A research team from Taiyuan University of Technology and Zhejiang University has made headway in enhancing polypropylene (PP)’s performance. Their study, published in Engineering, reveals that blending PP with high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polystyrene–polyethylene–polypropylene–polystyrene (SEPS) to form a SEPS@HDPE core–shell structure can adjust PP’s brittle–ductile transition temperature and improve its low-temperature toughness, with potential applications across various industries.

This study explores the potential of oncomicrobial vaccines in mitigating tumor progression by targeting specific cancer-promoting microbes in mice. The researchers developed and tested vaccines against Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni) and enterotoxigenic Bacteroides fragilis (ETBF), both of which are associated with colorectal cancer (CRC). The vaccines effectively reduced the colonization of these oncomicrobes, suppressed tumor development, and mitigated inflammation without significantly disrupting the gut microbiota. The findings suggest that oncomicrobial vaccines could be a promising strategy for preventing and treating CRC, particularly in individuals at high risk due to family history or other factors.

Accurate estimation of the State of Charge (SoC) in lithium-ion batteries is a pivotal factor for optimizing the performance, safety, and longevity of electric vehicles (EVs). Traditional methods often fail to capture the dynamic, nonlinear nature of battery behavior, resulting in inaccuracies that undermine battery management systems (BMS). A new hybrid model that combines deep neural networks (DNNs) with a teaching-learning based optimization (TLBO) algorithm is set to revolutionize SoC estimation, offering a much-needed solution to enhance the efficiency and reliability of EVs.

A recent study explores the intricate relationship between climate physical risks and the merging of digital and low-carbon economies in China. By examining the disruptive effects of extreme weather events such as severe cold spells and droughts, the research reveals how these climate challenges obstruct the seamless development of both sectors. Utilizing cutting-edge models, the study identifies regional disparities and outlines the mechanisms through which climate risks hinder technological innovation and economic integration, calling for urgent adaptive strategies to ensure sustainable economic growth.

Groundbreaking research refines China’s Ordovician paleogeography, revealing microcontinents as pivotal players in Earth’s tectonic theater.

Researchers at Tel Aviv University developed a groundbreaking method to synthesize spatial coherence during nonlinear optical interactions, enabling the creation of structured light beams and spatial coherence patterns, such as a smiley-face shape, through second-harmonic generation. This novel approach bridges incoherent light and nonlinear optics, paving the way for advancements in infrared imaging, structured beam shaping, and optical communications.

"Breakthrough in AI Cross-Domain Learning: New Algorithm Tackles Label Noise and Boosts Adaptability!" Groundbreaking research in transfer learning enhances AI robustness for real-world applications.

Accurately and swiftly characterizing the state of polarization (SoP) of complex structured light is crucial in the realms of classical and quantum optics. However, conventional strategies are bulky, complex, and run counter to integration. Here, the authors propose a general polarization metrology method capable of fully detecting SoP on any higher-order Poincaré sphere, featuring miniaturized size, simple detection process, and direct readout mechanism. It could open a new avenue for accurately SoP detection.

The Science White Paper of the Einstein Probe (EP) mission, led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and jointly developed with the European Space Agency (ESA), the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), and the French National Centre for Space Studies (CNES), has been published online in the Science China: Physics, Mechanics & Astronomy. EP is an interdisciplinary mission focused on time-domain and X-ray astronomy. It aims to explore transient X-ray sources and explosive phenomena in the universe using its advanced observational instruments. The mission seeks to expand the frontiers of astronomical research by providing new insights into these dynamic cosmic events.

In a recent publication in Cell Reports Medicine, a collaborative research team led by Chen-Yu Zhang and Huan Wang at Nanjing University, Hongkai Bi at Hainan Medical University, Hong Ling at Harbin Medical University and Chen Wang at Jiangsu University presents a significant discovery: exosomal siRNA-AGO2 complex silences the antibiotic-resistance gene in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) through translational repression, thus improving the efficacy of antibiotics in treating MRSA-infected mice. This discovery provides a novel therapeutic strategy for the treatment of superbacterial infection.