A research group formed by the Cognitive Neurotechnology Unit of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Toyohashi University of Technology and the Hoshino Laboratory of the Department of Integrated Health Sciences of the Graduate School of Medicine at Nagoya University discovered that, compared to individuals without schizophrenia, individuals with schizophrenia are more susceptible to perceiving the “glare illusion”, a visual phenomenon in which the central region of an image appears to be brighter than it is, due to a gradient of brightness in the surrounding region. This discovery may provide a clue to understanding how individuals with schizophrenia process visual information. The findings of the study were published in the online version of the journal, Schizophrenia Research: Cognition, on May 19, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scog.2025.100366

A team led by Prof. ZHUANG Taotao and Prof. YU Shuhong from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) developed an adaptable three-dimensional (3D) display panel using circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) devices.

A new study reveals a fresh way to control and track the motion of skyrmions—tiny, tornado-like magnetic swirls that could power future electronics. Using electric currents in a special magnetic material called Fe₃Sn₂, the team got these skyrmions to “vibrate” in specific ways, unlocking clues about how invisible spin currents flow through complex materials. The discovery not only confirms what theory had predicted but also points to a powerful new method for detecting spin currents—paving the way for smarter, faster, and more energy-efficient tech.

A team of chemists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU), in collaboration with international scientists, has made significant strides in the field of mechanically interlocked molecules (MIMs). Their work, recently published in the prestigious journal Nature Synthesis, showcases the development of a compact catenane with tuneable mechanical chirality, offering promising applications in areas such as material science, nanotechnology, and pharmaceuticals.

The fully connected quantum network with a wavelength division multiplexing architecture plays an increasingly pivotal role in quantum information technology, which aims to connect more users with less wavelength resource. Towards this goal, Scientist in China demonstrated a state-multiplexed scheme for quantum entanglement network that significantly increases user capacity without increasing the number of wavelength channels. The network topology has great potential for developing a scalable quantum network with significantly minimized infrastructure requirements.