“Solving the ultra-thin challenge: Contact resistance reduced 50×, on-state current boosted 17×”
In the relentless pursuit of miniaturization within semiconductor technology, researchers face increasing challenges as devices approach atomic-scale thicknesses. The core dilemma arises from the physical limitations imposed on electron transport when semiconductor components become ultra-thin. A team of pioneering scientists at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) has now unveiled a transformative approach that […]
CRISPR Gene Editing Reveals Role of Collagen Dysfunction in Cerebral Microbleeds
In a remarkable breakthrough poised to reshape our understanding of cerebral microbleeds and their contribution to neurodegenerative conditions, researchers at Ajou University School of Medicine have engineered an innovative mouse model that isolates this elusive pathology with unprecedented precision. Cerebral microbleeds—minute brain hemorrhages visible as tiny dark foci on T2*-weighted MRI scans—afflict millions of elderly […]
Global Summit on Cutting-Edge Functional Materials and Technologies (ICAFMT)
In an era increasingly defined by the confluence of materials science innovation and data-driven methodologies, the International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Technologies (ICAFMT) stands as a pivotal forum. Set to convene in Dongguan, China, from October 23 to 25, 2026, this event promises to be a landmark gathering for scholars, researchers, and industry […]
Moderate thinning increased hair lichens, while heavy cuts reduced them in Sweden
By using clearcutting, industrial forestry has caused a large-scale decline of hair lichens in Sweden’s forests. In a large-scale field-experiment, researchers from Umeå University, University of Northern British Columbia, Canada, and Norwegian University of Life Sciences have shown that partial cutting can increase the abundance of hair lichens. The study is published in Forest Ecology […]
RNA ‘cut-and-patch’ tool repairs faulty messages without altering DNA
A research team from the School of Biomedical Sciences at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has achieved a significant advance in biotechnology that could revolutionize treatment strategies for neurodegenerative diseases. The team has developed a novel tool called RNA Segment Editing (RSE), which functions like a “cut-and-patch” tool for […]