The overall energy efficiency is critical for commercializing promising electrochemical technologies such as the CO₂ reduction reaction (CO₂RR). Despite the rapid development of advanced catalysts and reactors for CO₂RR, its commercial potential is still hindered by the sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER), which causes high cell voltages and low energy efficiencies. Herein, we have developed a NiOOH@Ni₃S₂ catalyst on the surface of nickel foam (NF) via an electrochemical surface reconstruction strategy. We observe that the oxidation of glycerol to formate is more thermodynamically favorable than the OER on the developed NiOOH@Ni₃S₂/NF catalysts. The Ni²⁺/Ni³⁺ redox couples within the NiOOH@Ni₃S₂ heterojunction enhance the charge transfer kinetics between the active sites and adsorbed reaction intermediates, facilitating the highly selective and active generation of formate from glycerol oxidation reaction (GOR), with a remarkable Faradaic efficiency (FE) of 94% achieved at 100 mA cm^-2. Comprehensive mechanistic studies identified that the reaction pathway towards formate generation starts from glyceraldehyde intermediates and the glycolate was considered as the key species. Moreover, benefited from the efficient conversion of CO₂ to formate on bismuth nanosheets, the GOR//CO₂RR paired electrolysis system realizes a remarkable overall FE of ca. 190% for formate co-production at 160 mA cm^-2 (cathodic FE: 91.25%; anodic FE: 98.70%). This proceeds at a cell voltage of ca. 2.32 V, which is ca. 0.85 V lower than that of OER-assisted CO₂RR system at the same current density. This work provides new insights for co-upgrading CO₂ and biomass to value-added chemicals.

This review examines inflammation as a physiological defense mechanism against infectious agents, physical trauma, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and metabolic stress, which, under dysregulated conditions, may progress into chronic diseases. Nanomedicine, which integrates nanotechnology with medicine, suppresses inflammatory signaling pathways and overexpressed pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as ROS, to address inflammation-related pathologies. Current advances in nanomaterial design and synthesis strategies are systematically analyzed, with parallel discussions on toxicity mechanisms, influencing factors, and evaluation methods that are critical for clinical translation. Applications of functional nanomaterials are highlighted in the context of refractory inflammatory conditions, including wound healing, gastrointestinal disorders, and immune, neurological, or circulatory diseases, along with targeted delivery strategies. Persistent challenges in nanomedicine development, such as biocompatibility optimization, precise biodistribution control, and standardized toxicity assessment, are critically assessed. By bridging material innovation with therapeutic efficacy, this review establishes a framework for advancing nanomedicine to improve treatment outcomes while addressing translational barriers.

Since the Corona era, people's interest in health management has increased significantly compared to before. In addition, the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria through antibiotics has begun to have a great impact on human health. Therefore, the research team would like to report the synergy effect of antibacterial activity using wearable organic light-emitting diodes and natural antibacterial substances against staphylococcus aureus. This is research on a platform that is more convenient than past treatment methods and can suppress the development of multidrug-resistant staphylococcus aureus.

Silicon (Si) is a promising anode material for rechargeable batteries due to its high theoretical capacity and abundance, but its practical application is hindered by the continuous growth of porous solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI), leading to capacity fade. Herein, a LiF-Pie structured SEI is proposed, with LiF nanodomains encapsulated in the inner layer of the organic cross-linking silane matrix. A series of advanced techniques such as cryogenic electron microscopy, time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry, and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry have provided detailed insights into the formation mechanism, nanostructure, and chemical composition of the interface. With such SEI, the capacity retention of LiCoO₂||Si is significantly improved from 49.6% to 88.9% after 300 cycles at 100 mA g⁻¹. These findings provide a desirable interfacial design principle with enhanced (electro) chemical and mechanical stability, which are crucial for sustaining Si anode functionality, thereby significantly advancing the reliability and practical application of Si-based anodes.

A peer-reviewed journal focusing on immunity and inflammation field is now available on Springer Nature platform. “We are proud to announce the launch of Immunity & Inflammation, an innovative and high-profile platform dedicated to cutting-edge research,” share Professor Xuetao Cao and Professor Jules Hoffmann, Co-Editors-In-Chief of the journal. The journal will focus on critical insights across the spectrum of immunology and invites researchers around the world to join in exploring breakthroughs in immunity and inflammation.

Fruit firmness is one of the most critical traits influencing apple quality, consumer acceptance, and postharvest performance. 

This study deciphers the characteristics of human spinal cord neural stem cells (hscNSCs) specific to cervical, thoracic, and lumbar segments, and establishes an efficient method for amplifying hscNSCs from different spinal segments. A key finding: when transplanted into rat models with thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI), thoracic hscNSCs show superior therapeutic effects compared to cervical or lumbar hscNSCs. The research clarifies the critical role of segment-specific hscNSCs in spinal cord injury repair, offering valuable insights for targeted SCI treatment strategies.

A joint research team has developed a novel Bethe ansatz–based algorithm introducing the concept of relative excitations, enabling exact calculations of one-dimensional Bose gases at arbitrary interaction strengths. They achieved the first full spectral function solution at large system sizes (4000 particles) and quantitatively confirmed the nonlinear Luttinger liquid theory. This breakthrough provides a powerful new tool for studying strongly correlated quantum systems and guiding future experimental and theoretical research.