation, enhancing human well-being and sustainable development. Using empirical data from reputable international organizations, such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), this study analyzes the uncertainties confronting world development and how the education system can be redesigned with these challenges in mind.