A team led by Prof. DONG Chunhua from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), in collaboration with Prof. BO Fang's group from Nankai University, has successfully developed a self-locked Raman-electro-optic (REO) microcomb on a single lithium niobate chip. By synergistically harnessing the electro-optic (EO), Kerr, and Raman effects within one microresonator, the microcomb has a spectral width exceeding 300 nm and a repetition rate of 26.03 GHz, without the need for external electronic feedback. The research was published in the Nature Communications.

A research team from the Department of Pathology at the University of Hong Kong’s LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) has made a major breakthrough by discovering that atorvastatin, a widely used cholesterol-lowering drug could become a powerful new weapon in the fight against liver cancer. The findings demonstrate how this safe, affordable medication can exploit a hidden weakness in liver cancer cells and boosting the effectiveness of current treatments. This research was published on the Journal of Hepatology.

A study published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts explores the potential of converting pineapple peel waste into nanocellulose fibers to enhance sandy soils. Using mechanochemical processes, researchers obtained fibers that improved soil water-holding capacity, reduced evaporation, and increased nutrient retention. Tested in United Arab Emirates desert sands, the amendments enhanced soil mechanics and supported tomato plant growth at optimal concentrations. The findings highlight a scalable and sustainable strategy to repurpose food waste for soil restoration and agricultural productivity in arid environments.

POSTECH Team Develops New Alloy Combining Strength and Ductility with Simple Casting and Heat Treatment.

In a groundbreaking study that explores the ecological consequences of forest fragmentation, researchers are examining the degradation of edge forests and the associated carbon loss. The study, titled "Degradation in Edge Forests Caused by Forest Fragmentation," is led by Prof. Wei Li from the Department of Earth System Science at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, and the Ministry of Education Ecological Field Station for East Asian Migratory Birds. This research offers a detailed analysis of how forest fragmentation impacts edge forests, highlighting the importance of understanding these effects for effective conservation strategies.

Old-fashioned economic thinking is driving biodiversity loss, according to a new international study led by Aberystwyth University academics, which calls for a fundamental shift in how nature is valued.

A new study has highlighted the crucial role of rhizospheric bacteria in regulating tomato plants' multinutrient traits under varying nitrogen and water conditions. 

Intersubgeneric hybridization barriers in water lilies have long impeded successful cross-breeding. 

Polyploid crops often display enhanced vigor, larger organs, and unique reproductive behaviors, making polyploidization a powerful breeding tool.