Understanding the impact of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on lithium deposition is crucial for developing high-energy lithium metal batteries. Here, authors elucidate the multi-scale effects of the SEI on lithium deposition behavior based on the established SEI-omics framework.

Understanding molecular arrangements in mechanistic studies of complex materials is critical but challenging. Here, the authors develop a hierarchical incremental learning protocol to uncover microscopic patterns, improving mechanistic insights obtained

Constructing synthetic mimics of membraneless organelles using small molecules can contribute towards our understanding of active phase separation and their role in the chemical emergence of compartments. Herein, the authors develop a model of synthetic membraneless organelles as non-equilibrium droplet phase which are accessed via homotypic interactions between small activated molecule and short peptides.

Traditional relaxor ferroelectrics are rooted in crystalline systems, motivating exploration of their fluidic analogues through engineered polar nanoregions in dielectric nematic environments. Authors report a nematic relaxor ferroelectric that shows field-induced polarization and tunable energy landscapes, revealing stable high-temperature relaxor behavior and low-temperature field-induced ferroelectric transitions.

CO₂ hydrogenation on Cu/Al₂O₃ is limited by low activity. Herein, high-velocity gas collisions create transient distorted Cu sites, tripling CO₂ conversion, boosting methanol selectivity to 95 % and increasing the space-time-yield six times.

This study shows that future exposures to moist-heat increase more rapidly than those to dry-heat, and irrigation can further amplify moist-heat-related health risks. Improving irrigation efficiency and cutting emissions are key to reducing water stress and climate impacts.

Glaciers grind rock into nutrient-rich sediments that fertilize fjords. A study of tidewater glaciers in Alaska found that retreat reduces iron and manganese availability, altering coastal ecosystems and recording glacier change over time.

Although climate change is known to abruptly shift ecosystem functions, the response of belowground ecosystem multifunctionality to climate scenarios is less understood. This study predicts that climate change will reduce global belowground ecosystem multifunctionality.

This global study shows that short-term exposure to landscape fire sourced PM_2.5 increases hospital admissions for multiple diseases in children, especially those aged 5-9 years and in low-SES areas, highlighting the need for targeted protection.

A major earthquake on the Hayward Fault could slash hospital capacity and severely disrupt access to care. This study shows how combined hospital and road damage could isolate communities and delay treatment across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Disparities in risk and outcomes of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are apparent between different ancestries. Here the authors identify genetic variants with African ancestry-specific risks for developing pediatric B-cell ALL that are also linked to greater 5-year mortality risk.

Proximity-dependent biotinylation maps protein locations using multiple bait proteins, limiting scalability. Here, the authors present GENBAIT, a computational tool that selects optimal baits to reduce the number of experiments required while preserving subcellular organization.

Leaf rust threatens wheat production worldwide. Here, the authors report a high-quality genome assembly of the leaf rust resistant durum wheat landrace PI 192051 and the cloning of the leaf rust resistance gene Lr.ace-4A/Lr30.

Bacteria employ a range of competition systems that deliver toxins to inhibit competing strains. This study shows that these systems are particularly important for the ecology of virulent and antibiotic resistant bacteria.

Globalization has accelerated the spread of mosquito species that transmit human diseases. This global analysis reveals that 45 disease-vector mosquito species have been introduced to non-native regions worldwide, mostly after 1950 with 12 new species recorded outside their native ranges since 2000.

Common sleep problems are linked to various health conditions, but are often underdiagnosed. This study presents a deep learning model trained on 15,785 nights of respiratory data for contactless sleep monitoring. Leveraging this model, the remote management platform enables real-time in-home sleep assessment, advancing sleep health equity.

The cytochrome bc₁ oxidase of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a potential target in the fight against tuberculosis. Here, the authors evaluate the potential of cytochrome bc₁ inhibitors as partner drugs in tuberculosis treatment regimens.

This global study shows that short-term exposure to landscape fire sourced PM_2.5 increases hospital admissions for multiple diseases in children, especially those aged 5-9 years and in low-SES areas, highlighting the need for targeted protection.

Here, the authors report the effects of provitamin A supplementation, in the form of red palm olein (RPO)-enriched biscuits, on the gut microbiota of vitamin A deficient primary schoolchildren in rural Malaysia.

A major earthquake on the Hayward Fault could slash hospital capacity and severely disrupt access to care. This study shows how combined hospital and road damage could isolate communities and delay treatment across the San Francisco Bay Area.

A major earthquake on the Hayward Fault could slash hospital capacity and severely disrupt access to care. This study shows how combined hospital and road damage could isolate communities and delay treatment across the San Francisco Bay Area.

China’s aggregate demand peaked around 2015, shifting to manufactured sources. Post-2030 demand may halve as stocks saturate, enabling recycled aggregates to dominate. Enhanced circular economy policies are vital to ensure this transition.

In this perspective, the authors propose integrating urban nature and its biodiversity into the 15-minute city concept to meet both human needs and biodiversity conservation goals.

This study shows that annual matching obscures seasonal and intra-day mismatches in green electricity supply and demand, suggesting a phased transition to stricter temporal matching for more transparent claims.

Natural history collections hold over two billion specimens representing Earth’s biodiversity, but their scientific value depends on continued specimen collection and digitisation. This study demonstrates a global decline in collection rates across taxonomic groups, highlighting the need for investment in collecting activities.