Looking for smarter ways to cut building energy use? A new phase-change thermal diode, developed by Chinese researchers, brings passive energy savings to dynamic building envelopes. With optimized hydrophobic surfaces and vacuum settings, it boosts unidirectional heat transfer, slashing cooling energy consumption by 11.83%–21.36% across China’s climate zones. Simple to manufacture and highly adaptable, this innovation bridges materials and building science—worth exploring for greener buildings!

Discover how researchers are tackling the challenges of integrating renewable energy into power grids. A new study in Engineering presents a groundbreaking framework to manage uncertainties in power systems, making renewable energy more reliable and efficient. Learn how this could transform our approach to sustainable electricity.

Discover how scientists are unlocking the potential of a natural compound, Anemoside B4, to fight inflammation and immune disorders. From its unique discovery process to promising applications in both human and veterinary medicine, this breakthrough could pave the way for new treatments. Dive in to learn more!

This editorial explores how power systems can proactively tackle climate change amid soaring renewable energy penetration. It highlights existing research gaps and showcases cutting-edge studies on renewable resource analysis, system planning, and risk assessment, inspiring further innovation in this critical field.

Alpinia calcarata (A. calcarata) Roscoe (Family: Zingiberaceae) is a rhizomatous perennial herb used in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions. This study aimed to develop a topical emulgel dosage form by incorporating the essential oil of A. calcarata rhizome and to investigate it’s in vitro anti-inflammatory activity. A thin-layer chromatographic fingerprint of the essential oil of A. calcarata rhizome was developed. Then, an emulsion base containing plant oil was formulated and incorporated within a Carbopol gel base. The physical characteristics of this formulation were evaluated subsequently. The anti-inflammatory mechanism of the emulgel was determined by in vitro blood cell membrane stabilization assay and thrombolytic activity assay. The results were statistically analyzed by one-way analysis of variance. The thin-layer chromatographic fingerprint of the test oil demonstrated several bands with unique retention factor values. The formulated herbal emulgel was white, viscous, and homogeneous in appearance. The spreadability was 118 g·cm/M, and the pH of the emulgel was 6.30 at 25°C. The A. calcarata emulgel significantly (p < 0.05) inhibited heat-induced in vitro hemolysis, with the highest activity at a 50 µg/mL dose (87.68 ± 0.35%) compared to the placebo. Furthermore, this activity was found to be dependent on the essential oil concentration (r² = 0.99) of the emulgel. Therefore, it was concluded that the essential oil of A. calcarata rhizome is an effective active ingredient to be used in a topical emulgel formulation, whereas the diverse phytochemicals present in the essential oil would be the underlying source of its anti-inflammatory activity.

Curious about how mobile satellite Internet bridges global connectivity gaps? This report dives into its 60-year evolution, LEO satellite breakthroughs lsuch as Starlink’s DTC constellation, and core limitations from transmission distances to spectrum scarcity. Discover key enabling technologies—ELAAs, multi-satellite cooperation, and advanced antennas—shaping its future as a 6G cornerstone.

The existing wound assessment tools, which are based on modern medical theory, limit the clinical application of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) nursing. This research aimed to develop a scientific, standardized, and characteristic TCM nursing evaluation form for chronic wounds.

Even with highly extensive training, the human brain is not really capable of performing two tasks simultaneously. Moreover, even the smallest deviations from trained routines can have a significant impact on how quickly and successfully people complete tasks simultaneously. This is shown by a new study conducted by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), the FernUniversität in Hagen and the Medical School Hamburg. It was recently published in the “Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology”.