University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

Plant species identification by genome skimming across the vascular plant tree of life

Summary Accurate species identification is essential for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, yet standard plant DNA barcoding often fails to achieve species‐level resolution. We present a large‐scale empirical evaluation of genome skimming as a tool to improve plant sp...

Constructing Intrinsic Inorganic Superhydrophobicity With Omnipotent Robustness Through Epitaxially‐Grown Fluoride‐Free Ceramics

ABSTRACT Materials with superhydrophobicity have been persistently sought after for their extensive improvements in energy, environment, and other significant fields over the last few decades. Nevertheless, surface modification remains the mainstream approach to achieve low surfa...

Ultrasmall PolymericMicelles Enable Noninvasive TransdermalRosiglitazone Delivery via Lipid Fluidization and Transcytosis

Abstract Noninvasive transdermal drug delivery (TDD) offers sustained therapeutic release but is hindered by the stratum corneum (SC) barrier. Herein, we report ultrasmall polymeric micelles (PMs) embedded in poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels for the passive TDD of rosiglitazone (RGT...

Highly Efficient Hydrogenation of CO2-Containing Syngas to Liquid Fuels over FeMnK Catalysts

Abstract Converting CO2-containing syngas directly to liquid fuels provides an effective route for carbon-efficient fuel production. However, it is challenging to achieve the simultaneous conversion of CO and CO2 into liquid fuels due to the different activation pathways. Herein,...

Nanoscale Formation,Structure, and Stability of Phosphate-IronColloids at Anoxic-Oxic Interfaces

Abstract The mobility of phosphorus (P) at anoxic–oxic interfaces is largely controlled by the formation of phosphate-iron (Fe) colloids, yet the nanoscale mechanisms underlying their formation, structure, and stability remain poorly described. Here, we systematically investigate...

Modification GeneKnockout Diversifies Piericidinsfrom the Marine-Derived Streptomyces psammoticus SCSIO NS126

Abstract Piericidins are α-pyridone agricultural antibiotics produced by actinomycetes. To improve their yield and structural diversity from marine-derived Streptomyces psammoticus SCSIO NS126, this study employed homologous recombination to achieve large-fragment knockout of mod...

Keystone microbial isozyme enhances crustacean growth by utilizing L-citrulline

Under standardized rearing conditions, the genetically uniform “Keyong No. 1” swimming crab exhibits pronounced inter-individual variability in growth performance. While the gut microbiota is recognized contributors to crustacean growth, the specific microbes and mechanistic path...

Modulation of leaf economics spectrum, mycorrhizal type, and phylogeny on leaf nutrient resorption in a temperate urban forest

Abstract Background and Aims Nutrient resorption is a key nutrient conservation strategy employed by plants. However, the leaf economics spectrum (LES), which reflects a fundamental trade-off between resource acquisition and conservation in plants, has not been properly linked to...

Reversible Oxygen Redoxin High Voltage for Lithium-RichLayered Oxides

Abstract Lithium-rich layered oxides, characterized by Li ions in the transition-metal layers, can significantly increase battery energy density through the introduction of oxygen redox. However, these cathodes often suffer from substantial voltage hysteresis, leading to a consid...

Increasing Climate Constraint on Vegetation Productivity Under Rising CO 2 in Northeast Asia

Abstract Elevated atmospheric CO 2 enhances vegetation productivity through direct physiological and indirect climate‐mediated pathways. However, how the balance between these mechanisms evolves under continued CO 2 rise remains unclear. Here, we use CMIP6 Earth system models to...

Geometry-Informed Adaptive Time-Series Fusion of ADS-B Sensor Data for Short-Term Aircraft Trajectory Prediction

Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) systems provide continuous aircraft position reports for aviation surveillance and short-term trajectory prediction. However, many data-driven predictors directly model the longitude, latitude, and altitude contained in ADS-B mes...

Modulating the Spin State of Co 3+ to Promote Ampere‐Level Electrosynthesis of Ammonia

ABSTRACT Ammonia electrosynthesis via nitrate reduction offers a sustainable alternative to Haber–Bosch process, and this reaction involves an initial deoxygenation step from NO 3 − to *NO 2 , followed by successive hydrogenation steps to NH 3 . Previous studies have mainly focus...

Designing Novel Solar‐Blind Ultraviolet Nonlinear Optical Crystals Based on Local Proton Distribution Complementary Effect

ABSTRACT Dipolar π‐conjugated groups with large polarizability anisotropy and hyperpolarizability are generally regarded as important nonlinear optical (NLO) active building units. However, their strong dipole‐dipole interactions remain a key challenge in designing non‐centrosymm...

Inverse Design of Programmable Mechanical Metamaterials via Explainable Graph Neural Model

ABSTRACT The rational design of metamaterials enables anomalous physical properties, yet achieving target performance remains challenging in ultra‐large optimization spaces. Herein, we propose an intelligent design framework for programmable mechanical metamaterials based on grap...

Long-Range Synchronization of Remote NV Color-Center Ensembles via an Active Microwave Cavity

For scalable quantum networks and distributed quantum sensing, remote NV color-center spin ensembles require controllable long-range coherent connections. However, the magnetic dipole coupling between NV centers decays rapidly with distance, making direct stable coherent exchange...

Evolution of water clarity across the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region over the past four decades (1984–2024): Driven by hydrological expansion and anthropogenic intervention

Given escalating water scarcity and rapid urbanization, characterizing the long-term evolution of surface water environments across the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH) region is vital for coordinated regional development. Using Landsat imagery spanning 1984–2024, this study quantifie...

Planetary Boundary Layer Height on the Northern Mount Qomolangma Region Retrieved From Wind LiDAR Observations

Abstract A coherent Doppler wind LiDAR (Wind3D 6000) has been operating in the northern Mount Qomolangma region since 2023. We retrieved planetary boundary layer height (PBLH) from LiDAR observations collected from October 2023 to September 2025 using a hybrid algorithm combining...

The Melatonin–Nitric Oxide Signaling Pathway Alleviates Iron Starvation by Mobilizing Apoplastic Iron Pools and Reshaping Iron Transport in Rice ( Oryza sativa L.)

Iron (Fe) is indispensable for plant growth and development. Notably, melatonin (MT) serves as a key regulator to improve plant tolerance under nutrient stress conditions. Currently, the exact mechanism regulating MT's involvement in the rice Fe-deficiency response remains to be...

AFIRE: Accurate and Fast Image REconstruction Algorithm for Geometric-Inconsistent Multispectral CT

Abstract. For nonlinear multispectral computed tomography (CT), accurate and fast image reconstruction is challenging when the scanning geometric parameters under different X-ray energy spectra are inconsistent or mismatched. Motivated by this, we propose an Accurate and Fast Ima...

High-Precision UT1 Prediction with Different Angular Momentum Combination Schemes

Universal Time (UT1) is a core component of the Earth orientation parameters (EOP). High-precision UT1 predictions are essential for satellite navigation, deep-space exploration, and the maintenance of national standard time. Although effective angular momentum (EAM) information...