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Later-in-life pregnancies detection reduces risk of chromosomal abnormalities
BGI GenomicsPersistent “forever chemicals” threaten agriculture and food safety, new study warns
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PKU team offers new blueprint for sustainable urban transport
Peking UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
Peking University, October 24, 2025: Peking University (PKU) is leading research on green transportation, revealing how Ultra-Fast Charging System (UFCS) could reshape cities and impact power grid stability. Led by Professors Zhao Pengjun and Zhang Haoran at the PKU Shenzhen Graduate School, the team developed a big-data-driven simulation framework using data from Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou to assess the impact of large-scale UFCS deployment on urban electricity systems.
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New biochar strategy tackles toxic cadmium in rice paddies while locking away carbon
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
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Reducing the carbon footprint of our plates: A European perspective
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
Ever wondered how your dinner impacts the planet? A groundbreaking study from Dr. Mohammad Fazle Rabbi at the Coordination and Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Debrecen, Hungary, dives deep into this question—exploring how Europe can reduce its food-related carbon footprint and meet its ambitious sustainability goals. Published on July 16, 2025, in Sustainability Insights, this research evaluates eight European Union countries over a 12-year span (2010-2022) to uncover critical pathways toward a greener future.
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- Carbon Research
New insights into grapevine’s vulnerability to cold stress
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of ScienceCold stress is a major environmental factor limiting grapevine cultivation, affecting yield, quality, and distribution.
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- Horticulture Research
Current Pharmaceutical Analysis: A promising journal in pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
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New hope for antidiabetic drugs: essential oil compounds from Plectranthus neochilus show promise
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- Current Pharmaceutical Analysis
Unlocking the genetic key to pear russet skin
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of ScienceFruit skin color is central to pear quality and market value, with russet skin offering both protection and unique appearance.
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- Horticulture Research