A team of researchers has published a comprehensive review in National Science Review, offering a systematic overview of the development of superconducting quantum computing. The article summarizes recent advances in chip fabrication, gate control, and experimental breakthroughs, while highlighting emerging platforms such as bosonic encodings and fluxonium. By addressing key challenges—especially scalability—and proposing solutions, the review outlines a technical roadmap toward practical, fault-tolerant quantum computing.

With global food systems threatened by crop uniformity and climate stress, scientists are turning to the rich genetic heritage of the Solanaceae family—potato, tomato, eggplant, pepper, and beyond. 

Researchers have decoded the chromosome-level genome of Houttuynia cordata, an important East Asian medicinal plant known for its strong flavor and wide pharmacological use.

The modulation of the surface structure of platinum-based single-atom alloys is crucial for improving the catalytic performance in propane dehydrogenation. The optimization of the surface structure of PtCu clusters was attained through regenerative treatment, which significantly improved the propylene yield and catalytic stability, thereby offering a viable strategy for the design of alloy catalysts applicable to various high-temperature dehydrogenation reactions.

Researchers have identified a single mutation in the YFT3 gene that disrupts a key enzymatic function in tomato carotenoid biosynthesis, resulting in strikingly yellow fruits.

Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is a versatile oxidant widely used in pharmaceuticals, environmental protection, and chemical manufacturing. However, conventional H₂O₂ production relies on energy-intensive processes and costly metal-based catalysts, raising economic and environmental concerns. As a sustainable alternative, photocatalytic H₂O₂ synthesis harnesses solar energy, water, and oxygen under mild conditions. This research group summarizes recent advancements in the development of metal-free organic semiconductors for photocatalytic H₂O₂ generation. Notably, it delves into novel surface reaction mechanisms, including anthraquinone intermediate, peroxy acid intermediate, bipyridine intermediate, and dual channel synergistic mechanisms for optimizing photocatalyst performance. They also highlight the critical role of advanced characterization techniques, including in-situ characterizations and computational simulations, in understanding structure-property relationships and real-time catalytic processes. By proposing new strategies for material modification and potential device-based applications, this review aims to stimulate further research and promote the industrialization of photocatalytic H₂O₂ production, contributing to sustainable chemical processes.

NiMo-NiMoO_x with crystalline/amorphous heterointerface was fabricated by a facile electrodeposition method. Theoretical calculations and experimental results confirm that the introduction of Mo atoms can not only lower the energy barrier of water dissociation and optimize the capacity for hydrogen adsorption/desorption, but also modulate the ratio between crystalline and amorphous phases, increasing the heterostructure interfaces and enriching active sites. Thus, the NiMo-NiMoO_x electrocatalyst exhibits remarkable HER catalytic properties and durability. It requires a low overpotential of 30 mV at the current density of 10 mA cm^-2 in 1.0 M KOH, as well as a long-term stability with slight degradation after operating for over 80 h. Moreover, it also exhibits excellent activity and stability with negligible declination in the simulated alkaline seawater, making it highly promising for seawater electrolysis applications.