The gelation mechanism and network structure of polysaccharide food gels as studied from macroscopic, microscopic to molecular levels — A review of methodologies - Weifeng Li; Xi Yang; Haopeng Wang; Yisu Yang; Xingfeng Shao; Marwa E. Atya; Shingo Matsukawa (Food Hydrocolloids, 2027)

Shoot two birds with one stone: chemical and biological mechanisms of calcium-phosphorus modification for enhancing carbon sequestration and heavy metal stabilization of biochar - Xiao Yang; Jianhua Li; Gaoyuan Gu; Yushi Li; Chong Peng; Yuanfei Wang; Yu Zhang; Yun Li; Shuyi Yang; Tao E (Bioresource Technology, 2027)

Omega 3/omega 6 balanced safflower-flaxseed co-pressing oil: quality attributes and flavor profile characterization - Ruonan He; Huixin Luo; Yu’e Ma; Honghong Zhang; Lingdong Zhao; Jianing Liu; Wenhao Li; Changqing Wei; Yi Zhao; Peng Luo (Food Research International, 2026)

Complex evolutionary history of Rosales mediated by extensive incomplete lineage sorting and hybridization - Luxian Liu; Weiwei Lv; Douglas E. Soltis; Hans Peter Comes; Yonghua Zhang; Yu Shi; Shufen Li; Meizhen Wang; Wujun Gao; Pan Li (Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 2026)

Inactivation kinetics of Enterococcus faecium, a pathogen surrogate, by aqueous ozone in purified water at different salt contents, pH, and treatment temperatures - David R. Kasler; Yuqian Lou; Jason Parcon; Zhen Li; Ahmed E. Yousef (International Journal of Food Microbiology, 2026)

Quality formation mechanism of shiitake mushrooms during multiphase microwave drying (MMD) - Zhenbin Liu; Jia Luo; Jiayi Zhang; Rui Weng; Wenchao Liu; Hongbo Li; Huan Cheng; Dong Wang; Hengchao E; Lu Tian; Haizhen Mo; Liangbin Hu (Food Control, 2026)

Long-term mineral fertilization increases microbial carbon use efficiency and necromass in upland but not in paddy soils - Ziyi Li; Di Lin; Huimin Zhang; Chengjie Ren; Yu'’e Li; Andong Cai (CATENA, 2026)

Impacts of climate change on greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater: a critical review - Shilong Li; Liang Duan; Slav W. Hermanowicz; How Yong Ng; Siqing Xia; Qiusheng Gao; Mingyue Li; Yang Zhao; Bruce E. Rittmann (Bioresource Technology, 2026)

Berberine-associated lipid-inflammatory regulation in atherosclerosis: an integrative transcriptomic, single-cell, and in vivo study - Diwei Yao; Xianqin Wang; Yihang Li; Yiping Wang; Xue Mao; Yu-E Wang; Yu Qi; Yanning Qiu; Jiale Chen; Lian Shu (Functional & Integrative Genomics, 2026)

Metasomatism of zircon by alkali-bearing fluids during deposition of Au deposits - Zihao Wen; Daniel E. Harlov; Bo Xu; Lin Li; Yingxin Song; Shengrong Li (Lithos, 2026)

World Health Organization attribution of burden of foodborne diseases to transmission pathways and foods - Sara M. Pires; Lapo Mughini-Gras; Sandra Hoffmann; Kunihiro Kubota; Shannon E. Majowicz; Martyn D. Kirk; Lucy J. Robertson; Paul R. Torgerson; Lea S. Jakobsen; Antonio Agudo; Li Bai; Tety Rachmawati; et al. (Food Research International, 2026)

Anomalous permeation selectivity of IA and IIA ions in metal organic frameworks controlled by the horizontal cation-edge interaction - Shenao Zhang; Haihua Li; Dongying Li; Zhengyang E; Bihong He; Xingyi Zhu; Weichao Zhang; Jianjun Liang (Desalination, 2026)

Viscosity of NaAlSi3O8−H2O fluids and implications for arc magmatism - Yang Li; Lars Stixrude; Craig E. Manning; Jie Deng (Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 2026)

Gold and REE pre-enrichment in metasomatized Archean lithospheric mantle aided the genesis of Mesozoic giant ore deposits, eastern North China Craton - Shan-Shan Li; Kun-Feng Qiu; Timothy Kusky; Lu Wang; Hartwig E. Frimmel; Yi-Xue Gao; Tong Zhou; Deng-Yang He; Hao-Cheng Yu; Zheng-Yu Long; Tian-Shuo Liang; Ying-Jiu Wang; et al. (Earth-Science Reviews, 2026)

High current loading drives unprecedented CO2 reduction kinetics in microbial electrosynthesis of methane - Haopeng Wang; Haowen Zhang; He Dong; Haoyong Li; Qianglong Chai; Zhongzheng Li; Yidan Wang; Yan Dang; Dawn E. Holmes (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

AIE-active dual-pore covalent organic framework for colorimetric/fluorescence detection and degradation of perfluorooctanoic acid - Tianyuan Yu; Shuai Liu; Shaoxi He; Guoyi Pu; Xi Zhang; Yanxiong Liu; Wenyu He; Ziyu Bao; Zezhou Zhao; Jiahui Liu; Fei Li; Rong Sheng Li; et al. (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Differences in the regulation of soil carbon quality and stability by topsoil and deep soil under grazing - Jiali Sun; Shichao Tian; Haihua Bai; Ahmed F. El‑Shafie; Mohamed E. Abuarab; Ali Mokhtar; Zifeng Zhao; Xiaomeng Guo; Wei Qin; Fei Li (Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 2026)

Spatiotemporal video encoder integrated with metadata fusion for action recognition and behavior analysis - William O. Holden; Guoming Li; Ebenezer Agyemang-Duah; Ricky A. Poku; Christopher Adenyo; Richard Osei-Amponsah; Samuel E. Aggrey (Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2026)

Pan-continental assessment of socioeconomic and environmental predictors of PFAS occurrence in European rivers from a harmonised monitoring study - Jun Li; Alistair B.A. Boxall; Caroline Swan; Selwyn Hoeks; Racliffe W.S. Lai; John L. Wilkinson; Recep C. Altinbag; Åsa Arrhenius; Roman Ashauer; Thomas Backhaus; Besnik Baraj; Vasiliki G. Beretsou; et al. (Water Research, 2026)

Microplastic sedimentary records in a shallow lake of North China: Identifiable responses to hydrological and socio-economic drivers - Yutao Zuo; Yawen Ge; Xin Mao; Yuhang Xia; Xinjie Li; Changhong Liu; Huiyuan Jia; Yuecong Li; Ke Zhang; Michael E. Meadows (Water Research, 2026)

Embedding bio-Fenton in a hybrid membrane biofilm reactor enhances the treatment of antibiotic-contaminated saline water - Wei Li; Ying-Lian Lan; Xu Zhang; Yi-Hao Luo; Yu-Xiang Zhao; Ju-Ying Lei; Yong-Di Liu; Bruce E. Rittmann (Water Research, 2026)

Soil compaction affects hormone content and maize brace root development - Xiaoqing Wei; Xinyue Li; Guoqiang Huang; Erin. E. Sparks; Yushi Zhang; Mingcai Zhang; Tusheng Ren; Baoguo Li; Hu Zhou (Soil and Tillage Research, 2026)

n-n Heterojunction-driven dual-channel electron transfer: Mechanism study on the activation of persulfate by carbon-based CeO2-MoO3 nanoflowers for efficient degradation of tetracycline - Xinlei Nie; Zhisen Li; Changlong Bi; Gaoyuan Gu; Tiezhu Zhang; Shuyi Yang; Tao E (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Cavity-assisted multi-interface heat management in a hollow aerogel evaporator for efficient and salt-resistant solar evaporation - Long Peng; Haifeng Zhang; Tianxiang Zhou; Mingyu Wang; Zhijian Li; Xiangxin Hou; Danyan Qin; Yi E; Xianbao Wang; Liangyou Lin (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Coordinatively unsaturated Cu-O bonds and d-Band modulation in asymmetric Cu-O-Ce structure enabling selective ·O2- generation - Zhisen Li; Mengmeng Li; Chong Peng; Shuyi Yang; Tiezhu Zhang; Tao E (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

An integrated multiscale air quality modelling framework for industrial park pollution: Linking local emissions to regional transport - Tao Wang; Jie Li; Joshua S. Fu; Wei Wang; Bing Liu; Bin Zhao; Yibo Zhang; Jinxiu Pan; Feng Sun; Xiu’e Shen; Zhe Wang; Xiao Tang; et al. (Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2026)

Bacteriostatic mechanisms of CO2 against high-oxygen packaged meat-borne Pseudomonas fragi during chilled storage: Membrane physiological and microstructural changes - Wenjiao Guo; Ziwei Cao; George-John E. Nychas; Lixian Zhu; Yimin Zhang; Rongrong Liang; Yanwei Mao; Ke Li; Pengcheng Dong; Xiaoyin Yang (International Journal of Food Microbiology, 2026)

Maize attainable yields across China reveal unrealized potential for sustainable food security - Jingjing Wang; Zhijuan Liu; Zhenkang Yang; E Li; Jiangjiang Xia; Jingjin Gong; Huihui Qu; Tao Li; Xiaomao Lin; Xiaoguang Yang (Field Crops Research, 2026)

