In a paper published in SCIENCE CHINA Chemistry, a strategy of ligand-protected direct hydrogen reduction was adapted to prepare zeolite-confined Pt-Pd bimetallic cluster catalysts. These catalysts efficiently catalyze hydrogen production from ammonia borane (AB) solvolysis and tandem hydrogenation of nitroarenes. Interestingly, in the tandem reaction, AB undergoes hydrolysis at the Pt sites to produce active hydrogen species, which are then transferred to the neighboring Pd sites to reduce nitroarenes.

This study explores factors influencing students’ sustained use of Virtual Simulation Learning Systems (VSLSs) in Chinese higher education. Analyzing survey data from 274 students, the research finds that perceived value, driven by benefits outweighing costs, significantly impacts continued engagement. System quality and social factors, like course scheduling and teacher recommendations, also play vital roles. The findings inform recommendations for enhancing the enduring utilization of VSLSs, emphasizing the importance of quality systems and supportive learning environments.

In 2017, the CONSORT-CHM Formulas 2017 extension was introduced to enhance the reporting transparency of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) formulas. This development aimed to detail the rationale, design, analysis, and interpretation of CHM formula interventions, thereby improving clinical trial execution and advancing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). However, a review assessing the reporting quality of RCTs with CHM formulas has been lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the reporting characteristics and adherence to the CONSORT-CHM Formulas 2017 checklist over the past five years.

Reseachers from WEHI (Melbourne, Australia) have found a new way to predict a subset of patients who are likely to become resistant to PARP inhibitors (PARPi), a key therapy used to treat ovarian and breast cancers in Australia.

In a paper published in SCIENCE CHINA Chemistry, Wenjun Luo, Zhigang Zou et al., found and proved the enhancement of a Si/In₂S₃ heterojunction photocurrent by Cl^- ions in the electrolyte comes from faster charge transfer rate at the In₂S₃/electrolyte interface.

A pivotal study has unveiled the deep-reaching molecular effects of nanoplastics on aquatic organisms, underscoring the pressing need to unravel their toxicity pathways. Using advanced multi-omics analysis, the research highlights how nanoplastics interact at the cellular level across various species, presenting a critical call to understand these interactions to safeguard ecosystem health.