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Perceived Discrimination and Trust Dynamics Influence Social Integration in Acculturation and Reacculturation

According to recent research, Chinese international student returnees in the post-COVID-19 era have experienced significant discrimination issues both in host countries and upon returning to China. The study aimed to examine the group-based influences on the impacts of discrimination-related perceptions toward social integration (and reintegration) degrees through different psychological pathways

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Older Adults' Physical Activity Linked to Community Environment and Psychological Perceptions

Research conducted at the Beijing University of Technology reveals a significant relationship between older adults' physical activity levels, community environment, and psychological perceptions. The study constructs a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) framework to examine the relationship between observable variables such as socioeconomic attributes and objective community environment elements with

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Advances in Alloys: Laser Texturing Technology Boosts Friction and Wear Properties

Researchers from Xi'an University of Technology have made significant strides in improving the friction and wear properties of alloys using laser texturing technology. The study, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Aeronautical Science Foundation of China, and Key Research And Development Projects of Shaanxi Province,

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Scientists Develop New Method to Label and Study Mycobacterial Glycans

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have discovered a novel approach to selectively label and study mycobacterial glycans, which play a crucial role in mediating infection and modulating the host immune response in tuberculosis. This breakthrough method utilizes the unique thioether functionality of a rare monosaccharide, methylthioxylofuranose (MTX)

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Angola Strengthens US Energy and Mineral Ties with Sonangol-MIT Cooperation Agreements

Angola's national oil company Sonangol has signed two agreements with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to strengthen cooperation and knowledge-transfer in the fields of oil, gas, and critical minerals. The agreements aim to accelerate Africa's energy transition and equip the next generation of African professionals

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Breakthrough in Lithium-Sulfur Battery Research: Developing High-Energy Density and Long-Lived Cathodes

Researchers at Hebei University of Technology have made a significant breakthrough in the development of lithium-sulfur battery cathodes, creating a new type of polymeric sulfur host material composed of ferrocene-based nickel metal-organic framework (NiFc) loaded on the surface of TiC nanosheets (TiC@NiFc). This innovative material accelerates the redox kinetics

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Breakthrough in Sustainable Mining: Electrodynamics-Assisted Alkali Chemistry for Valuable Metal Recovery

Researchers from Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a groundbreaking method to recover valuable metal elements from mining tailings using electrodynamics-assisted alkali chemistry (EAC). This approach addresses the dual risks of leaching and CO emissions associated with conventional stockpiling and cement-based landfill strategies. By leveraging electrokinetic migration, EAC enables efficient

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Uncovering the Secrets of Metal Defects: A New Approach to Chemical Physics

Research conducted by Polytechnic University Torino has led to a groundbreaking understanding of how metal defects emerge and propagate within their crystal structure under stress. By employing a data-driven approach, the study was able to characterize the evolution of metals through various phases, including elastic, plastic, and fracture, and describe

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Breakthrough in Wastewater Treatment: New Technology Shows Promising Results

Researchers from the Beijing University of Technology have made a significant breakthrough in wastewater treatment by developing a novel technology that can efficiently remove carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus from wastewater. The partial denitrifying phosphorus removal coupled with anammox (PDPRA) technology has shown remarkable removal efficiency of chemical oxygen demand (COD)

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Sustainable Hydrogel-Based Supercapacitors Emerging as Green Energy Storage Solutions

Research at Changchun University of Technology in the People's Republic of China has led to the development of a recyclable G-quadruplex-driven hydrogel electrolyte for sustainable supercapacitors. According to the study, these hydrogel-based supercapacitors have the potential to provide safe and green energy storage solutions, but they suffer from

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Breakthrough in Supercapacitor Technology with Rational Design of Heterostructured Electrode Materials

Researchers from the Xi'an University of Technology have made a significant advancement in supercapacitor technology by designing and fabricating a novel FeCo-Se@NiMn-LDH heterostructure supported on nickel foam. This innovative approach has led to the development of a high-performance electrode material with an ultrahigh specific capacitance of 1867.

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Rare Earth Metals Enhance Naphtha Reforming Catalyst Performance

Researchers at the Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) have discovered that rare earth metals, specifically cerium and samarium, can significantly improve the performance of naphtha reforming catalysts. The study found that the addition of these metals can reduce platinum particle agglomeration, promote metal particle distribution, and enhance aromatization activity.

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