Sensors
Researchers at Zhejiang University have made significant contributions to the field of data-driven soft sensors, proposing two new models to improve their reliability and robustness in industrial chemical processes. The study, published in the journal Computers & Chemical Engineering, presents a solution to the issue of noise and outliers in
Electronic components
A recent patent filing has disclosed an innovative sensor assembly designed for vehicles, which has been published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on October 14, 2025. The invention, titled "Structural locating sensors for a sensor module using a printed circuit board assembly," is attributed to
Technical institutes
Researchers at Zhejiang Science Technical University in Hangzhou, China, have developed a novel approach to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of adaptive ensemble surrogate models (AESMs). The study proposes an adaptive ensemble surrogate model based on fuzzy C-means (FCM-AESM) and a parallel adaptive infilling (PAI) strategy to optimize new samplings
Amino acids
A new research study emphasizes the significance of dietary protein quality in human health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where severe protein malnutrition occurs. The researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences suggest that a comprehensive assessment of protein quality should consider various factors, including essential amino
Fermentation
Researchers from Jiangnan University in Jiangsu, People's Republic of China, have made significant breakthroughs in the production of leghemoglobin, a protein essential for cellular oxygen transport and bioavailable iron provision. A new review article published in the World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology outlines the recent strategies for
Alzheimer's disease
Research conducted by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has revealed a critical link between copper exposure and the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). According to the study, chronic exposure to copper (Cu) can overburden microglial cells, leading to impaired phagocytosis and increased neuroinflammation. The findings highlight the
Atlantic bluefin tuna
Research findings on the dietary composition of Atlantic bluefin tuna in the Skagerrak-Kattegat-Sound area of the North-East Atlantic have been published. The study analyzed the stomach contents of 44 Atlantic bluefin tuna, captured between 2020 and 2022, and found that the diet was dominated by pelagic schooling fish. The research
Molecular dynamics
Scientists at Shanghai Institute of Technology have made significant strides in understanding the high-temperature oxidation resistance of CrAlN coatings. Their comprehensive study, combining ab initio molecular dynamics simulations with experiments, sheds new light on the atomic-scale mechanisms driving the oxidation process. The research team found that aluminum content and temperature
Agrarian movements
Research at the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University in Almaty, Kazakhstan, has shed new light on grafting cucumber onto C. maxima plants as a means to extend fruiting periods and increase yields. According to the study, grafting cucumber onto C. maxima plants resulted in a significant increase in amino acid
Neonatal diseases
New research from Hangzhou Normal University in China has led to the development of a novel, extraction-free, one-pot CRISPR/Cas12b assay for visual detection of Group B Streptococcus (GBS). This rapid and accurate test has the potential to significantly improve clinical outcomes for newborns and mothers by enabling timely intervention
Massey University
Researchers at Massey University have made significant advancements in the field of nonlinear science and numerical simulation by exploring the properties of fractional order systems in denatured Morris-Lecar neurons. This research focuses on the Caputo-type fractional differential equations for a reduced neuron model, known as the denatured Morris-Lecar (dML) system,
Droughts
Prolonged and extreme droughts pose a significant threat to humanity, with severe impacts on human life, the aquatic environment, and freshwater resources. A recent study published in the Geoscience Frontiers journal examined the effects of the 2022 global drought on China's largest freshwater lake, Poyang Lake. The research,
