Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

CoNewsReader: Supporting Comprehensive Understanding and Raising Critical Thoughts on Social Media News Through Comments

Critical news reading (CNR), which requires grasping the holistic ideas of and raising critical thoughts on the news, is beneficial yet challenging for general people who usually get information on daily social media. Comments under the news can aid CNR by providing complementary...

Toward wind-resilient cable-supported photovoltaic system: nonlinear stiffness, dynamic identification, and parametric instability

Cable-supported flexible photovoltaic (FPV) system is emerging as lightweight low-carbon power-generation structures, but their large-span, low-stiffness configuration makes them susceptible to large-amplitude wind-induced oscillations, for which the conventional small-amplitude...

Multiscale van der Waals Metallization via Peel-Front Strain Engineering

Abstract Integrating van der Waals (vdW) devices into circuits requires metal electrodes and interconnects spanning nanometer to millimeter scales, yet mechanical deformation during electrode transfer compromises geometric integrity across this range. This work identifies strain...

Rapid sealant damage assessment in hidden frame glass curtain walls via machine learning and dynamic testing

Hidden frame glass curtain walls are widely used in modern buildings. The damage of structural sealants in curtain walls under long-term service may pose potential safety concerns. Motivated by the need for rapid damage assessments of structural sealants in glass panels, this stu...

Where is the love? The anthropomorphism paradox in human-AI intimacy

The advanced language capabilities of large language models (LLMs) have intensified humans’ tendency to anthropomorphize technology. This research takes an interactional, processual approach to examine human-AI intimacy. We introduce the “anthropomorphism paradox,” arguing that w...

A Quasi-Michaelis–Menten Mechanism Explains the Nonlinear Relationship between Transition Metals and PM2.5 Oxidative Potential Measured by the Dithiothreitol (DTT) Assay

Abstract Oxidative potential (OP), defined as the capacity of particulate matter (PM) to consume antioxidants and/or generate reactive oxygen species, is increasingly used as a metric for assessing PM toxicity. However, the concentration–response relationship between PM component...

Programmable Shape-Morphing in Homogeneous Hydrogels via Interfacial Confinement

Abstract Programmable shape-morphing in hydrogels typically requires complex chemical gradients or oriented fillers, which strongly limits its scalability. Here, we design a geometric strategy to induce anisotropic deformation in homogeneous hygroscopic hydrogels through interfac...

Physics-guided diffusion models for inverse design of disordered metamaterials

Disordered metamaterials are promising for programming physical properties, yet their inverse design remains challenging due to the non-intuitive structure-property relationships. Recent generative approaches, particularly diffusion models, have shown potential in high-dimensiona...

Electron delocalization-driven high dielectric electrolyte for solid-state lithium metal batteries

Solid-state polymer electrolytes hold significant promise for solid-state lithium metal batteries but have been severely plagued by how to simultaneously achieve high ionic conductivity and construct a stable interphase. Here, we propose an electron delocalization engineering str...

Bridging Nano-Interface Interactions and Organ-Specific Toxicity: A Review of Machine Learning for Nanomaterials Risk Assessment

Risk assessment of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) is essential for protecting human health and the environment. Traditional hazard assessments rely primarily on in vivo testing, which faces technical challenges in extrapolation validity, ethical dilemmas, and high costs. Machine...

Intrinsically Conductive Films of Ag2Te Nanocrystals for Broadband Infrared Photodetection beyond 2000 nm

Abstract We report a rapid, up-scalable synthesis in an aprotic solvent to obtain Ag2Te nanocrystals that are intrinsically capped with a short, conductive thiol ligand, making them suitable for optoelectronic applications. The simultaneous use of labile and stable tellurium prec...

High-Performance Reverse-Mode Liquid Crystal Smart Windows via Co-Optimization of a Phosphate Self-Assembled Interface, a Polyurethane Acrylate Polymer Network, and a Patterned Microstructure

Abstract Reverse-mode polymer-stabilized liquid crystal (RPSLC) smart windows exhibit voltage off transparency and voltage on scattering, which are well aligned with the requirements of daylighting and solar heat insulation in buildings. These characteristics make RPSLC smart win...

Coordinate rings on symmetric spaces

Abstract Let $$G_k$$ G k be a connected reductive group over an algebraically closed field k of char $$\ne 2$$ ≠ 2 . Let $$\theta _k$$ θ k be an algebraic group involution of $$G_k$$ G k and denote the fixed point subgroup by $$K_k$$ K k . We construct an integral model for the s...

Air pollution after the shutdown of US embassy monitoring

For more than a decade, US embassies and consulates provided independent, publicly accessible air-quality information in cities worldwide. In 2025, this program was abruptly suspended, generating sharp drops in the availability of trusted pollution information. We evaluate the co...

Preclinical toxicity and immunogenicity of a quadrivalent recombinant influenza hemagglutinin vaccine (SCVC101) in rhesus monkeys

SCVC101 is a novel recombinant hemagglutinin (rHA) protein-based quadrivalent seasonal influenza vaccine containing HA gene sequences of A/Wisconsin/588/2019 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus, A/Cambodia/e0826360/2020 (H3N2)-like virus, B/Washington/02/2019 (B/Victoria lineage)-like virus,...

Interference-governed electromagnetic-thermal coupling and heat transport in multilayer nanofilms under pulsed extreme-ultraviolet irradiation

Mo/Si multilayer mirrors are central to extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, where nanoscale optical interference and heat accumulation together constrain reflectivity and operational stability. Conventional surface-flux-based models become inadequate for EUV multilayers becaus...

Unraveling the Importance of Carboxyl Groups in Photochemically Excited Triplet Formation of Chromophoric Dissolved Organic Matter

Abstract Carboxylation and decarboxylation are among the most ubiquitous processes in chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM) transformation, occurring during humification, photooxidation, and microbial activity. However, their impacts on the formation of excited triplet-sta...

Electronic Structure Modulation of NiCo 2 S 4 Hollow Dodecahedrons by In Situ Compositing MoS 2 for Boosted Reaction Kinetics in Li–O 2 Batteries

ABSTRACT Rechargeable Li–O 2 batteries have attracted significant attention as a next‐generation energy storage technology because of their extremely high theoretical energy density. However, practical implementation remains hindered by limited energy density, poor cycling stabil...

The landslide dam breach disaster in Hualien, Taiwan on 23 September 2025

Abstract Landslide damming is a typical landslide hazard chain in regions with strong tectonic activities or frequent rainstorms. On 19 July 2025, Typhoon Wipha caused severe rainfall in Hualien, Taiwan, triggering the largest landslide (23.715°E, 121.299°N) (about 290 × 10 6 m 3...

Computer-Assisted Workflow for DNA Origami-Engineered Triangular Nanopores

Abstract Synthetic nanopores engineered by DNA origami provide a highly biocompatible and structurally programmable platform for elucidating the transmembrane mechanisms of functional macromolecules. However, engineering large DNA nanopores exceeding 30 nm in width remains a sign...