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Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, led by Zheyi Liu, have conducted a thermal stability analysis of myoglobin, a protein crucial to muscle function, using native mass spectrometry (nMS) and 193-nm ultraviolet photodissociation (UVPD). The study aimed to elucidate the structure-function relationships of myoglobin under heat treatment. Financial support
Gravitational waves
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of mathematics, with the development of a new inter-satellite laser interferometer. This high-performance displacement sensor will be used in upcoming space-based gravitational wave detection missions. The study, published in Symmetry, proposes a feasible loop parameter
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Researchers have identified significant vulnerabilities in China's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market due to business homogeneity among enterprises. A study has revealed that the rapid growth of the UAV market has exposed companies to systemic risks, with the majority of the market being dominated by a small number
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China's rapid urbanization and industrialization have led to a significant spatial mismatch between water availability and demand, making urban agglomerations particularly vulnerable to water stress. Despite efforts to alleviate regional water scarcity through domestic trade, the impact of this approach remains understudied, especially across interconnected urban agglomerations. Researchers
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Oil spills in China's marine ecosystems have become a pressing concern, with the Sanchi and Dalian incidents showcasing distinct pollution dynamics. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences conducted a study to investigate the level of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contamination in surface sediments, comparing the two oil
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A groundbreaking study on Phanerozoic ooidal ironstones (POIs) has shed new light on their formation, contradicting the long-held assumption that warm and humid climates are typical of these sedimentary deposits. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered that cool-water settings characterize Ordovician occurrences of POIs, a finding that
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Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a deep learning pipeline, called Speakerphone, to acquire precise wheat spike phenotypes. According to the study, traditional measurement methods are limited in capturing complex spike phenotypes with high precision, thus limiting progress in yield-related trait analysis. The pipeline achieved a mean
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Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made a significant breakthrough in the development of nanotechnology, creating high-efficiency ion adsorption materials that can be used for seawater desalination. The team utilized polyaniline, a unique polymer material, to synthesize linear polyaniline with nanotips through regulated voltage during electrochemical polymerization. This
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A recent study published in Environmental Research has highlighted the potential of aromatic herbs to mitigate methane emissions through in vitro ruminal fermentation. Conducted by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the study explored the effects of mint (Mentha canadensis L.), turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), eupatorium (Eupatorium fortunei Turcz.
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Research conducted by a team of scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has shed new light on the relationship between ruminant microbiota and greenhouse gas emissions. The study, led by Min Wang, focused on the effects of 3-nitrooxypropanol (3-NOP), a methanogenesis inhibitor, on the rumen microbiota of dairy calves.
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Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have proposed a novel magnetic circuit complementary structure (MCC-VFMM) to enhance the flux adjustment (FA) range and on-load demagnetization resistance (ODR) capabilities of hybrid-magnetic-circuit variable flux memory machines (HMC-VFMMs). The proposed MCC-VFMM features two different parallel magnetic circuit structures and a dual-layer permanent
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Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a novel strategy to quickly identify bacterial strains capable of degrading plastics. This breakthrough could help address the worldwide plastic waste problem, which has significant environmental and health implications. According to the study, the proposed method involves using sensor technology to
