27-Nov-2025 Turning farm waste into climate solutions Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study has shown that turning sugarcane waste into a smart catalyst can efficiently convert carbon dioxide into methane, offering a promising route to recycle greenhouse gases into useful fuel. The research team designed a cobalt and cerium based catalyst supported on biochar made from sugarcane bagasse, achieving high CO2 conversion and methane selectivity under relatively mild conditions. Journal Biochar
27-Nov-2025 Gender-based violence impairs survivors’ verbal memory and causes greater mental effort to recognize words University of Granada A team of scientists from the Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center at the University of Granada (UGR) has studied how gender-based violence affects the verbal memory of female survivors. In an international study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) during a word recognition task, women who had suffered gender-based violence showed difficulties in the initial stages of learning, as well as differences in their brain patterns. Journal Journal of Interpersonal Violence
27-Nov-2025 ResNet-Based system offers new tool for power grid icing risk assessment Maximum Academic Press A research team has developed a deep learning-based model that can accurately identify wire icing risk levels from image data, providing a powerful alternative to conventional observation methods. Journal Emergency Management Science and Technology
27-Nov-2025 New analytical model reveals two-speed progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals in the European Union Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche Using EUROSTAT data and double randomization, the co-led study improves the Benefit of the Doubt model through a novel Ensemble-DEA framework that mitigates the curse of dimensionality in SDG indicators. Published in Expert Systems with Applications, the method offers more reliable EU performance rankings and benchmarking tools for evaluating sustainability policies across member states. Journal Expert Systems with Applications Funder National Science Centre of Poland
27-Nov-2025 Revolutionizing urban deliveries: Decoding user acceptance for drones and robots in a sustainable future Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd In the bustling world of e-commerce, last-mile delivery—the final stretch from warehouse to doorstep—has become a hotspot for innovation, yet it's plagued by traffic congestion, high emissions, and soaring customer demands for speed and sustainability. Journal Green Energy and Intelligent Transportation
26-Nov-2025 Identification of critical states in complex biological systems using cell-specific causal network entropy Research To address this challenge, Professor Liu Rui's team from South China University of Technology introduces a novel quantitative method, cell-specific causal network entropy (CCNE), which analyzes gene-level causal relationships to infer distinct causal networks for individual cells and identify pre-transition states in complex biological systems. Journal Research Funder National Natural Science Foundation of China, Educational Commission of Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Mathematical and Neural Dynamical Systems, Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, National Training Program of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Undergraduates
26-Nov-2025 Magnetic hydrochar: A new hero in water purification Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University In a significant stride towards cleaner water, researchers at the School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China, have developed a novel material that effectively removes harmful pollutants from water. Professors Jianhua Qu and Ying Zhang lead the team behind the study titled "Synthesis of Polyvinyl Chloride Modified Magnetic Hydrochar for Effective Removal of Pb(II) and Bisphenol A from Aqueous Phase: Performance and Mechanism Exploration." This innovative research introduces a powerful new tool in the fight against water pollution. Journal Carbon Research
26-Nov-2025 How one grape gene elevates the fragrance of wines Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science The aroma of wine is shaped largely by volatile compounds originating from grape berries, among which β-damascenone is a major contributor to floral and fruity notes. Journal Horticulture Research
26-Nov-2025 How can SMEs drive a greener and more inclusive Europe? Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) The study uses data from 12,000 European companies to show that, as well as large companies, medium and small businesses can also act as agents of change Journal Journal of Cleaner Production
26-Nov-2025 New insights into jaw growth in infants with Robin sequence Zhejiang University Infants born with Robin sequence often experience breathing and feeding difficulties caused by an underdeveloped lower jaw. Journal World Journal of Pediatrics
