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Micromilled droplet microfluidics: the future of rapid prototyping

Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking, freely available droplet microfluidic component library, which promises to transform the way microfluidic devices are created.

Journal: Microsystems & Nanoengineering

Genomic journey of rare apricots: From evolution to future breeding

Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science

A new study sheds light on the genetic underpinnings of two rare apricot species endemic to southern China—Prunus hongpingensis (PHP) and Prunus zhengheensis (PZH).

Journal: Horticulture Research

Intercropping legumes: A win-win for tea and soil

Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science

A new study reveals the positive impact of intercropping leguminous plants like soybean and Chinese milkvetch with tea crops.

Journal: Horticulture Research

MoS2-based optoelectronic synapses array: the future of neuromorphic computing

Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In a development for artificial intelligence, researchers have unveiled a 28×28 synaptic device array that promises to revolutionize artificial visual systems.

Journal: Microsystems & Nanoengineering

BL-Hi-C technology: A game-changer for understanding the 3D genome of brassica crops

Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science

A new study has unveiled the intricate 3D genome structure of Brassica crops, thanks to an optimized Bridge Linker High-throughput Chromosome Conformation Capture (BL-Hi-C) technology.

Journal: Horticulture Research

Why do apples lose their color? New insights from epigenetics

Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science

The fading of apple skin color during fruit development has long been a challenge for both scientists and growers.

Journal: Horticulture Research

Micro-vibration microneedles: Paving the way for rapid and minimally invasive biomarker detection

Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Scientists have created a new way to quickly and minimally invasively detect glucose using microneedles.

Journal: Microsystems & Nanoengineering

Long-term decline in downward surface solar radiation

Science China Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In a paper published in National Science Review, an international team of scientists found a significant decline of downward surface solar radiation (DSSR) from 1959 to 2014. Greenhouse gases (GHGs) and anthropogenic aerosols contributed equally to the weakening of the DSSR and the role of GHGs was more significant after 1979. Whether DSSR would continue to decrease in the future is highly dependent on emission policies. The implementation of relatively lower aerosols and CO₂ emissions will help to curb the weakening of DSSR and provide a key guarantee for a smooth transition from traditional fossil energy sources to a cleaner one.

Journal: National Science Review
Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Science and Technology Innovation Project of Laoshan Laboratory, Met Office Climate Science for Service Partnership, China project under the International Science Partnerships Fund

Algal blooms intensify in global large lakes over the past two decades

Science China Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In a paper published in National Science Review, an international team of scientists conduct an in-depth study of algal blooms in large lakes worldwide. Using daily MODIS satellite data from 2003 to 2022, the team analyzed algal bloom trends in 1,956 large freshwater lakes, revealing alarming patterns and trends in bloom occurrences.

Journal: National Science Review
Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, Shenzhen Science and Technology Program

Ultrasound promotes phenolic synthesis in fresh-cut red cabbages via high energy levels.

KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers innovatively applied ultrasonic technology to the cleaning of fresh-cut red cabbage to reduce surface microbial contamination and pesticide residues. The phenolic compound synthesis in fresh-cut red cabbage was found to increase after ultrasonic cleaning. The use of ATP and DNP treatments confirmed that the accumulation of phenolic compounds induced by ultrasonic cleaning is closely related to elevated energy levels.

Journal: Food Physics
Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China