As artificial intelligence (AI) and smart gadgets become more common, our need for reliable power sources grows. Renewable energy options like solar and wind are great, but they depend on specific conditions. A research team led by Professor Dong-Myeong Shin from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has developed a novel moisture-activated electricity generator (MEG) that offers a fresh, eco-friendly way to generate electricity — just from moisture in the air.

Anthocyanins are essential plant pigments that determine fruit coloration and contribute to stress protection and human nutrition. 

White-skinned grapes were long believed to originate from a single mutation event, but new genomic evidence overturns this assumption. 

Increased extracellular matrix (ECM) stiffness, a hallmark of risk in cardiovascular disease (CVD), is closely associated with inflammation triggered by immune cell infiltration in the vessel wall.

With the rapid revolution in super-resolution microscopy, the resolution of far-field optical microscopy has entered the sub-nanometer era, providing new insights into macromolecules in vitro and in situ.

Chemotherapy is often hindered by issues associated with deficient drug selectivity and ineluctable toxic effects. 

A research team uncovered the most comprehensive genomic landscape to date for the kiwifruit genus Actinidia, constructing a super pan-genome based on 14 haplotype-resolved genomes. 

The intricate structure of the brain at various scales is linked to its functional and biomechanical properties. Since understanding the biomechanical properties is vital for comprehending brain diseases, development, and injuries, measurements at different scales are necessary.