A new series of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), donated as USC-CP-5-R, have been constructed using 14-connected metal-organic polyhedra as super-molecular building blocks (SBBs), exhibiting ultrahigh water stability. Functionalized with variable hydrophilic groups enables systematic tuning of the water adsorption performances, including uptake capacity and inflection point (a). These frameworks can efficiently capture atmospheric moisture, even in arid environments and can release collected water using low-grade solar thermal energy, highlighting their potential as a sustainable solution for freshwater production in water-scarce regions.

The team of Yanjun Jiang from Hebei University of Technology has constructed an efficient asymmetric reduction system for the synthesis of chiral alcohols by coupling electrochemical coenzyme regeneration with immobilized enzymes.

Scientists have developed smart polymeric nanoparticles that respond to unique signals within the tumor microenvironment to deliver immunotherapy precisely where needed. 

In this study, a novel facile and versatile solid phase seed-mediated confined strategy is reported for the synthesis of atomically ordered non-precious Ni₃Ga₁ intermetallic nanocubes encapsulated in N-doped carbon layer. The resulting confined nanocubes demonstrate exceptional activity and exclusive selectivity in the 1,4-hydrogenation of α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds while maintaining high stability over multiple reaction cycles without performance degradation.

Inspired by dragonfly eyes, researchers at Fudan University have developed a self-driven polarization-sensitive ferroelectric photomemristor that dramatically improves the recognition of low-contrast images. The developed devices combine anisotropic rhenium diselenide with ferroelectric single-crystalline DIPAB, enabling real-time, in-sensor image enhancement and achieving up to 85.9% recognition accuracy—nearly double that of traditional photomemristors.

Penile shortening and erectile dysfunction are common problems after radical pelvic surgery for prostate, bladder, or rectal cancer. A new review published in UroPrecision finds that penile traction therapy (PTT), a non-invasive mechanical treatment, may help preserve penile length and improve erectile function when started early after surgery. This review is part of the themed issue “Distinct Themes for the Advanced Practice Providers in Andrology”

In modern medical systems, drug therapy remains one of the most essential approaches for disease prevention and treatment. In particular, combination therapy has become a common strategy for improving therapeutic efficacy and reducing drug resistance in the treatment of complex diseases. However, the use of multiple drugs simultaneously significantly increases the risk of drug–drug interactions (DDIs), which may alter the pharmacological effects of drugs or even lead to adverse reactions, posing a threat to patient safety.