14-Feb-2026 When a little disease helps: How mild leaf infection builds healthier soils Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Plants constantly interact with soil microbes, shaping whether soils promote or suppress future plant growth. Journal Horticulture Research
14-Feb-2026 China faces mounting photovoltaic waste challenge as silicon recycling emerges as critical solution Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center Review highlights urgent need for sustainable recycling infrastructure as 33 million tons of solar panels approach end-of-life by 2050
14-Feb-2026 New scientometric study maps explosive growth in green hydrogen technology Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center Analysis of 1,276 publications reveals China's global leadership and identifies co-electrolysis as the future of solid oxide electrolysis cells
13-Feb-2026 How a single gene drives creeping growth in wild chrysanthemum Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Prostrate growth habit is a highly desirable plant architecture trait that enhances lodging resistance, landscape coverage, and ornamental value. Journal Horticulture Research
13-Feb-2026 Turning up a basic gene makes strawberries richer in pigments and scents Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Improving fruit quality without compromising plant growth remains a major challenge in crop improvement. Journal Horticulture Research
13-Feb-2026 From leaf images to genomes: deep learning reshapes pest-resistant breeding Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Crop pests cause substantial yield losses worldwide and pose persistent challenges to sustainable agriculture. Journal Horticulture Research
13-Feb-2026 Orange yeast turns into a microfactory for eco-friendly polymers Estonian Research Council The strikingly orange yeast Rhodotorula toruloides is already known for its ability to produce valuable oils and pigments. Researchers from the Tallinn University of Techology uncovered a new talent for this yeast: manufacturing sugar-based polymers that could replace synthetic materials with more sustainable, bio-based alternatives. Journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology Funder Estonian Research Council, European Union, Austrian government, Swedish Research Council
12-Feb-2026 A hormone switch that shapes strawberry branching Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Plant architecture plays a decisive role in crop yield and fruit quality, yet the molecular mechanisms governing branching remain incompletely understood. Journal Horticulture Research
12-Feb-2026 New research finds data-driven staffing model delivers major cost savings for healthcare systems Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences New research published in the INFORMS journal Operations Research shows that healthcare systems can substantially reduce overtime, idle time and overall staffing costs by adopting a multilocation, dynamic staff-planning model for anesthesiologists. The study is based on the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), which cut daily overtime and idle time across 11 hospitals, generating over $800,000 in annual cost savings. Journal Operations Research
12-Feb-2026 Water channels switch on dormancy in litchi buds Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Bud dormancy is essential for the seasonal growth rhythm of perennial plants, yet its regulation in tropical evergreen species remains poorly understood. Journal Horticulture Research
