2-Jul-2025 Real-time damage detection in structural health monitoring via reinforcement learning Higher Education Press A novel real-time automated damage detection method leveraging reinforcement learning has been unveiled in a recent study published in Engineering. The research, spearheaded by Chengwen Zhang, Qing Chun, and Yijie Lin from Southeast University, China, introduces an innovative approach that significantly enhances the efficiency and accuracy of damage detection in structural health monitoring (SHM) systems, particularly for architectural heritage. Journal Engineering
2-Jul-2025 Advancing sustainable cement: Enhancing early-age strength in limestone calcined clay cements Higher Education Press This article explores technological approaches to enhance the early-age strength of limestone calcined clay cements (LC3), a sustainable alternative to traditional Portland cement. The study examines physical, chemical, and hybrid methods to address the slower strength gain rate of LC3 cements, providing insights for sustainable development in the cement industry. Journal Engineering
2-Jul-2025 Greenhouse gas emissions from combined sewer overflows: A systematic review Higher Education Press This article reviews a study on greenhouse gas emissions from combined sewer overflows and explores strategies for mitigating these emissions to achieve carbon neutrality in urban water systems. It highlights the importance of integrated, low-carbon management solutions and the potential of data-driven technologies in addressing this environmental challenge. Journal Engineering
2-Jul-2025 RT-EZ: A golden gate assembly toolkit for streamlined genetic engineering of rhodotorula toruloides University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment A versatile new toolkit developed by researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) provides a streamlined method for addressing genetic engineering challenges in Rhodotorula toruloides, reducing the time and effort required for complex metabolic engineering projects and unlocking the full biotechnological potential of this oleaginous yeast. Journal ACS Synthetic Biology Funder DOE/US Department of Energy
2-Jul-2025 Upgrading biocrude oil into sustainable aviation fuel using zeolite-supported iron-molybdenum carbide nanocatalysts University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment Wet wastes are promising candidates for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production due to their triglyceride content, which can be converted into biocrude via hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL). SAF precursors must meet criteria derived from conventional fuels. Currently, no HTL-derived biocrude meets these. This study, with contributions from researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI), demonstrated for the first time the feasibility of catalytically upgrading wet waste-derived biocrudes into SAF precursors using zeolite-supported Mo2C nanocatalyst. Journal Science Advances Funder DOE/US Department of Energy
2-Jul-2025 Genetics behind the crunch: A blueprint for better blueberries Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science What makes a blueberry delightfully crisp or disappointingly mushy? Journal Horticulture Research
2-Jul-2025 From genetics to fruit growth: The crucial role of SlHAM4 in tomatoes Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Tomato development relies on intricate gene regulation, with one of the key genes, SlHAM4, emerging as a critical factor in shoot and fruit growth. Journal Horticulture Research
2-Jul-2025 Foundation models for the process industry: challenges and opportunities Higher Education Press Professor Lei Ren’s team has proposed ProcessFM, the first foundational model framework tailored for the process industry. ProcessFM integrates data, mechanisms, knowledge, and computation across four systematic layers. It is designed to address industrial challenges through six core capabilities, enabling trustworthy and intelligent solution for manufacturing industry. Journal Engineering
2-Jul-2025 Targeted for immunity: a transporter’s journey to the chloroplast Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Plants are constantly under siege by pathogens, and their survival depends on precise internal defense strategies. Journal Horticulture Research
2-Jul-2025 Initialization-free programmable spin-logic gate unveiled Higher Education Press In a recent study published in Engineering, researchers have unveiled a novel programmable spin-logic gate that operates without the need for initialization. By integrating spin-orbit torque (SOT) with an in-plane Oersted field generated by an Au line, this device can perform complete Boolean logic operations in a single step, offering a new approach for in-memory computing architectures. The findings highlight the potential for non-volatile spin-logic devices to enhance processing efficiency and scalability in future computing systems. Journal Engineering
