display Latest news from Chinese Academy of Sciences on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/satellite-sleuths-unveiling-soil-moisture-patterns-with-advanced-navigation-tech/?sc=rsin /articles/satellite-sleuths-unveiling-soil-moisture-patterns-with-advanced-navigation-tech/?sc=rsin Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:05:28 EST A pioneering method for soil moisture retrieval using satellite navigation systems has been introduced, significantly boosting the accuracy and efficiency of global data collection. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/unlocking-plant-potential-regulating-nature-s-chemical-wealth-through-splicing/?sc=rsin /articles/unlocking-plant-potential-regulating-nature-s-chemical-wealth-through-splicing/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:05:54 EST A recent study highlights the pivotal role of alternative splicing in controlling plant secondary metabolism, which is crucial for producing bioactive compounds with significant medicinal and industrial value. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/future-foods-how-non-thermal-tech-could-transform-starch-consumption/?sc=rsin /articles/future-foods-how-non-thermal-tech-could-transform-starch-consumption/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:05:43 EST Researchers have made significant advancements in developing health-focused food technologies by investigating non-thermal processing methods to alter starch digestibility. This cutting-edge approach aims to regulate postprandial blood glucose levels, offering a promising dietary strategy to mitigate obesity and type 2 diabetes. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/unlocking-the-genetic-secrets-of-red-flesh-apples-a-bittersweet-discovery/?sc=rsin /articles/unlocking-the-genetic-secrets-of-red-flesh-apples-a-bittersweet-discovery/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:05:58 EST A pivotal study has revealed the genetic drivers of red pigmentation in apple flesh, highlighting the critical role of anthocyanins and flavan-3-ols. By mapping quantitative trait loci (QTL) across diverse apple families, researchers identified key genetic regions linked to this vibrant coloration, setting the stage for developing apples with deeper hues and enhanced health benefits. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/strengthening-crop-stems-new-insights-from-pepper-plant-genetics/?sc=rsin /articles/strengthening-crop-stems-new-insights-from-pepper-plant-genetics/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:05:58 EST A recent study has identified CaSLR1, a gene in pepper plants, as a key regulator of stem strength by controlling cell wall development. This discovery offers significant potential for agriculture, paving the way for breeding crops with enhanced resistance to lodging. Such improvements can lead to increased yield stability and reduced production costs, providing substantial benefits for farmers. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/new-study-explores-effects-of-salinity-eustress-on-microgreens-in-controlled-environments-introduction/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-explores-effects-of-salinity-eustress-on-microgreens-in-controlled-environments-introduction/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:05:54 EST A research team investigates how varying levels of salinity, commonly found in municipal tap water, affect the growth and nutritional content of microgreens. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/novel-microbial-treatments-boost-rice-yields-in-africa/?sc=rsin /articles/novel-microbial-treatments-boost-rice-yields-in-africa/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:05:49 EST A research team reveals the potential of microbial treatments in significantly increasing rice yields in Africa, particularly in Tanzania and Kenya. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/revitalizing-pak-choi-unveiling-the-genetic-mechanisms-behind-drought-tolerance/?sc=rsin /articles/revitalizing-pak-choi-unveiling-the-genetic-mechanisms-behind-drought-tolerance/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:05:46 EST Scientists have discovered a genetic mechanism in pak choi that boosts drought tolerance by regulating ascorbic acid levels. By silencing the BcSRC2 gene, researchers found that the plant's ascorbic acid content decreased, reducing its drought resistance. Conversely, overexpressing BcSRC2 raised ascorbic acid levels, enhancing the plant's tolerance. This finding could guide future breeding strategies to help crops cope with water scarcity. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/optimal-combination-of-organic-and-inorganic-fertilizers-enhances-rice-yield-and-sustainability-in-rice-ratooning-systems/?sc=rsin /articles/optimal-combination-of-organic-and-inorganic-fertilizers-enhances-rice-yield-and-sustainability-in-rice-ratooning-systems/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:05:28 EST A research team has revealed that the strategic combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers significantly improves soil nutrient supply, enhances rice growth, and boosts grain yield in rice ratooning systems. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/the-olive-tree-s-blueprint-key-insights-into-high-quality-oil-production/?sc=rsin /articles/the-olive-tree-s-blueprint-key-insights-into-high-quality-oil-production/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:05:41 EST A pivotal study has decoded the genetic basis of olive oil production, revealing a key regulatory mechanism that shapes oil biosynthesis. By mapping the olive tree's genome and metabolic pathways, researchers have identified how MYC2, a critical transcription factor, orchestrates the balance between fatty acid and flavonoid synthesis. