POSTECH, Pusan National University, and Sungkyunkwan University Demonstrate Subatomic Ferroelectric Domains Inspired by Mineral Structures.

A study published in Engineering by researchers from Imperial College London and PETRONAS explores multiphase reactive flow during CO₂ storage in sandstone. Through experiments and analyses, they found that chemical reactions reduce CO₂ and absolute permeability, alter pore structures, and identified key mechanisms. The research offers important insights for CO₂ storage operations and future research directions.

Diabetic wounds pose a significant health challenge for the growing number of diabetes patients. A new study in Engineering explores microenvironment-sensitive bioactive dressings as a potential solution. These dressings target the complex DW microenvironment, with strategies like glucose- and pH-sensitive management. But their clinical use has obstacles, and future research aims to refine them for better treatment.

A new study in Engineering introduces ERQA, a medical knowledge retrieval and QA framework driven by an enhanced large language model. It integrates a semantic vector database and a literature repository. Tests on the pandemic and TripClick datasets show its good performance in multiple tasks, but it also has some limitations. The researchers plan to further improve the model.

A study published in Engineering reveals that gut microbiota and isoflavones in soy products may have a role in alleviating geniposide hepatotoxicity. The research explored the metabolic profile of geniposide, how isoflavones affect its metabolism through specific enzymes and gut microbiota, and verified the findings in both rats and human volunteers.

Scientists from Hong Kong’s universities (China) have developed the F³T soft tactile sensor. It can accurately measure and decouple 3D forces and temperature, a key advancement for robotic tactile sensing. This new sensor, inspired by human skin, shows high performance in tests and has potential in various robotic applications.