Amphidromous fish – which migrate between freshwater streams and the sea – can move between habitats thanks to ocean currents. Since island streams are generally small and vulnerable to human impact, understanding how exactly fish populations are connected between streams and between islands is important for the conservation of geographically isolated species. In a study now published in Scientific Reports, a team of researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) and collaborators sought to understand these dynamics by investigating the genetic connectivity among populations of the amphidromous goby Luciogobius ryukyuensis at four islands in the Ryukyu Archipelago in Japan: Okinawa, Kume, Ishigaki, and Iriomote. 

Rabi-like splitting is one of the key concepts in modern quantum technology. Fully understanding it can help us advance our knowledge in quantum information processing.

A collaborative research team comprising Nam Dong Kim and Yongho Joo of the Center for Functional Composite Materials Research at the Jeonbuk Branch of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST, President Sang-Rok Oh) and Professor Jinwoo Lee of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST, President Kwang-Hyung Lee) has announced the development of a polymer electrolyte with dramatically improved ionic conductivity usingonly a small amount of additives.

Conventional mulch films are often plastic-based or made from non-renewable and toxic materials. In a recent Research article, a team from China introduced a novel biodegradable liquid mulch film derived from bamboo residues. This film shows high potential for selenium-enriched crop cultivation, as evidenced by the enhanced rhizome growth of pak choi seedlings. The innovation is poised to significantly advance sustainable agricultural practices.

Elsevier and Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversitSchool of Medicine, have deepened their cooperation to launch an interdisciplinary academic journal LabMed Discovery (LMD) with international reach.

The research output in China continues to grow exponentially, leading to a significant rise in both article volume and quality. Recognizing the importance of Chinese research and serving thiscommunity, Elsevier has recently forged a long-term partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) -- one of China's top university and hospital institutions. The collaboration was formally celebrated at Ruijin Hospital during STJU’s Medicine-Engineering Interdisciplinary Journal Alliance launch ceremony, which highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary research in medicine and engineering.