In a paper published in National Science Review, a research team led by Chinese scientists quantifies changes in dissolved carbon storage within China's lakes and reservoirs alongside dissolved carbon fluxes in rivers over the past three decades, systematically revealing how climate change, anthropogenic disturbances, and water chemistry factors collectively drive the dynamics of dissolved carbon in inland waters. The study finds that dissolved carbon storage across China's inland waters has increased significantly during this period, with riverine carbon fluxes primarily driven by climate and human factors, while lake and reservoir carbon storage is dominated by water chemistry controls.

A research team from Shaanxi Normal University developed a novel catalyst that transforms glycerol waste from bio-diesel production into high-value glyceric acid with remarkable 96.6% selectivity. The innovative Pt-Bi₂O₃ nanosheet catalyst achieves superior performance through a unique synergistic effect: bismuth oxide modifies platinum's electronic structure while controlling glycerol's adsorption orientation. This green upgrade path not only addresses industrial waste challenges but offers a sustainable route to valuable chemicals. The catalyst also shows promising versatility for converting other polyols, opening doors for broader industrial applications.

A recent study published in National Science Review has revealed a previously unknown separated two-phase structure in lithium-manganese-rich cathodes, a breakthrough that could revolutionize the design of high-performance batteries. The discovery allows researchers to precisely manipulate the internal structure of cathodes, offering new opportunities for developing batteries with significantly higher energy density.

Neuroform Atlas Stent (NAS) is used in treating localized dilation of blood vessels in the brain. The stent is designed for placement in vessels of 2.0─4.5 mm diameter. However, studies that assess whether NAS is equally effective in smaller blood vessels are limited. Researchers from China addressed this critical clinical question, and report that even in smaller vessels of diameter less than 2.5 mm, NAS-assisted coiling led to fewer complications and favorable short-term outcomes.

A Chinese research team has developed a new surgical procedure named FENCY ligation, which can be combined with preoperative embolization to safely remove giant plexiform neurofibromas. This technique greatly reduces bleeding and improves surgical outcomes, even in complex areas. Most of the 11 patients reported excellent recovery and high satisfaction, with minimal complications.