The escalating volume of transactions on blockchains has made signature verification a critical performance bottleneck. Existing approaches of packing signatures inside SNARK often incur significant computational overhead, demanding substantial time and memory resources for proof generation. This not only hinders the participation of resource-constrained devices but also limits the scalability and accessibility of blockchain systems.

Understanding the dynamics of cyber threats is crucial for today's digital defenses. Researchers from Nanjing University, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, and Southeast University have discovered that optimizing the execution time of malware in sandbox environments can significantly enhance the completeness and quality of cyber threat intelligence (CTI) data.

A research team led by the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), CAS, has achieved a breakthrough in spintronics by demonstrating that nonsymmorphic symmetry in hexagonal SrIrO₃ protects topological Dirac semimetal states. This unique electronic structure leads to record-breaking charge-spin conversion efficiency, enabling magnetic switching with ultra-low power dissipation. The study establishes a robust and universal criterion for designing future energy-efficient spintronic devices.

Researchers analyzed 17 tire- and rubber-related chemicals in Lake Sihwa sediments and found the highest concentrations in creeks that discharge into the lake. Sediment cores showed that contamination pattern shifted over decades alongside rubber industry growth and later pollution-control measures. The study is the first to provide a historical baseline for tracking tire- and rubber-related contamination in a heavily industrialized coastal ecosystem.

An international team of researchers has produced complete, gap-free genome sequences for six peanut varieties, providing a comprehensive blueprint for future peanut breeding and improvement strategies.

Max Planck researchers have uncovered the mechanism behind dendrite-induced short circuits in solid-state batteries, a step toward safer, longer-lasting next-generation batteries. The study was published in Nature.

New study highlights new ways to produce urea electrochemically, using electricity and waste gases.

Touch is a powerful yet underutilized sense in digital interaction. Expanding the role of mediated touch technologies could enhance remote communication, support wellbeing, and enrich educational experiences, believes Yulia Sion, who defended her doctoral thesis at Tallinn University School of Digital Technologies on April 21, 2026.