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The relationship between the charge density wave and excitonic correlations in a layered compound 1T-TiSe₂ has remained controversial. Here, the authors observe a photo-induced dimensional crossover of the charge density wave and conclude that excitonic correlations are responsible for its out-of-plane phase coherence.

MultiSTAAR provides a general and flexible statistical framework for functionally informed multi-trait rare variant analysis of biobank-scale sequencing studies by jointly analyzing multiple traits and incorporating annotation information.

To ensure the reliable operation of anode-less solid-state lithium metal battery, herein, the authors report the role of metal interlayer as the interface control strategy for achieving the stable lithium plating and stripping using the multiple operando and in-situ analysis.

The STAT3 pathway is activated in B cells by interleukin-6 and interleukin-21; however, methylation of Lys140 prevents its dephosphorylation and deactivation. Yin et al. report a noncanonical role for the histone demethylase Jmjd1c in demethylating phosphorylated STAT3, thereby terminating B cell activation and limiting plasma cell generation and potential B cell-mediated autoimmunity.

Chiu et al. show that hypo-osmotic conditions, which induce glycerol efflux, and glycerol levels regulate the conformation and localization of the golgin Imh1, adding a layer of regulation by which glycerol affects Golgi integrity.

Intravascular interfaces offer minimally invasive alternatives for intracranial neural recording and stimulation. Here, the authors introduce a novel intravascular implantation strategy using an ultraflexible microelectrode array, enabling multi-channel single-unit recording in large animals.

Although the light-promoted Sabatier reaction has great potential for CO₂ remediation strategies, its mechanism is not fully understood. Now, a steady-state isotopic kinetic analysis coupled with infrared spectroscopy reveals important aspects of this hydrogenation process over a NiO_x/La₂O₃@TiO₂ composite catalyst.

Toxic protein aggregation is a hallmark of various neurodegenerative diseases. Here, authors show that ATP-independent membrane protein chaperones can serve as a simple design platform for targeting proteotoxic aggregates linked to Huntington’s disease.

Elongation factor G (EF-G) facilitates the movement of tRNA and mRNA by one codon, which is coupled to the ratchet-like rotation of the ribosome complex and is triggered by EF-G–mediated GTP hydrolysis. The crystal structure of pretranslocational ribosome bound to EF-G trapped with a GTP analog provides insight into how the ribosome and EF-G are coordinated to modulate the GTPase activity.

Practical application of radiative cooling technology in harsh outdoor conditions remains challenging. Here, the authors develop a lamellar ANFs/Mica@TiO2 composite via a “solvent exchange-reprotonation” process enabling durable outdoor cooling.

APOL9a/b proteins coat mouse intestinal bacteria with high specificity, and genetic abolition of ceramide-1-phosphate synthesis pathways in the symbiote Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron significantly decreases this binding of APOL9a/b to the bacterium.

An acceptor–donor–acceptor organic semiconductor enables near-infrared organic light-emitting diodes with reduced efficiency roll-off over six orders of magnitude of excitation current density, enabling a maximum luminance of 2,000 W sr⁻¹ m⁻².

Pt(ii) complexes allow the fabrication of efficient near-infrared organic light-emitting diodes that operate beyond the 900 nm region.

Iridium-based materials are promising for mentioning high catalytic activity and durability for the oxygen evolution reaction in acidic water electrolysis. Here the authors report Ba-based complex iridate with distinct atomic scale cation ordering for enhanced durability and activity for acidic water oxidation.

Low level of pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) activity in cancer cells is essential for the dependence on aerobic glycolysis. Here the authors show that PKM2 sulfhydration by hydrogen sulfide destabilizes the PKM2 tetramer, leading to reduced PKM2 enzyme activity and enhanced proliferation of breast cancer cells.

Achieving diverse neuromorphic functions with ultralow energy consumption in a single device is a major challenge. Here, the authors demonstrate reconfigurable memristors enabling adaptive neuromorphic computing and high-accuracy spatiotemporal signal recognition at attojoule energy scales.

Grain boundaries can degrade the performance of electronic devices made from single atomic layers of transition metal dichalcogenides. Here, the authors combine transport measurements and transmission electron microscopy to find a correlation between field-effect mobility and grain misorientation angle.

Understanding the sustained stability of alkaline hydrogen evolution at high current densities is crucial. Herein, the authors synthesize Ni single atoms, modified with ultra-small Ru nanoparticles with a defective carbon bridging structure, capable of running steadily for 100 h at 3 A cm⁻².

Wireless delivery of both light and pharmacological agents is important for optogenetic and other mechanistic experiments in the brain. Here the authors present a wireless real-time programmable optofluidic platform that enables optogenetics and photopharmacology experiments that require real-time precise control of light and drug delivery.

Sensitive, biocompatible and stable contrast agents for MRI are in demand. Here, the authors combine gadolinium ions with amorphous calcium carbonate to make stable paramagnetic amorphous carbonate nanoclusters with high MRI contrast and significantly improved biocompatibility over commercial gadolinium-based agents.

Self-powered implantable devices have the potential to extend device operation, though current energy harvesters are both insufficient and inconvenient. Here the authors report on a commercial coin battery-sized high-performance inertia-driven triboelectric nanogenerator based on body motion and gravity that can be used to charge a lithium-ion battery and integrated into a cardiac pacemaker.

Quantum correlations of spontaneous two-photon emission emitted from a bright quantum dot device are revealed, facilitating the creation of entangled photons with near-unity fidelity.

The realization of active metasurfaces operating in the infrared range remains challenging due to design complexities and scarcity of suitable materials. Here, the authors report the realization of electrically programmable plasmonic metasurfaces integrated with graphene transistors, enabling pixelated thermal emission with low cross-talk and enhanced coherence.

By engineering boundary conditions, the authors obtain the self-assembly two-order ferroelectric radial vortices in high-density BiFeO3 nanostructures. Tuning the size of the BiFeO3 nanostructures enables stabilization of other kinds of multi-order radial vortices.

The control of magnetism by electric field is an important goal for future development of low-power spintronics. Here, the authors demonstrate voltage control of magnetism in van der Waals ferromagnetic/ferroelectric heterostructure devices via the strain-mediated magnetoelectric effect.

Polyploidy and subsequent post-polyploid diploidization (PPD) contribute to evolutionary success of plant species. Here, using 11 genomes from all nine subfamilies of Malvaceae as an example, the authors provide evidence to support the “polyploidy for survival and PPD for success” hypothesis.

Using a monolayer molecular crystal as a seeding layer, hafnium oxide dielectrics with an equivalent oxide thickness of only 1 nm can be deposited on graphene, molybdenum disulfide and tungsten diselenide.

Solid-state polymer electrolytes are crucial for developing future rechargeable batteries, but they are still limited in performance. Here, the authors designed a topological polymeric solid electrolyte, enabling an all-solid-state high-voltage lithium metal pouch cell to cycle 200 times efficiently.

The underlying mechanism behind charge density wave formation in Kagome metals is still not fully understood. Here, the authors propose that the phonon modes become frustrated in the charge density wave phase of CsV₃Sb₅.

Here, the authors show the emergence of limbic-sensorimotor-association cortical hierarchy along with behavioral development during human infancy is underlaid by the spatiotemporal dynamics of cerebral blood flow meeting brain energy change demand.

Lin et al. report a nanoscale organic-inorganic covalent-ionic hybrid network leveraging the reorganising interaction between siloxanes and fluoride ions, enabling a single layer coating with excellent optical, antistatic, anti-smudge, anti-scratch, and mechanical properties for touch displays.

Imaging and optogenetics in mice provide insight into the interplay between the primary motor cortex and the motor thalamus during learning, showing that thalamic inputs have a key role in the execution of learned movements.

Pulmonary fibrosis is a major public health problem with unclear mechanism and limited therapeutic options. Here the authors show that a fibroblast-enriched endoplasmic reticulum protein, TXNDC5, promotes pulmonary fibrosis by stabilizing TGFBR1 and show the potential of TXNDC5 as a therapeutic target against pulmonary fibrosis.

High-quality micron-thick perovskite films with high-Miller-index-oriented grains can be used to achieve high-performance solar cells and modules.

Ferrimagnetic materials offer a promising platform for fast and energy-efficient spin dynamics in next-generation spintronic devices. Here, the authors experimentally demonstrate spin–orbit-torque-driven perpendicular standing spin waves in AuPt/GdFeCo and identify the Ta capping layer as a crucial antioxidant barrier that enhances interfacial pinning and stabilizes higher-order spin-wave modes.