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Finding efficient ways to release hydrogen from liquid carriers is key to advancing clean energy systems. This study introduces a resilient catalyst that drives highly selective hydrogen production from formic acid using low-grade heat.

Nucleophilic oxidation in electrosynthesis is hindered by slow dehydrogenation and the competing oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Here an oxyanion-stabilized low-coordinated Ni catalyst suppresses OER and Ni over-oxidation, enabling co-production of H₂ and valuable organic compounds.

Spin-crossover complexes are promising candidates for molecular bits owing to their magnetic bistability but engineering high-density bits is challenging due to cooperative switching dynamics. Here the authors modulate the cooperative dynamics of surface-confined spin-crossover complex chains.

Direct enantioselective α-C(sp³)–H functionalization of Lewis-basic N-alkyl anilines has remained a significant challenge in synthetic chemistry. Now it has been shown that a metallaphotoredox-catalysed radical approach, with a sterically hindered aryl ketone photocatalyst, enables site-selective, enantioselective (hetero)arylation with exceptional functional group tolerance.

This study shows that excessive atmospheric nitrogen deposition can enhance methane production and emissions by impacting microbial phosphorus acquisition due to the change of N/P ratios in oxygenated surface oceans.

The xylosyltransferase isoenzymes XT1 and XT2 catalyze the first glycosylation step in the biosynthesis of proteoglycans. Now, bump-and-hole engineering of XT1 and XT2 enables substrate profiling and modification of proteins as designer proteoglycans to modulate cellular behavior.

Thymine DNA glycosylase (TDG) was identified as a synthetic-lethal target in p53-deficient cancers through alterations in double-stranded RNA accumulation. A covalent small-molecule inhibitor of TDG exhibited potent efficacy against p53-deficient tumors.

A photocatalytic synthetic route to deuterated N-heteroarenes over an atomically dispersed palladium photocatalyst in D₂O is developed. By recycling used D₂O and photocatalyst, up to 1.157 kg of deuterated N-heteroarenes can be obtained using only 4.5 litres of D₂O (19.7 equiv.).

Indian dwarf wheat (Triticum sphaerococcum) is thermotolerant, but the underlying mechanism is unclear. Here, the authors report the cloning of the heat tolerance gene encoding a STKc_GSK3 kinase and its variation affects phosphorylation level of downstream TaPIF4 in determining thermotolerance.

Paramagnetic metal clusters with large ground spin states often possess attractive magnetic behaviors for information storage or solid-state cooling applications. Here, the authors design a giant {Ni₂₁Gd₂₀} cage, which using quantum monte carlo simulations they predict to possess a spin ground state approaching S = 91.

An electron ptychography and energy-loss spectroscopy study of La₂PrNi₂O₇, a material that exhibits high-temperature superconductivity, is conducted.

Unveiling structure-activity correlations is essential in catalysis science. Here, the authors report the structural evolution of Ni-based pre-catalysts during the reaction and demonstrate how sub-nanometric variations affect catalytic performance in the electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction.

Here, authors use a membrane electrode assembly is conducted to produce adipic acid with high faradaic efficiency and productivity at an industrially relevant current density, while achieving >50 hours stability.

mGWAS reveals ZmICE1 as a key hub for integrating amino acid metabolic pathways and cold tolerance in maize. Natural variation in ZmICE1 promoter regulates the binding affinity of ZmMYB39, which confers the diverse cold tolerance in maize.

The performance of single atom catalysts (SACs) is controlled by the metal single atom sites, but the role of the matrix material is less understood. Now, a hard-template synthesis is reported, enabling control of the atomic and mesoporous structures of SACs and the probing of matrix materials with either 2D or 3D diffusion channels.

Iridium-based electrocatalysts are traditional anode catalysts for proton exchange membrane water electrolysis but suffer from high cost and low reserves. An alternative, nickel-stabilized ruthenium dioxide catalyst with high activity and durability in acidic oxygen evolution reaction for water electrolysis is reported.

Precise matching of reaction rate and electric potential of electrodes in paired electrolysis is challenging. Here, the authors develop paired-electrolysis-enabled nickel-catalyzed enantioselective reductive cross-coupling of α-chloroesters and aryl bromides.

Fibre integrated circuits created by first preparing circuitry on extremely thin and flexible substrates and then mechanically rolling them up demonstrate microdevice density reaching 100,000 transistors per centimetre and excellent stability under harsh service conditions.

The short Argonaute-based bacterial defence system SPARDA exhibits collateral nuclease activity during phage infection. Here, the authors show that target DNA-induced filament assembly of SPARDA leads to tetramerization and activation of the DREN nuclease domain.

There is tremendous ongoing effort in the development of electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution. Here, the authors report that single nickel atoms dispersed on graphitic supports are formed by carbonization of metal-organic frameworks and that they are highly active hydrogen evolution catalysts.

Atomically dispersed catalysts show promising activity for electrochemical reactions but often suffer from limited stability. Here, the authors report an atom-ordering strategy that forms triangular Co sites to activate the substrate for durable alkaline hydrogen production.

A catalytic Joule heating approach is developed for the growth of one-dimensional nanomaterials via a vapour–liquid–solid mechanism under far-from-equilibrium reaction conditions. It demonstrates broad applicability for the rapid and energy-efficient synthesis of diverse nanowires and nanotubes, including refractory and high-entropy systems.

