7-Apr-2026 Light-driven method enables sustainable production of porous semiconducting polymers Koç University A new study reports a visible-light-driven method to synthesize porous semiconducting polymers under ambient conditions without metal catalysts, offering a more sustainable and efficient route with strong photocatalytic performance. Journal Nature Communications
7-Apr-2026 Cryptorchidism’s rare cause: Be aware of persistent Müllerian duct syndrome Higher Education Press A 4‑month‑old male infant who presented with left cryptorchidism and was ultimately diagnosed with persistent Müllerian duct syndrome (PMDS) with transverse testicular ectopia. Two novel mutations in the AMHR2 gene were identified. Journal UroPrecision
7-Apr-2026 Green biocatalyst: Agro-waste boosts enzyme for silver recycling HEP Data Cooperation Journals Bacillus sp. CL14 produced proteases with diverse substrates using hydrolyzed feather meal, linseed flour and canola meal. The crude enzyme was successfully applied to hydrolyze the gelatin layer in waste X-ray films, which might be a cost-effective and eco-friendly strategy for silver recovery. Journal Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing
7-Apr-2026 Engineered super-enzyme paves way for high-yield human milk oligosaccharide HEP Data Cooperation Journals Mining a highly active α-1,2-fucosyltransferase and implementing a dual-module metabolic bypass knockout strategy combined with global regulation in engineered Escherichia coli, an efficient microbial accumulation platform of 2’-Fucosyllactose (11.02 g/L, 13.7-fold enhanced) was established. Journal Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing
7-Apr-2026 Swipe right? Dating apps linked to body image pressures Adelaide University Bumble, Tinder or Hinge – they’re the fast-paced, image-driven dating platforms millions rely on to find everything from love to a late-night fling. But new Adelaide University research suggests they may also be undermining how young adults see their bodies. Journal Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
7-Apr-2026 Machine-learning guides discovery of multi-principal element alloys as electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction HEP Data Cooperation Journals This study develops an ML-assisted approach for accelerating the discovery of HER electrocatalysts in multi-principal element alloys. With ultralow material costs and record-breaking electrocatalytic metrics, the NbZnCo2 alloy exhibits exceptional potential for industrial alkaline water electrolyzers. Journal Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica
7-Apr-2026 Machine learning potentials for property predictions of two-dimensional group-III nitrides HEP Data Cooperation Journals A high-precision machine learning potential based on the Deep Potential method was constructed to systematically investigate the lattice dynamics, thermodynamic properties, mechanical behaviors, and thermal transport of two-dimensional Group-III nitrides with first-principles accuracy. Journal Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica
7-Apr-2026 LASPAI: AI-powered platform for the future atomic simulation HEP Data Cooperation Journals A web-based platform integrating generalized global neural network potentials and diffusion generative models was developed to resolve the accuracy-efficiency dilemma and democratize access to complex atomic simulations. Journal Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica
7-Apr-2026 High-rate and long-cycling P2-type cathode material for sodium-ion batteries HEP Data Cooperation Journals A multi-element doping strategy was employed to design a stable P2-type cathode (P2-Na0.67Zn0.05Ni0.23Fe0.1Mn0.57Ti0.05O2) that suppresses high-voltage phase transition, demonstrating a capacity retention of over 85% after 300 cycles at a 3C rate. Journal Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica
7-Apr-2026 Data-driven framework unlocks fast track to high-performance MnO2 cathodes HEP Data Cooperation Journals This study develops a high-accuracy machine-learning framework to predict and optimize metal-doped MnO2 cathodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, validated through experiments and DFT, enabling rapid performance guidance. Journal Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica
