New University of South Australia research is providing evidence of biological triggers of oil production in oats, a discovery that will help processing and potentially drive further demand for Australian-grown oats.

Researchers have developed an improved vacuum-infiltration system that overcomes long-standing barriers in tomato genetic engineering. 

A groundbreaking study introduces a silane coupling agent strategy to enhance the performance of wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells (WBG-PSCs). By anchoring trimethoxysilane (TMOS) molecules at the perovskite/hole transport layer interface, researchers achieved a record-high open-circuit voltage (V_OC) of 1.345 V and a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 19.69% in single-junction devices. Extending this approach to all-perovskite tandem solar cells (TSCs), the team reached an impressive 28.45% PCE with exceptional stability, retaining 90% efficiency after 500 hours of operation. The work, published in a leading journal, highlights the transformative potential of interfacial engineering for next-generation photovoltaics.

Surgery has advanced due to innovations in anesthesiology, aseptic techniques, and antibiotics. Minimally invasive techniques reduce patient trauma but increase equipment complexity and costs. Surgical robots address these challenges, improving medical efficiency. This review summarizes their evolution, clinical status, advantages, challenges, and future directions like intelligence and specialization to promote their clinical and technological development.