The NSUN family, comprising seven members, is the primary RNA m5C methyltransferase in higher eukaryotes. Here, the authors demonstrate that NSUN7 is a catalytically inactive RNA m5C protein due to sequence variations in its motif IV. Instead, the authors reveal a noncatalytic, regulatory role of NSUN7 in sperm flagellum assembly.

Based on Nickel isotope analysis of meteorites and terrestrial rocks, the authors suggest that the Bulk Silicate Earth has a sub-chondritic Nickel isotope composition. This signature is thought to result from the impact and accretion of a Mercury-like impactor which originated from the innermost Solar System.

Topological metamaterial clothing based on metallic conductive textiles can be used to create robust biosensing networks on the human body that can monitor vital signs during exercise.

Lampreys are jawless vertebrates that can offer unique insights into vertebrate evolution. Here they generate a comprehensive cell atlas of the lamprey, uncovering 70 distinct cell types across 14 tissues, and identify pancreas-like cells in the lamprey small intestine.

The authors reveal the activation mechanism of non-basal slip systems in a medium entropy alloy, offering new insights for the design of advanced structural alloys with enhanced ductility and high strength.

Direct visualization of oxygen vacancies and self-doped ligand holes reveals the role of ligand oxygen in La₃Ni₂O_7−δ and provides further understanding of superconducting nickelate materials.

Small γ-Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles (<2 nm) encapsulated in the pores of a conductive metal–organic framework enable the efficient electrosynthesis of urea through the co-reduction of CO₂ and nitrate under neutral conditions.

Deep learning (DL)-based automated treatment planning has the potential to improve radiotherapy planning for patients in cancer but how best to implement them in the clinic is less clear. Here, the authors propose a hybrid strategy to develop a DL-based automated radiotherapy planning solution and demonstrate its real-world effectiveness in producing clinically deliverable plans.

Ethanol steam reforming (ESR) reaction is an environmentally benign and sustainable route for H₂ production. Herein, the authors demonstrate a conceptional strategy for rational design and preparation of highly-efficient catalyst toward ESR via an RhNi-TiO₂ strong bimetal-support interaction.

The development of potassium-ion batteries requires cathode materials that can maintain the structural stability during cycling. Here the authors have developed honeycomb-layered tellurates K₂M₂TeO₆ that afford high ionic conductivity and reversible intercalation of large K ions at high voltages.

Employing appropriate catalysts in room-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries can significantly enhance performance. Here, authors utilize natural language processing techniques in conjunction with a binary descriptor to screen preferrable single-atom catalysts to achieve high specific capacity.

Metal–support interfaces play a crucial role in dictating the catalytic behavior of heterogeneous systems. Here, the authors reveal a unique looping metal–support interaction in NiFe–Fe₃O₄ catalysts, where spatially separated yet coupled redox cycles boost hydrogen oxidation, providing new insights for the design of efficient heterogeneous catalysts.

The clinical adaptation of CRISPR assays is constrained by complexity and the absence of quality control. Here, authors report a thermally regulated asynchronous CRISPR-enhanced assay enabling direct, highly sensitive one-step detection of monkeypox virus and a human gene in clinical samples.

Structural instability is a major drawback of high-capacity lithium-based battery cathodes. Here, the authors report a cathode active material with a medium-entropy state created by partial cation disordering capable of restraining the structural evolution in the high-capacity operated spinel phase.

Lithium transition metal oxide cathodes can degrade under high-voltage conditions by a redox mechanism by which oxygen vacancies form at the surface and migrate towards the bulk.

A strategy based on the design of a composite coating that enables slip-enhanced close-contact melting inside sealed phase-change thermal batteries to improve charging rates enables high-performance thermal energy storage over a wide range of temperatures.

Honeycomb layered oxides are an emerging class of materials with peculiar physicochemical properties. Here, the authors report the synthesis and electrochemical energy storage characterisations of a mixed-alkali honeycomb layered oxide material capable of storing Na and K ions simultaneously.

This work demonstrates superadiabatic topological pumping on photonic chips, achieving a 20-fold device miniaturization and high-efficiency operation across a 650–920 nm bandwidth, paving the way for ultracompact integrated photonic transports.

High-entropy nanomaterials, which incorporate multiple homogeneously dispersed elements, are promising for energy conversion, but typically require complex, high-temperature synthesis. Now a scalable flame synthesis method has been shown to produce tunable, high-entropy nanomaterials under facile conditions, enabling the design of advanced electrocatalysts for hydrogen peroxide production and other relevant applications.

Here the authors study thermodynamic and dynamic glass transition of high entropy metallic glasses. Results show retarded α-relaxation and distinct crystallization resistance attributed to their sluggish diffusion and high-entropy mixing that is different from the traditional metallic glasses.

Bulk metallic glasses made from alloys of iridium, nickel, tantalum and boron are developed by combinatorial methods, with higher strength at high temperature than those previously produced.

Although individual genes that distinguish tumor-reactive CD8+ T cells from bystander T cells in tumors have been described, a functionally meaningful integrative signature has not been established. Here authors show that mutation-associated neoantigen-specific CD8+ tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes can be recognized by MANAscore, an algorithm that uses weighted expression levels of CXCL13, ENTPD1 and IL7R in single-cell RNAseq datasets of lung cancer and melanoma patients as input.

A modular nanobody-based approach assembles combination vaccines by stably attaching diverse antigens to hepatitis E virus-like particles, preserving native immunogenicity and inducing broad protection against respiratory pathogens.