28-Jul-2026 Facet-dependent dual active sites of CeO2 govern distinct adsorption mechanisms for fluorinated organics and inorganic fluoride Tsinghua University Press Understanding how crystal facets dictate the adsorption mechanisms of multifunctional oxides is crucial for designing selective materials for fluorine-containing contaminants. Researchers at Southern University of Science and Technology established the structure–facet–function correlation in CeO2, unveiling dual active-site mechanisms that differentiate inorganic and organic fluorine adsorption and offering mechanistic insights for rational design of advanced fluorine-selective materials. Journal Nano Research
28-Jul-2026 Computer scientists design NosyNeighbor — a cyberattack to prevent cyberattacks Washington State University Protecting sensitive, precision-timed computing systems requires understanding the nature of cyberthreats. So researchers designed an attack — dubbed NosyNeighbor — that lurks on the sidelines of time- and safety-critical computer systems, “infers” what’s happening inside and adapts its malicious approach. Journal ACM Transactions on Cyber-Physical Systems
28-Jul-2026 Polymer microsphere-confined in-situ growth of MOF-303@poly(acrylate) composites for rapid atmospheric water harvesting under arid conditions Tsinghua University Press In arid environments, extracting water from air remains a major technological challenge, especially under low-humidity conditions. Researchers have now developed a polymer microsphere–confined MOF composite that dramatically accelerates water uptake and release without sacrificing capacity. By growing MOF-303 directly inside porous poly(acrylate) microspheres, the team achieved faster adsorption kinetics, improved mass transfer, and excellent cycling stability under flowing air, paving the way for practical atmospheric water harvesting systems. Journal Nano Research
28-Jul-2026 Breaking traditional wisdom: oxygenated groups hinder H₂O₂ electrosynthesis on CoNC catalysts Tsinghua University Press The incorporation of oxygen functional groups (OFGs) into cobalt-nitrogen-carbon (CoNC) catalysts is widely regarded as a promising strategy for enhancing hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) electrosynthesis via the two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e− ORR). A new study challenges the long-held belief that oxygenated groups enhance CoNC catalysts' H2O2 production, offering critical insights for sustainable electrocatalysis. Journal Nano Research
28-Jul-2026 A multi-condition diffusion framework enables precise prediction of drug-induced transcriptional changes Higher Education Press Deciphering how drugs alter cellular gene expression is essential for new drug screening and personalized medical treatment. Scientists mainly rely on high-throughput sequencing to capture drug perturbation transcriptomic profiles, yet this experimental method suffers from high costs and long testing cycles, making it impossible to cover countless combinations of chemical compounds, cell lines and administration dosages. Journal Quantitative Biology
28-Jul-2026 NUS CDE researchers merge multiple physiological signals into a single patch for simpler health monitoring National University of Singapore College of Design and Engineering A flexible sensor that fuses the body’s electrical and mechanical signals into a single data stream can monitor cardiac health and decode hand gestures from one patch on the skin, cutting the size, power and complexity of conventional multi-sensor wearable systems. Journal Nature
27-Jul-2026 New global CARE-AI framework sets standard for responsible AI in health education and care JMIR Publications An international team of researchers, clinicians, educators, ethicists, and patient partners has developed and validated the Health CARE-AI (Contextual, Accountable, Responsible, and Equitable Artificial Intelligence) Framework. Published in JMIR Medical Education, the landmark study provides an actionable, consensus-backed roadmap for the responsible integration of AI across the health care learning and practice continuum. Journal JMIR Medical Education
27-Jul-2026 New adaptive localization methods advance all-sky infrared radiance assimilation and improve tropical cyclone forecasts Science China Press In a paper published in SCIENCE CHINA Earth Sciences, a team of researchers developed new adaptive localization methods for all-sky infrared radiance assimilation. By better accounting for the vertical structure of cloud-related processes and dynamically adjusting localization parameters under different cloud conditions, the new methods significantly improve priors of model state variables and enhance forecasts of tropical cyclone track and intensity. The study provides a new technical pathway for effective use of cloud-affected satellite radiances in an ensemble Kalman filter. Journal Science China Earth Sciences
25-Jul-2026 High-yield GABA production achieved in lactic acid bacteria via ARTP mutagenesis and adaptive evolution HEP Data Cooperation Journals A study published in Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing reports a significant breakthrough in the microbial production of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Researchers successfully engineered a high-producing strain of Enterococcus faecalis, designated EM05, achieving a GABA titer of 64.2 g/L in a 3 L bioreactor. This was accomplished through a combinatorial strategy involving atmospheric and room temperature plasma (ARTP) mutagenesis, microdroplet cultivation (MMC) based adaptive evolution, and systematic fermentation medium optimization. Journal Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing
