A deep sea worm that inhabits hydrothermal vents survives the high levels of toxic arsenic and sulfide in its environment by combining them in its cells to form a less hazardous mineral.
When it comes to Central Asia, people will think of many colors: the yellow of vast deserts, the black of rich oil reserves, and the white of cotton fields. Particularly in Uzbekistan, at the heart of the region, cotton is often referred to as "white gold." Cotton is the natural national wealth of the country, and today it has become a symbol of friendship, marking the scientific cooperation between China and Central Asian countries, as well as their shared commitment to sustainable development.
A Chinese-led team has reported a breakthrough in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology after completing the first-ever clinical trial to precisely locate deep-seated brain tumors using implanted microelectrode arrays. In the world's first trial of its kind, conducted by the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, a glioma patient experiencing speech difficulties due to tumor compression showed significant improvement in language ability after surgery guided by BCI technology. The core innovation lies in the BCI device, called "NeuroDepth," which provides real-time navigation for tumor boundary detection, enabling accurate resection while protecting healthy tissue. Unlike traditional electrodes that capture only surface signals, NeuroDepth can record activity from the cortex to deep brain regions and monitor neurotransmitters, offering more detailed data.
At over 4,000 meters above sea level, Chinese and Tajik scientists braved bitter winds as they followed the tracks of Marco Polo sheep. When a herd appeared along the snow line, the team quickly set up a spotting scope and began recording data. For the joint expedition team, this was a typical day in the high Pamirs. The Marco Polo sheep, made famous in the medieval travelogue of its namesake, is considered a flagship species of the plateau.
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