Humidity
Researchers from Shenyang Agricultural University have developed a new RIME-optimized CNN-BiLSTM hybrid model for precise climate forecasting to protect agriculture. This model addresses the challenges of large diurnal temperature difference and extreme weather in Northeast China, which can significantly impact crop production. By using Pearson correlation analysis and the RIME
Metabolites
Researchers from the Institute of Plant Protection have made a groundbreaking discovery on the pathogenic mechanisms of Ustilaginoidea virens, a fungal pathogen responsible for rice false smut. The study reveals significant differences in the types and quantities of transcription factors in U. virens after infection of indica and japonica rice
Immune response
Researchers from George Washington University have developed a method to modulate gene expression in immune cells, allowing for the enhancement of immune effector processes in cancer and infectious disease treatments. The patent details a compound that can be used to treat subjects with cancer, aiming to stimulate immune responses and
Inland water pollution
Researchers from Hohai University have developed a novel method to identify pollution sources in urban rivers, leveraging the combination of deep learning (DL) and data assimilation (DA) techniques. This approach addressed the challenges of traditional methods, which often require high computational demands and struggle with equifinality. The study evaluated three
Trademarks
Brainlab AG, a leading company in medical and software technology, has applied for a trademark for "Brainlab Academy" with the USPTO. The trademark application, filed by Patrick F. Clunk Tucker Ellis LLP, is related to various goods and services in the medical and healthcare fields. This development comes
Information management
A team of researchers from Central China Normal University has developed a distributed variable screening method for generalized linear models, designed to handle situations with large sample sizes and numbers of covariates. The proposed method selects relevant covariates by using a sparsity-restricted surrogate likelihood estimator, which takes into account the
Building materials industry
A team of researchers at Shandong University has employed a machine-learning (ML) approach to analyze the factors affecting the strength of solid-waste-based calcium sulfoaluminate cement (CSA). This data-driven analysis has led to significant improvements in the compressive strength of CSA, making it a promising low-carbon building material. The study found
Carfilzomib
Researchers at Amgen Inc. have patented a new class of KRAS G12C inhibitors for treating various types of cancer. The patent, which was filed on June 23, 2023, and published on October 14, 2025, describes a method of treating cancer by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound that
Animal behavior
Poultry and fish are more prone to muscle protein degradation due to differences in protein structure and function, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky. The investigation, which analyzed 11 different species of myoglobin, found that fish and poultry have shorter or absent D-helix
Climate change
A new study has introduced an optimization tool designed to assist energy system designers in selecting the most efficient heating options for retrofitting buildings, while also enabling decision-makers to understand the financial and environmental implications of various solutions. The research highlights the importance of building energy system retrofits in reducing
Video games
The inventors, Anouk Ben-Tchavtchavadze, Edward Tian Ren, and Bryan Matthew O'Malley, have filed a patent application for a performance-driven skill-node recommender in virtualized gaming environments. This innovative system aims to improve gameplay skills in video games by providing personalized recommendations to players based on their performance. The system
Amino acids
Investigators at Yangzhou University have made significant strides in plant research, discovering that amino acid foliar fertilizers (AAF) can synergistically enhance both the yield and insect resistance of Bt cotton. This breakthrough finding is crucial for boosting farmers' income and promoting ecological advantages. The study's results demonstrated
