Ancient DNA Reveals Origins of Medieval Steppe Nomads
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…
New Class of Nanowires Could Revolutionize Energy Storage
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…
Super Rice Gene Boosts Yields and Cuts Fertilizer Use
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…
Plastic-Eating Microbes Offer Hope for Ocean Pollution
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…
Mapping the Global Journey of PFAS Pollution
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…
Ultrabroadband Photonics Pave the Way for 6G Wireless
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…
COVID-19 Origins: New Evidence Links Raccoon Dogs to Wuhan Market
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…
Revolutionizing Game Design: How AI and WHAM Unlock Creative Potential
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…
Trump’s Siege of Science: The First 30 Days Unfold
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…
How Green Leadership Drives Innovation in Resource-Based Companies
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…