Comprehensive screening analysis of organohalogen compounds in blubber samples of 11 toothed whale species stranded on Japanese coasts revealed species-specific accumulation profiles, with a total of over 300 organohalogen compounds detected. For the first time, the composition profiles of marine natural products were found to be useful indicators of the feeding habitats and migration history of individual whale species. The research findings were published in Environmental Science & Technology on February 14, 2025.

Higher education faces pressure to adopt tech-enhanced learning for digital transformation. Existing pedagogical frameworks fall short. The DP4SET framework, with four components, is proposed. Its real-world use in China shows it boosts tech use and reshapes teaching, providing a basis for educational digital change.

Glaucoma is called the “silent thief of sight” as many don’t notice until significant, irreversible vision loss has already occurred. A revolutionary early screening tool using AI may stop this thief dead in its tracks.

A recent review explores the groundbreaking impact of 3D printing on microbial electrochemical systems (MES), offering innovative solutions for wastewater treatment, energy generation, and chemical synthesis. This cutting-edge technology is enhancing the efficiency of MES by enabling precise reactor component design and fabrication, optimizing fluid dynamics, and improving electron transfer. The integration of 3D printing not only accelerates the development of sustainable environmental applications but also opens new pathways for boosting the performance and functionality of MES, leading to more effective and eco-friendly processes.

A research team led by Bing Qin introduces a novel method for Knowledge Graph Completion using higher-order neighbor subgraphs to address sparsity issues, demonstrating its effectiveness in a study published in Frontiers of Computer Science.

This study elucidated that PDMA forms a tight and stable microbial network in the rhizosphere and promotes the mutual communication among microorganisms.

A new study in Engineering explores the role of astrocytic G protein-coupled receptors in drug addiction. It shows that these receptors, including mGLUR5 and D1R, play important parts in the process. The findings could help us better understand substance-use disorders and may lead to new treatment methods.