SciBrief – Simplifying Science
Simplifying the latest STEM breakthroughs for all.
Highlights TLDRA large-scale DNA study by Choongwon Jeong, László Révész, Guido Gnecchi-Ruscone, and colleagues reveals the complex ancestry of medieval nomadic groups. The results show the Eurasian steppe acted as…
Highlights TLDRA study by Liang Wang, Lei Ma, Yuzhou Tang, and colleagues introduces tungsten oxide nanowires with outstanding electrochemical performance. These materials could power the next generation of batteries with…
Highlights TLDRA study led by Jie Wu, Ying Song, Guangyu Wan, and colleagues discovered that genetic variations in the OsNLP4 gene give indica rice superior nitrogen use efficiency. By transferring…
Highlights TLDRA study by Wandi Zhu, Yifan Zhang, Zhenhua Wang, and colleagues reveals microbial communities capable of degrading ocean plastics like PET. Their discovery paves the way for biological clean-up…
Highlights TLDRA team led by Zhongbing Chen, Jialin Wei, Yali Tian, and colleagues created a global dataset of PFAS levels in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. By consolidating decades of…
Highlights TLDRA team led by Zihan Tao, Haoyu Wang, Hanke Feng, and colleagues created a chip-based photonic system that enables wireless communication across an unprecedented frequency range. With stable, tunable…
Highlights TL;DR New genetic evidence points to raccoon dogs sold at Wuhan’s Huanan Seafood Market as potential intermediaries in the early spread of SARS-CoV-2 to humans. Environmental samples from the…
Highlights TL;DR WHAM, a generative AI model for video game development, enhances creative ideation by balancing diversity, consistency, and user control. Trained on real gameplay data, WHAM supports interactive and…
Highlights TLDR In its initial 30 days, the Trump administration has introduced policies that many scientists fear could undermine research and public confidence in science. These include communication restrictions and…
Highlights TL;DR A new study shows that environmental leadership positively influences technological innovation in resource-based enterprises by driving green investment. However, contrary to expectations, government subsidies did not significantly boost…