Red light plays a crucial role in shaping flower development, yet its underlying influence on flowering timing in roses has remained unclear. 

A research team from China examined the entire process of the ecological use of reclaimed water from water recharge to ecological buffer zones to receiving water bodies and addresses the key challenges and future perspectives on the ecological use of reclaimed water. Strategies, such as establishing a comprehensive evaluation framework, developing ecological safety thresholds of key risk factors in reclaimed water, strengthening the functions of the ecological buffer zone, and optimizing ecosystem service value and the benefit of reclaimed water, have been put forward toward future safe and sustainable ecological use.

Chinese researchers have taken a fresh look at one of the biggest challenges in precision manufacturing: understanding and controlling the many different errors that affect the accuracy of machine tools. Their review, published in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, explains why these errors are becoming increasingly complex to manage and how new technologies can help.

Iron fortified hemp biochar made from agricultural waste can significantly cut the amount of “forever chemicals” that move from contaminated soil into food crops, according to a new study on radishes grown in PFAS polluted soil.

N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide, better known as DEET, is one of the world’s most widely used insect repellents – and it is now turning up in rivers, lakes, groundwater and even drinking water around the globe, according to a new review by an international research team. The authors warn that while DEET helps protect millions of people from mosquito-borne diseases, its growing footprint in aquatic environments raises questions about long‑term ecological and health risks.

Researchers have unveiled a new catalyst made from renewable plant waste that could significantly accelerate clean hydrogen production. The innovative material, created by embedding nickel oxide and iron oxide nanoparticles into lignin-derived carbon fibers, boosts the efficiency and stability of the oxygen evolution reaction, a key step in water electrolysis.

Developing elite fruit cultivars typically requires long breeding cycles, especially in perennial woody species. 

Fungal endophthalmitis, a devastating intraocular infection, remains one of ophthalmology's greatest clinical challenges due to its rarity, delayed onset, and complex pathology.

Organoid research has rapidly advanced as a transformative platform for modeling development, disease, and regeneration, yet inconsistent reporting has hindered reproducibility and limited data integration across laboratories. The newly introduced Minimum Information about Organoid Research (MIOR) framework establishes a comprehensive, modular reporting system designed to address these challenges. MIOR defines clear requirements for project metadata, biological sources, organoid characterization, culture conditions, engineering strategies, and assay parameters. By distinguishing essential from recommended fields, the framework balances rigor with practical usability. MIOR aims to turn organoid datasets into reusable, comparable resources and strengthen the reliability and translational potential of organoid-based research.

Multi-element co-doping has become an effective approach to optimize thin-film quality and enhance device power conversion efficiency (PCE) in studies related to CZTSSe solar cells. However, most of co-doping studies have primarily concentrated on the isolated effects of individual doping elements on CZTSSe thin films, often neglecting the potential interactions between co-doping elements. This study investigates the interactions between Li and Ag in CZTSSe thin films, revealing the underlying mechanism by which Ag incorporation enhances the Li tolerance. These findings provide valuable insights and guidance for future studies on co-doping strategies.