Developing photocatalysts from earth-abundant materials is crucial for sustainable solar hydrogen production, yet challenges in efficiency and stability persist. Here, the authors report that the topological semimetal cobalt triarsenide functions as an active and durable platform for this reaction.

Existing Moiré materials are mostly van der Waals heterostructures. Here the authors show that hydrogen-bond adaptability allows spontaneous formation of twisted bilayer ice at magic angles in 2D confinement, establishing a new class of Moiré materials.

Developing efficient catalysts that resolve the activity-stability trade-off remains challenging for hydrogen production. Here, the authors report a steam-assisted, machine-learning-screened synthesis of self-healing Ru/TiMnO_x electrodes that resolve this challenge.

In this study, the authors combine interpolation techniques and deep learning methods, introducing Interpolating Neural Networks (INNs) to model complex systems with high accuracy and low computational cost.

Previous approaches to enhance the weak piezoelectric coefficients in ferroelectric polymers depend on synthesis of desired composition and complex processing conditions with low scalability. Here the authors report large piezoelectric coefficient in scalable solution-processed ferroelectric poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene) copolymers by modifying C=C and C=O double bonds.

The paper reports decadal changes of ultra-low-velocity zone and seismic anisotropy in the Earth’s lowermost mantle, revealing an unexpectedly vigorous lowermost mantle convection and the capability of seismic monitoring of deep mantle dynamics.

Researchers reveal widespread, newly formed seafloor seeps along Antarctica’s Ross Sea coast. Methane-rich flows alter local ecosystems and may influence warming. The drivers remain unknown, warranting coordinated study.

Mercury accumulates in the deep sea, but its ecological impact remains unclear. This study reveals distinct patterns of mercury-transforming processes in deep-sea sediments, uncovering potential novel taxa and pathways.

This study uses climate model experiments and shows that global mean sea-level rise can reshape atmospheric circulation and intensify winter cold extremes in East Asia, threatening not only coastal but also inland regions.

Here, the authors present archaeological excavations from two sites paired with life-size rock engravings from 12,800 to 11,400 years ago in the Nefud desert of northern Arabia. These engravings, depicting camels, ibex and more, combined with stone tools from associated archaeological deposits and sediment analyses of playa deposits, provide evidence of human populations exploiting seasonal waterbodies.

The slit diaphragm is a key component of the glomerular filter. This study reveals that the slit diaphragm of Drosophila nephrocytes exhibits a fishnet architecture, offering insights into the molecular basis of renal filtration.

Sun et al. reveal that root-knot nematode attack activates a phyB-HY5 cascade that integrates light and GLR3.5-CaM2 signals to boost JA synthesis in tomato, with HY5 moving from leaves to roots to sustain signaling and trigger JA-mediated defense.

The GAIN domain of adhesion G protein-coupled receptors, a class of biological mechanosensors, was thought to be sufficient for its self-cleavage. Here, the authors show that the event also depends on the seven-transmembrane region of the receptors.

Chronic inflammation affects the male reproductive system, contributing to infertility. Using a mouse model of epididymitis, here, the authors report on the formation of tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) under conditions of chronic inflammation, and show that TLSs sustain immune activation, contributing to anti-sperm autoantibody production and epididymal injury.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy-causing mutations in cardiac myosin disrupt its auto-inhibited OFF state, leading to hypercontractility. Here, the authors show that disease-linked mutations remote from intramolecular OFF state interfaces can allosterically impair myosin autoinhibition

Individuals with schizophrenia show reduced structural similarity in temporal, cingulate, and insular lobes, especially those with worse cognition and symptoms, affecting late maturing association areas with low metabolism and high neurotransmission.

Skin prick testing for allergy diagnosis is limited by variability due to differences in test setting and operator expertise. Here, the authors develop and validate an AI-assisted readout method for reading allergy skin test results, and find that integrating AI enhances standardization throughout the skin prick testing process.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy-causing mutations in cardiac myosin disrupt its auto-inhibited OFF state, leading to hypercontractility. Here, the authors show that disease-linked mutations remote from intramolecular OFF state interfaces can allosterically impair myosin autoinhibition

The slit diaphragm is a key component of the glomerular filter. This study reveals that the slit diaphragm of Drosophila nephrocytes exhibits a fishnet architecture, offering insights into the molecular basis of renal filtration.

Polygenic risk scores can help identify individuals at higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Here, the authors characterise a multi-ancestry score across nearly 900,000 people, showing that its predictive value depends on demographic and clinical context and extends to related traits and complications.

Here, the authors present archaeological excavations from two sites paired with life-size rock engravings from 12,800 to 11,400 years ago in the Nefud desert of northern Arabia. These engravings, depicting camels, ibex and more, combined with stone tools from associated archaeological deposits and sediment analyses of playa deposits, provide evidence of human populations exploiting seasonal waterbodies.

Planning for the Colorado River is critical to secure water and hydropower for the western US under climate change. This study highlights how different policies may reduce but not eliminate the risk of losing water and energy supply altogether.

This study reveals disparities in Superfund site exposure among vulnerable US communities and introduces metrics and an action priority matrix to guide equitable and targeted cleanup efforts.

This study quantifies the social costs of aviation’s CO₂ emissions and contrail cirrus. Targeting flights with high contrail cirrus impacts could substantially reduce aviation’s climate damages.

Ultra-fast charging for electric vehicles poses challenges to power grid stability. Here, the authors show that under time-of-use pricing in China, they create sharp demand peaks, and on-site energy storage can worsen the risk.