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Beer and grain
Science

Evidence of rice beer dating back approximately 10,000 years at the Shangshan site

Pranjal Malewar

New insights into the origins of alcoholic beverage brewing in East Asia.

Digital Rendering of an Active Neural Network
Science

Researchers use a novel approach to track neural signals in brain

Jay Kakade

Ultramicro Iontronics Enables Dynamic Tracking of Cerebral Chloride Regulation

Nuclear fission chain reaction
Physics

First precise mass measurements of several exotic atomic nuclei

Amit Malewar

A new approach to uncover proton halo structures.

The plant morphology of Zhongbai No.1.
Plants

Scientists cultivate a new variety of edible lily

Ashwini Sakharkar

This is the first edible lily variety in China to be granted plant variety rights.

Prism dispersing the light concept
Technology

On-chip integrated polarization photodetector inspired by desert ants

Ashwini Sakharkar

The research team was inspired by the unique capacity of desert ants for polarization vision.

terrestrial hot springs
Chemistry

Iron Sulfides: A potential catalyst for life in hot springs

Pranjal Malewar

New insights into Earth's early carbon cycles and prebiotic chemical reactions.

far side of the moon
Space

Chang’e-6 samples confirm volcanic activity on the far side of the lunar surface

Amit Malewar

Researchers have revealed the persistence of volcanic activity on the far side of the moon, from 4.2 to 2.8 billion years ago.

Electron transfer process
Science

An efficient electrocatalyst for self-driven seawater splitting

Ashwini Sakharkar

The catalyst demonstrates remarkable activity and stability in seawater electrolysis.

A coin with the word love on it
Science

Self-cleaning electrode for synthesis of alkaline-earth metal peroxide

Ashwini Sakharkar

Achieving highly stable synthesis of alkaline-earth MO2.

rusted batteries
Technology

Polyurea Membranes for lithium recovery from waste batteries

Ashwini Sakharkar

The rapid expansion of the new energy industry has driven a surge in demand for lithium resources.

binary system
Space

A long-hidden small black hole discovered in an unusually evolved binary system

Amit Malewar

Scientists discovered a low-mass dark object located in the binary system G3425.

glass texture
Invention

High-entropy non-covalent cyclic peptide glass

Pranjal Malewar

A sustainable, biodegradable, biorecyclable material.

can with electricity current
Technology

New approach enables long-cycle-life all-solid-state lithium batteries

Amit Malewar

An important advancement in energy storage technology.

image showing money
Social Science

Economic wealth and happiness: Examining the connection

PLOS

Well-being increases with economic growth but decreases with rising income inequality.

Magnetic fields in the halo of the Milky Way
Space

Giant magnetic toroids found in Milky Way’s Halo

Amit Malewar

A new understanding of the physics of our Milky Way.

Explore the fascinating realm of quantum mechanics
Physics

Frequency-domain photon number-path entanglement: a new form of quantum entanglement

Pranjal Malewar

Unveiling a new quantum frontier.

role of GQDs
Health

Metal-free graphene quantum dots for highly efficient tumor therapy

Pranjal Malewar

Treating tumors with few side effects.

Construction of single-dose, dry powder inhalation vaccine (Image by MA Guanghui’s group)
Health

A novel dry powder inhaled vaccine platform

Pranjal Malewar

This platform combines biodegradable microspheres with protein nanoparticles.

monkey outdoor
Biology

Researchers use embryonic stem cells to generate live-born Chimeric monkey

Amit Malewar

A live-birth chimeric monkey using a high contribution of embryonic stem cells (ESCs).

The large low velocity provinces (LLVPs) in the deep Earth mantle may be relics of Theian mantle materials. (Photo credit: DENG Hongping and Hangzhou Sphere Studio)
Earth

New study reveals massive anomaly in Earth’s interior from moon-forming collision

Pranjal Malewar

Heterogeneity of earth's mantle may be relics of moon formation.

G352.63-1.07
Space

Astronomers discovered an infant escaping star

Amit Malewar

New observational evidence for the initial state of escaping stars.

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Space

Violent material ejection process of a dying massive star observed

Amit Malewar

Such mass loss processes can provide essential information for understanding the final evolution of a massive star.

Single particle with diameter of 10 μm
Invention

An acoustic trapping chip can provide 3D trapping of cells

Amit Malewar

The chip can provide nN level trapping force and ms level trapping time for micron sized particles.

Schematic representation of the tilted accretion disk model
Space

Confirmed: The first Black Hole ever imaged is surprisingly spinning

Amit Malewar

Enhancing our understanding of the nature of supermassive black holes.

150-million-year-old avialan theropod
Archaeology

Chicken Or Dinosaur? New fossil link in bird evolution

Pranjal Malewar

The new species exhibits a bizarre assembly of morphologies that are shared with other avialans.

Researchers improve all-solid-state lithium-sulfur battery performance
Technology

Researchers improve all-solid-state lithium-sulfur battery performance

Ashwini Sakharkar

It can provide good charging and discharging performance for batteries even under -40 °C.

G206.93-16.61E2
Space

Astronomers discovered forming Quadruple-star system

Pranjal Malewar

More intimate, more complex.

Image showing pupil
Psychology

Life motion perception develops in eye pupils

Vidya Nagalwade

The pupil of the eye indicates living motion awareness.

Image showing BigLCA framework.
Computing

Coupling big data with LCA

Vidya Nagalwade

A novel concept of fully linking BD with LCA.

map of the Local Group
Space

Astronomers proposed a novel method to measure galaxy distances

Amit Malewar

Now, scientists don't need to rely on spectroscopic observations.

Recent Stories

Astronomers solve Sulfur mystery with Ammonium Hydrosulfide salt

Space

A copper catalyst can efficiently convert carbon dioxide into acetaldehyde

Invention

Not all Hot Jupiters orbit alone

Space

The long-term benefits of girls’ education

Social Science

Marvel and DC Movies: Trauma and character development

Social Science