A recent study in Engineering presents a revolutionary cotransporter system for rice harvesting and transportation. Developed by a team led by Wenyu Zhang, it features a dual-unloading mode and a novel HUT strategy, enhancing efficiency and autonomy in farming operations.

In a pivotal study, scientists have unveiled the intricate relationship between China's territorial functions and its CO₂ emissions, offering a fresh perspective on the environmental implications of regional development.

In the latest research, a team of scholars from Chongqing University has introduced a fully analytical approach to evaluate the real-time dynamic reliability of composite power systems with renewable energy sources. Their work, published in Engineering, aims to address the challenges posed by RES uncertainties and enhance the operational reliability of power grids.

A recent study in Engineering explores the optimization of industrial park energy systems with hybrid energy storage. It aims to address high energy consumption and carbon emissions. The research details a new model and strategy, showing significant reductions in energy bills and peak power, and paves the way for further improvements in renewable energy utilization.

In a recently study published in Engineering, researchers from China University of Petroleum (East China) and Fuzhou University introduce a biomimetic enamel-based superhydrophobic coating. This innovative material, designed for wear resistance, offers self-repairing and buffering capabilities. Its strong erosion resistance makes it a valuable tool for advancing offshore oil and gas field operations.

Groundbreaking research in Engineering reveals a unified theory for optical singularities in photonic microstructures with rosette symmetries. The study, by a team of researchers, uncovers the symmetry-protected nature of these singularities and formulates a symmetry matching condition, opening doors to enhanced photonics applications.

In the latest development for data storage technology, researchers have introduced a novel hybrid-layer optical data storage method, as reported in Engineering. This innovative approach utilizes high-orthogonality random meta-channels to encode data into both physical and virtual layers, presenting a potential solution to the ever-growing need for high-capacity storage. The study elaborates on the concept, experimental findings, and future prospects of this cutting-edge technology.

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine have engineered a more efficient enzyme for breaking down polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a common plastic in consumer products. By focusing on the β-sheet regions of IsPETase, they developed a variant called DepoPETase β that shows enhanced performance in depolymerizing PET waste, offering a potential solution to the growing plastic pollution problem.

A recent study has revealed the genetic factors responsible for sterol metabolism in rapeseed, a plant renowned for its health-boosting compounds.