Imagine a natural fortress standing strong against raging storms. That’s what mangroves and other forested wetlands do for our coastlines. But how well do they protect us, and against which storms? Researchers from Sun Yat-Sen University, China and the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) have uncovered a new and easy method to predict the effectiveness of these natural barriers during extreme weather events. This is an important new insight and tool for coastal managers and policymakers.

A new study in Engineering presents an adaptive quantum computing-based model predictive control strategy for building energy management. It aims to boost energy efficiency and decarbonize buildings, and experiments show promising results in reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Guangzhou, China — A pioneering study published in Science Bulletin introduces an innovative data management framework that integrates AI and blockchain technology to address critical challenges in multicenter randomized controlled trials (RCTs). An international collaboration led by Professor Haotian Lin from Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University and Professor Tien Yin Wong from Tsinghua University, alongside researchers from other leading institutions, has developed a framework, which aims to improve data integrity, objectivity, and operational efficiency in clinical trials.