In the realm of environmental engineering and material science, Professor Kangwoo Cho's team at POSTECH has made notable progress in advancing decentralized saline wastewater treatment and hydrogen production. By focusing on scalable heterojunction anodes, their research addresses critical challenges in achieving efficient pollutant removal and resource recovery in sustainable water management systems. The centerpiece of their work is an Ir-doped NiFe₂O₄ (NFI) anode integrated with a TiO₂ overlayer, which combines exceptional catalytic performance, selectivity, and stability for multifunctional applications.

Researchers at Sichuan University have developed a new epoxy resin that is fire-retardant, recyclable, and degradable. This innovative material addresses the market gap for sustainable thermosetting polymers, offering high strength and safety for industrial adhesives.

From Australia’s historic victory in the 1983 America’s Cup to Freeman’s gold-medal sprint at the Sydney Olympics, sport has the unique ability to captivate and inspire us all.

 

Now, a study by the University of South Australia is exploring the experiences and benefits for older people involved in a community reminiscence program – Sporting Memories Australia – tapping into their memories and experiences of sport in a move to address loneliness and social isolation.

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have identified a novel orphan gene, BOLTING RESISTANCE 2 (BR2), in Chinese cabbage, which plays a pivotal role in delaying bolting by regulating flowering time through the vernalization pathway. 

A new study has revealed how excessive nitrogen disrupts calcium availability in apple leaves, shedding light on a key factor behind calcium deficiency disorders in apple trees.

A new study has uncovered the genetic secrets behind apricots’ impressive cold tolerance, revealing a specific genetic insertion that enhances their ability to thrive in freezing conditions.

In honor of Valentine's Day, UVA School of Data Science Associate Professor Mar Hicks answered questions about the history of computerized matchmaking. 

Researchers from Nantong University developed a novel targeted drug delivery system using functionalized pillararenes for multimodal synergistic cancer therapy, combining chemotherapy and photodynamic therapy to precisely attack tumor cells while sparing healthy ones.

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a progressive spinal disease characterized by ectopic bone formation in the spine, leading to severe neurological symptoms due to spinal cord compression. This condition is more prevalent in Asian countries and has been associated with various genetic and hormonal factors. Recent insights reveal the potential role of interferon (IFN) signaling in the pathogenesis of OPLL, particularly the type I IFN pathway, which is known to play a role in innate immune responses and bone formation. A single-cell transcriptome profiling study has identified the activation of type I IFN signaling in ossified posterior longitudinal ligament, suggesting a therapeutic target for OPLL.

People living in rural areas are at greater risk for obesity than the general population, and they often have limited access to healthy, affordable food, physical activity facilities, public transportation, and health care institutions. A research team at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign developed an online weight management program that provides personalized assistance from a registered dietitian. In a new study, they collaborated with Illinois Extension to test the program’s efficacy among residents of rural Illinois.