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/sustaining-health-and-wealth-advancing-sanchi-ginseng-production/?sc=rsin /articles/sustaining-health-and-wealth-advancing-sanchi-ginseng-production/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:05:09 EST A recent study sheds light on Panax notoginseng, also known as Sanchi, by delving into its phytochemical profile and pharmacological potential. The research provides an in-depth review of the biosynthesis and regulation of ginsenosides, the herb's primary bioactive compounds known for their therapeutic effects. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/decoding-atractylodes-lancea-a-genomic-journey-through-adaptation-and-metabolism/?sc=rsin /articles/decoding-atractylodes-lancea-a-genomic-journey-through-adaptation-and-metabolism/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:05:03 EST Scientists have decoded the genetic blueprint of Atractylodes lancea, a prized herb in traditional Chinese medicine. Through comprehensive genome resequencing, the study unveils how natural variations drive the plant's evolution and metabolic adaptations, particularly affecting the production of key medicinal compounds. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/a-charge-ahead-carrier-pre-intercalation-techniques-boost-alternative-battery-performance/?sc=rsin /articles/a-charge-ahead-carrier-pre-intercalation-techniques-boost-alternative-battery-performance/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:05:17 EST An innovative approach in battery technology, known as carrier pre-intercalation, is revolutionizing post-lithium batteries by enhancing electrode materials' electrochemical performance. This method effectively narrows the performance gap with lithium-ion batteries, offering a promising strategy to sustainable and efficient power solutions. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/fungal-foe-fended-off-dna-demethylation-boosts-tomato-resistance/?sc=rsin /articles/fungal-foe-fended-off-dna-demethylation-boosts-tomato-resistance/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:05:18 EST A recent study discovered that applying 5-Azacytidine, a DNA methylation inhibitor, significantly reduces tomato susceptibility to gray mold, a common postharvest fungal disease. This epigenetic strategy enhances the fruit's natural defense system, offering a sustainable and innovative method to boost crop resistance without genetic modification. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/light-people-professor-che-ting-chan-curiosity-drives-to-create-the-impossibilities/?sc=rsin /articles/light-people-professor-che-ting-chan-curiosity-drives-to-create-the-impossibilities/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Sep 2024 21:05:12 EST "When something is said to be impossible, there are two points for researchers to initially clarify: whether it really is forbidden by the laws of nature; or whether it is simply that no material that currently exists in nature can do that." Metamaterials are such magical beings, which have physical properties like invisibility, negative refraction, super-resolution, and perfect absorption that are absent from natural materials. It has been rated by Science as one of the top ten scientific and technological breakthroughs affecting human beings in the 21st century. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/light-people-prof-juejun-hu-exploring-the-light/?sc=rsin /articles/light-people-prof-juejun-hu-exploring-the-light/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:05:54 EST Professor Juejun Hu was admitted by Tsinghua University as top scorer in the science college entrance examination of Fujian Province. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/adaptive-optical-3d-microscopy-for-microfluidic-multiphase-flows/?sc=rsin /articles/adaptive-optical-3d-microscopy-for-microfluidic-multiphase-flows/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:05:30 EST A real-time adaptive optics system was developed, characterised and applied to measure the 3D flow field through an oscillating surface of a water drop on an opaque Gas Diffusion Layer. A case study shows that the system corrects successfully measurement errors of the flow field that are caused by the refraction of light at the time-varying water-air interface. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/telecom-band-multiwavelength-vertical-emitting-quantum-well-nanowire-laser-arrays/?sc=rsin /articles/telecom-band-multiwavelength-vertical-emitting-quantum-well-nanowire-laser-arrays/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:05:55 EST A new facet engineering approach achieves controlled nanowire dimensions with high crystalline quality, enabling on-substrate vertical emitting lasing from ordered InGaAs/InP multi-quantum well nanowire arrays grown on InP substrates. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/new-study-accelerates-ai-based-particle-size-probe-for-medication-manufacturing/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-accelerates-ai-based-particle-size-probe-for-medication-manufacturing/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:05:12 EST Non-invasive estimation of particle size distribution has been a long-term desire in pharmaceutical drying process, a critical step in the production of medication and chemical compounds. To address this challenge, MIT scientists invented a method to accelerate a current particle size probe by 60 times, achieving the fastest non-invasive size monitoring. Chinese Academy of Sciences /articles/thin-film-ferroelectric-photonic-electronic-memory/?sc=rsin /articles/thin-film-ferroelectric-photonic-electronic-memory/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:05:08 EST An international team led by Professor Gong Xiao from the National University of Singapore has developed a groundbreaking non-volatile photonic-electronic memory chip, published in Light: Science & Applications. Chinese Academy of Sciences