Researchers from the China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE) and Lanzhou University have jointly conducted systematic integral experiments using D-T and D-D neutron sources on natural lead (^natPb) slabs. By addressing key data gaps in large-angle neutron scattering and thoroughly validating four major evaluated nuclear data libraries, this study establishes new benchmark data, supporting safer reactor designs, advanced fusion systems, and optimized radiation shielding applications.

Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a new way of telling “aged” human cells apart from younger ones using electric fields. While key markers have been found for these “senescent” cells, current methods require biochemical “labels” which are difficult to apply and affect the cells themselves, making them difficult to study. The new method is label-free and less damaging. The team aims to diversify the method, extending it to other cell types.

Engineers at Brown University uncovered unexpected dynamics in how organic particulates sink in the ocean, a process that plays a key role in marine nutrient cycling.

Chinese scientists  at the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a breakthrough process that significantly improves the efficiency and environmental friendliness of beta-blocker production—with a focus on the widely used compound propranolol, which plays a vital role in managing cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, arrhythmia, and angina.

A new study published in Engineering offers fresh insights into Alzheimer’s disease, revealing that inhibiting an enzyme called ST6Gal-I can reduce levels of BACE1 and amyloid-β plaques, which are key factors in the disease’s progression. This research underscores the potential of targeting glycosylation pathways as a strategy for developing new treatments for Alzheimer’s.