30-Jul-2026 New tool automates carbon reporting for researchers, emphasizing ease of use and real-time grid forecasting PLOS New tool automates carbon reporting for researchers, emphasizing ease of use and real-time grid forecasting. Journal PLOS Sustainability and Transformation
29-Jul-2026 Waking up unrefreshed may be a key warning sign of poor physical and mental health Osaka Metropolitan University An Osaka Metropolitan University research team investigated the associations between nonrestorative sleep and poor self-reported physical and mental health among middle-aged adults in Japan. Journal JMA Journal
29-Jul-2026 Study reveals a shared logic of sensory processing across vertebrate brains Koç University A study led by Prof. Emre Yakşi of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, who is also a visiting faculty member at Koç University, reveals how the zebrafish forebrain organizes and integrates visual and vibrational information. The findings point to a shared computational principle of sensory processing across vertebrate brains. Journal Nature Communications
28-Jul-2026 Facet-dependent dual active sites of CeO2 govern distinct adsorption mechanisms for fluorinated organics and inorganic fluoride Tsinghua University Press Understanding how crystal facets dictate the adsorption mechanisms of multifunctional oxides is crucial for designing selective materials for fluorine-containing contaminants. Researchers at Southern University of Science and Technology established the structure–facet–function correlation in CeO2, unveiling dual active-site mechanisms that differentiate inorganic and organic fluorine adsorption and offering mechanistic insights for rational design of advanced fluorine-selective materials. Journal Nano Research
28-Jul-2026 Computer scientists design NosyNeighbor — a cyberattack to prevent cyberattacks Washington State University Protecting sensitive, precision-timed computing systems requires understanding the nature of cyberthreats. So researchers designed an attack — dubbed NosyNeighbor — that lurks on the sidelines of time- and safety-critical computer systems, “infers” what’s happening inside and adapts its malicious approach. Journal ACM Transactions on Cyber-Physical Systems
28-Jul-2026 Polymer microsphere-confined in-situ growth of MOF-303@poly(acrylate) composites for rapid atmospheric water harvesting under arid conditions Tsinghua University Press In arid environments, extracting water from air remains a major technological challenge, especially under low-humidity conditions. Researchers have now developed a polymer microsphere–confined MOF composite that dramatically accelerates water uptake and release without sacrificing capacity. By growing MOF-303 directly inside porous poly(acrylate) microspheres, the team achieved faster adsorption kinetics, improved mass transfer, and excellent cycling stability under flowing air, paving the way for practical atmospheric water harvesting systems. Journal Nano Research
28-Jul-2026 Breaking traditional wisdom: oxygenated groups hinder H₂O₂ electrosynthesis on CoNC catalysts Tsinghua University Press The incorporation of oxygen functional groups (OFGs) into cobalt-nitrogen-carbon (CoNC) catalysts is widely regarded as a promising strategy for enhancing hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) electrosynthesis via the two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e− ORR). A new study challenges the long-held belief that oxygenated groups enhance CoNC catalysts' H2O2 production, offering critical insights for sustainable electrocatalysis. Journal Nano Research
28-Jul-2026 A multi-condition diffusion framework enables precise prediction of drug-induced transcriptional changes Higher Education Press Deciphering how drugs alter cellular gene expression is essential for new drug screening and personalized medical treatment. Scientists mainly rely on high-throughput sequencing to capture drug perturbation transcriptomic profiles, yet this experimental method suffers from high costs and long testing cycles, making it impossible to cover countless combinations of chemical compounds, cell lines and administration dosages. Journal Quantitative Biology
28-Jul-2026 NUS CDE researchers merge multiple physiological signals into a single patch for simpler health monitoring National University of Singapore College of Design and Engineering A flexible sensor that fuses the body’s electrical and mechanical signals into a single data stream can monitor cardiac health and decode hand gestures from one patch on the skin, cutting the size, power and complexity of conventional multi-sensor wearable systems. Journal Nature
