In International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing,  researchers fired ultrafast laser bursts at titanium foil and carved dual-scale microscopic textures in a single manufacturing step to create an artificial skin that handles both extremes.

A study published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts reports a scalable approach for introducing radiative cooling functionality onto wood surfaces. The researchers integrated thermochromic microcapsules (TCMs) and ZnO nanoparticles into a phenolic resin coating applied to rubberwood and fir. The resulting coating reversibly changes its optical response with temperature, increasing UV-visible reflectance by about 44.7% above its 28 °C transition temperature while maintaining high thermal emissivity. Outdoor experiments showed surface and subsurface temperature reductions of up to 10.4 °C and 7.2 °C, respectively. A model wooden house also showed lower surface and indoor temperatures, while EnergyPlus simulations indicated potential annual cooling energy savings of up to 19.5% in hot climates.

Hafnia-based ferroelectric memories are emerging as promising candidates for next-generation nonvolatile memory because they combine excellent scalability with compatibility with CMOS technology. Further reducing the thickness of ferroelectric films can lower operating voltage and increase storage density, but maintaining reliability at high temperatures becomes increasingly challenging. Researchers at Fudan University have now shown that tailoring the size and orientation of ferroelectric grains can help address this challenge. Their ultrathin devices remain highly stable at 225 °C, pointing to a route toward dense and reliable ferroelectric memories for harsh thermal environments. The study was published in Science Bulletin.

Precise micromachining of refractory high-entropy alloys keeps a significant challenge for inherent brittleness and low thermal conductivity. In this work, water-jet guided laser technology enables a higher micromachining quality compared with CNL and femtosecond laser. Notably, WJGL reduces the heat-affected zone (HAZ) to 298 nm, ~99.1% lower than that of CNL. The material removal mechanism and microstructural evolution are elucidated. This work provides a reliable route for precision manufacturing of hard-to-process RHEAs.

Many women experience cognitive fog or memory impairment during pregnancy or while taking oral contraceptives. A new study published in Science Bulletin reveals that sustained high levels of estrogen disturb a specific neural circuit connecting the lateral hypothalamus to the hippocampus, leading to temporary memory loss. This discovery provides a long-sought biological explanation for "mom brain" and reconciles decades of conflicting data on estrogen's effects on memory

Large-aperture optical mirrors are critical to astronomical observation, and their fabrication requires full-chain technologies spanning blank preparation, deterministic polishing, cross-scale metrology, and acceptance testing. A review highlights a closed-loop manufacturing-testing paradigm for continuous surface-error correction, while identifying sub-nanometer full-frequency precision control, intelligent adaptive integration, and in-orbit manufacturing as key directions for future ultra-large-aperture mirrors.

Micro-QLEDs are emerging as a promising AR technology due to their high brightness and high-resolution capability. Scientists in China developed a two-inch wafer-scale fabrication process for Micro-QLEDs which provides a simple and low-cost route to accelerate the industrial application of Micro-QLED display.

A phase 3 randomized controlled trial involving 614 patients with acute ischemic stroke who did not receive reperfusion therapy found that oral edaravone (TTYP01) initiated within 24 hours of symptom onset and continued for 28 days significantly improved functional outcomes. At 90 days, 65.4% of patients in the treatment group achieved excellent functional recovery (mRS 0–1) compared with 47.1% in the placebo group (OR 2.12, 95% CI 1.53–2.94, P <0.001). No significant differences in safety events were observed between the two groups.

Endometriosis (EM) and uterine leiomyoma (UL) are common gynecological disorders with substantial clinical overlap; however, their shared epidemiological and genetic underpinnings remain poorly understood. This study investigated comorbidity between EM and UL using epidemiological, genetic, and molecular analyses.