3-Apr-2025 Understanding how laughing gas can fight depression University of Chicago Medical Center New study helps explain the mechanisms by which nitrous oxide affects the brain, potentially offering insights that could help relieve treatment-resistant depression. Journal Nature Communications
2-Apr-2025 New study shows neutrality on social issues can still alienate consumers Strategic Management Society A new study from the Strategic Management Journal suggests that on such a visible and contentious issue, silence still prompts backlash. The study helps explain why so many companies and CEOs are engaging in corporate activism on issues that do not seem to relate to their business strategy when it often triggers negative public responses. BLM presents an extreme example of public reaction, but likely a valid one amid the current sociopolitical discourse in the United States. As polarization grows, consumers are less likely to ever assume corporate neutrality. Although it’s tempting to avoid controversial social issues, corporate silence comes with costs. Journal Strategic Management Journal
2-Apr-2025 How MSU research strengthens Michigan’s $6B grape industry Michigan State University Wine grapes are an important crop in Michigan. According to the National Association of American Wineries, the overall economic impact of Michigan’s grape and wine industry is estimated to be more than $6.3 billion annually. This includes the direct impact from vineyard and winery operations, as well as indirect effects such as wine tourism, related retail sales and hospitality services.
2-Apr-2025 Charting new terrain in energy storage: the emergence of zero-sodium-excess solid-state batteries KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. A cutting-edge breakthrough in zero-sodium-excess solid-state batteries may reshape the energy storage landscape. This innovative study introduces a novel interphase design to address the persistent challenges of low energy density and poor interfacial stability in sodium-ion batteries, offering a solution poised to revolutionize next-generation energy storage systems. Journal eScience Funder National Natural Science Youth Foundation of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Shanghai Science and Technology Commission's “2020 Science and Technology In-novation Action Plan”, Natural Science Foundation in Shanghai, Shanghai Technical Service Center of Science and Engineering Computing, Shanghai University.
2-Apr-2025 Sunlight to power: Innovative interface engineering for high-performance perovskite solar cells KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. A novel study has unveiled a transformative advancement in perovskite solar cells through bilayer interface engineering. This innovative method integrates 2D/3D perovskites with a dipole layer, achieving a remarkable leap in power conversion efficiency and overcoming critical challenges of scalability and stability in large-area solar modules. Journal eScience Funder City University of Hong Kong, Innovation and Technology Commission of Hong Kong, Environment and Ecology Bureau of Hong Kong, Research Grants Council of Hong Kong, Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory of Optoelectronic and Magnetic Functional Materials
2-Apr-2025 Unlocking the secrets of battery degradation: a transfer learning approach KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. A cutting-edge study has made significant advancements in battery lifetime prediction by utilizing transfer learning, a sophisticated approach that transfers knowledge across different data domains. This innovation enhances the accuracy of battery life predictions, a critical factor for ensuring product quality and accelerating progress in energy storage technologies. Journal eScience Funder Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Southern University of Science and Technology., Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory under U.S. Department of Energy
2-Apr-2025 Unlocking the potential of NiOOH: a leap forward in aqueous Mg-ion battery technology KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. Scientists have achieved a significant leap in aqueous Mg-ion battery technology by engineering a breakthrough cathode material (nickel oxide hydroxide (NiOOH)), and systematacially reveal the stable Mg-storage mechanism in NiOOH nanosheets. This innovative design significantly enhances aqueous Mg-ion battery performance, resolving long-standing challenges of balancing high voltage and high capacity. The achievement paves the way for a safer, more versatile energy storage solution, poised to meet the growing demands of next-generation devices. Journal eScience Funder Singapore Ministry of Education Academic Research Fund Tier 2, National Key R&D Program of China, Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, Singapore Ministry of Education Academic Research Fund Tier 1, A∗STAR under AME IRG, A∗STAR under its IAF-ICP Programme, Schaeffler Hub for Advanced Research at NTU.
2-Apr-2025 Lighting the future: Ultrathin copper collectors for enhanced battery performance KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. Scientists have developed ultralight and ultrathin copper current collectors that could redefine lithium battery technology. These collectors, far lighter than traditional copper foils, significantly enhance cell-level energy density. This leap forward in efficiency and weight reduction is poised to transform the performance of portable electronics and electric vehicles, where lightweight, high-capacity batteries are crucial for progress. Journal eScience
2-Apr-2025 STAT2/SLC27A3/PINK1-mediated mitophagy remodeling lipid metabolism contributes to pazopanib resistance in clear cell renal cell carcinoma Research Are there key genes involved in TKI resistance in ccRCC? What mechanisms are associated with this development? A research team, led by Professor Ben Liu from the Department of Urology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, has conducted in-depth research on this topic. Journal Research Funder National Natural Science Foundation of China, Medical and Health Research Project of Zhejiang Province, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Grant, Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang Province
2-Apr-2025 From flavonoids to stilbenoids: CRISPR unlocks a new path for natural resveratrol Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A recent study showcases the power of CRISPR gene editing to significantly boost the production of resveratrol, a plant-derived compound with numerous health benefits. Journal Horticulture Research
