A pioneering study reveals that low-grade coal, known as lignite, can be effectively converted into a resource for environmental protection—offering solutions for wastewater cleanup and resource recycling. Researchers from the University of Melbourne, in collaboration with Deakin University and Yancheng Institute of Technology, have developed a fast and energy-efficient method to modify lignite, greatly boosting its ability to strip toxic cadmium from polluted water.

A new long-term field study demonstrates that combining organic manure with synthetic fertilizer can enhance soil quality, maintain high crop yields, and dramatically reduce harmful nitrous oxide emissions—one of the most potent greenhouse gases contributing to climate change.

As electric vehicles become more common, the number of used lithium-ion batteries is soaring. These batteries contain valuable metals such as nickel, cobalt, and lithium, but current recycling methods often destroy the complex crystal structure that makes them work efficiently. Now, researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology have developed a new molten salt technique that restores the structure and performance of used high-nickel cathode materials, offering a greener and more efficient route to battery recycling.

Efficient nitrogen use is vital for sustainable tea cultivation and quality improvement. 

Excessive fluoride accumulation in tea leaves poses a potential threat to consumer health. 

Strawberry fruits are prized for their rich flavor and health-promoting antioxidants, yet the molecular machinery behind their tannin synthesis has remained largely elusive. 

A review paper by scientists at the Harbin Institute of Technology proposed the signal-enhancing mechanisms of MNMs in single-modal imaging and explored multimodal applications through MNMs-probe design and discusses artificial intelligence-driven intelligent MNMs for precision imaging.

The new research paper, published on Sep. 10 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems, presented recent advancements in their applications for multimodal imaging and integration with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies.

A research paper by scientists at Nanyang Technological University presents wearable devices with headgear and abdominal buckle that address these challenges using hooking mechanisms, multimaterial 3-dimensional printing, and selective electroless plating.

The new research paper, published on Sep. 22, 2025 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems, reported wearable devices, such as headgear and abdominal buckles with surface stimulators, designed for cyborg insect preparation and navigation.

Flavonoids are crucial compounds influencing flower coloration, fertility, and stress resistance. 

Researchers from China present a new framework to simulate how black hole images change over time, focusing on rotating regular black holes with nonsingular cores. Using spatio-temporal random fields and efficient light ray tracing, the model captures realistic brightness fluctuations, turbulence, and light-travel effects around the black hole. The simulated results reproduce time-varying features like the shifting bright ring seen in M87*, offering a fast, physically grounded alternative to full GRMHD simulations and paving the way for future dynamic black hole imaging studies.