Global Intelligence Database
Researchers analysed 183 species to trace the origins of cavefish in southwestern China back 44 million years. By linking fish diversification to ancient climate shifts, this research provides a crucial historical baseline to help inform conservation strategies for these unique habitats as the climate changes.
By Luo, Xiao, Liao, Wang, Xiao, Zhou
Scientists have developed a highly efficient platinum-gold catalyst for producing hydrogen peroxide, overcoming a key flaw in previous methods. By assigning hydrogen and oxygen activation to separate sites, the new system achieves nearly 100% selectivity and doubles the product concentration compared to the initial stages of the current industrial process.
By Zhang, Lewis, Li, He, Ji, Hutchings
Scientists have developed a new artificial intelligence method to predict the disruptive effects of cosmic radiation on vital electronics used in space. The deep learning models forecast these 'single event effects' with exceptional accuracy but are up to a million times faster than traditional computer-aided simulations, offering a huge leap forward for semiconductor reliability testing.
By Guo, Chen, Du, Liu, Wang
A study in rats reveals that excess iron in the body can accumulate in the brain, leading to increased anxiety-like behaviours. This overload triggers oxidative stress, a form of cellular damage, particularly in brain regions critical for regulating fear and anxiety.
By Maaroufi, Moulahi, Khadhraoui, Save, Sebai