This study reviews the use of extrusion in processing wheat-based products. It highlights that extrusion parameters—such as temperature, pressure, die size, and shear rate—significantly influence the microstructure and nutritional properties, including starch gelatinization and protein denaturation. These findings suggest that extrusion can enhance nutrient retention and drive product innovation, addressing challenges in traditional wheat processing.

In a ground-breaking first, researchers have fabricated a highly elastic, permeable liquid metal–iron fiber mat conductor with exceptional stretchability, electrical conductivity, and recyclability, demonstrating its potential for long-term electrophysiological monitoring in healthcare applications.

Researchers have developed a pipeline that integrates zero-shot AI detection and segmentation tools to achieve robust, automated segmentation of remote sensing images. By leveraging a sliding window hyper-inference approach and an outlier rejection step, the pipeline enhances the identification of features such as buildings, trees, and vehicles in aerial and satellite imagery. This solution is implemented as a user-friendly Python package, LangRS, making advanced remote sensing segmentation accessible to a wide range of users.

In a paper published in Science Bulletin, Chinese scientists have discovered that a PRA (prenylated Rab acceptor) protein, PIBP4 (PigmR-INTERACTING and BLAST RESISTANCE PROTEIN 4), interacts with both the NLR protein PigmR and the active form of the Rab GTPase, OsRab5a, thereby loads a portion of PigmR on trafficking vesicles that target to plasma membrane microdomains. Microdomain-localized PigmR interacts with and activates the small GTPase OsRac1, which triggers reactive oxygen species signalling and hypersensitive response, leading to immune responses against blast infection. This research discovers a previously unknown mechanism that deploys a PRA-Rab protein delivering hub to ensure ETI, linking the membrane trafficking machinery with NLR function and immune activation in plants.

Intercalation has been considered as an effective method to explore innovative two-dimensional (2D) materials. But the question remains: How does intercalation concentration affect the atomic structure and properties of two-dimensional materials? And what fine-tuning of growth conditions is required to synthesize the desired intercalation phase with precision?  In National Science Review, researchers have revealed the general rule for the effect of self-intercalation ratio on the atomic arrangements, and delved into the intricate relationship between structure and properties.

In a paper published in Science Bulletin, China’s scientists presented the newest evidence of how many trees exist in China. In 2020, China had ~142.6 billion trees—equivalent to ~100 trees per person.

Scientists have developed a new class of chiral metal-organic frameworks (CMOFs) featuring exceptional stability, ultrahigh surface areas, and cost-effective synthesis. These materials show great promise in asymmetric catalysis, offering scalable solutions for industrial applications.

Professor Can Wang from Tianjin University and Professor Zhurui Shen from Nankai University have achieved significant results in their collaborative research. In this study, monolayer Ti₃C₂T_x was prepared by etching and exfoliating Ti₃AlC₂, and then TiO₂/monolayer Ti₃C₂T_x (T/mT) was synthesized. The surface functional groups enhance the hydrophilicity and surface energy, and a Schottky heterojunction is formed with TiO₂, which improves the photocatalytic activity. Meanwhile, the hybrid material can closely bind to Escherichia coli cells and has a high affinity for cell membrane proteins. Experiments show that it has a high charge separation and transfer efficiency, a strong photocurrent signal, and low impedance. In the photocatalytic reaction device, the sterilization efficiency of T/mT reaches 3.3 log in only 12.8 seconds, far exceeding that of TiO₂. The various components and chemical bonds of cells have been damaged to varying degrees by active substances. This achievement points the way for the molecular structure design of photocatalytic air disinfection technology and is of far-reaching significance for promoting the progress of air disinfection technology.