Residues, drivers, and health implications of herbicides in typical black soil regions of China: Soil-crop system linkage and targeted human risk - Le Jian; Hanqiang Liu; Wenyou Hu; Peter E. Holm; Rui Li; Wenxue Niu; Feng Liu; Yuguo Zhao; Yongcun Zhao; Biao Huang (Environmental Pollution, 2026)

Distinct ages and mantle sources for Southern Ocean oceanic plateaus - Peter C. Davidson; Jörg Geldmacher; Yuji Ichiyama; Jia Liu; Folkmar Hauff; Anthony A.P. Koppers; Daniel E. Heaton; Daniel A. Frick; Kaj Hoernle; Odysseas A. Archontikis; Sietske J. Batenburg; Peter Bijl; et al. (Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 2026)

Corrigendum to “Emerging dryland flooding” [Earth-Science Reviews 281 (2026) 105612] - Yuanyuan Bai; Ting Zhang; Stephen E. Darby; Bruno Merz; Albert J. Kettner; Katerina Michaelides; Shijie Jiang; Shuyue Mao; Yiyi Li; Mingfu Guan; Seifu Tilahun; Dongfeng Li (Earth-Science Reviews, 2026)

Emerging dryland flooding - Yuanyuan Bai; Ting Zhang; Stephen E. Darby; Bruno Merz; Albert J. Kettner; Katerina Michaelides; Shijie Jiang; Shuyue Mao; Yiyi Li; Mingfu Guan; Seifu Tilahun; Dongfeng Li (Earth-Science Reviews, 2026)

Cyclodextrin-engineered bioinspired nanozyme microneedle for adaptive theranostic regulation of hyperuricemia and gout - Xu-Wei Qi; Hua-Zhou Niu; Ya-Hui Chen; Ye-Tao Zhang; Jing Li; Zu-E Hu; Jia-Xin Wang; Yi-Qi Liu; Bang-Jing Li; Sheng Zhang (Carbohydrate Polymers, 2026)

Salmonella risk prediction in poultry farms via deep learning image classification Models, Cross-Region Validation, and edge computing - Venkat Umesh Chandra Bodempudi; Guoming Li; Adelumola Oladeinde; Michael J. Rothrock; Samuel E Aggrey; Tongshuai Liu; Sai Akshitha Reddy Kota; Geng Yuan; Sravan Sai Rahul Nalla (Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2026)

Unraveling the Co-release Dynamics of Micro/nanoplastics and Toxic Transformation Products from Weathered Single-Use Plastics - Guoxin Li; Ziyi Liu; Yongrong Hu; E Xiang; Shangsi Lv; Shuofei Dong; Dong Yan; Yuxiong Huang (Water Research, 2026)

Effects of optimized methanol injection strategies on performance and emissions of a methanol-diesel dual-fuel engine - Shiqi Zeng; Chuanfu Kou; Xigan Chen; Jintao Li; Jiaqiang E; Yinjie Ma (Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2026)

Chondroitin sulfate: an environmentally friendly immune inducer enhanceing plant resistance to potato virus X and tobacco mosaic virus - Cui-Hong Hao; Wei Xu; Tian-Qi Liang; Yun-Mei Li; Yi-Lin Guan; Ru-Xin Li; Dan-Ya Ju; Chun-E Peng; Li-Zeng Peng; Qing-Bin Wang (Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 2026)

Zn-La staged modification of reed biochar for adsorption of tetracycline hydrochloride and mechanism study - Zhengqi Liang; Xiongyan Gao; Yushan Li; Xu Liu; Boxing An; Yingying Zuo; Ling Wang; Jiahui Fu; Meili E (Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2026)

Climate adaptation in poultry: Spatiotemporal behavioral and kinematic responses of chicken genotypes to identical temperature-humidity exposures - Ebenezer Agyemang-Duah; Ricky A. Poku; Christopher Adenyo; Richard Osei-Amponsah; William O. Holden; Guoming Li; Romdhane Rekaya; Samuel E. Aggrey (Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 2026)

Water release regulating JsSWEET17 transcriptional expression to promote the female flower bud differentiation of Juglans sigillata - Wenwen Li; Da Yuan; Jinyan Chen; Chunxiang Li; Yuanqi Huang; Wen'e Zhang; Xuejun Pan (Journal of Plant Physiology, 2026)

Allochthonous particulate organic carbon in blue carbon ecosystems: Implications for accounting, stability, and policy - Anirban Akhand; Inés Mazarrasa; Stacey M. Trevathan-Tackett; K.M.G. Mostofa; Abhra Chanda; Hongbin Liu; Hiroshi Sakugawa; Si-Liang Li; Cong-Qiang Liu; Catherine E. Lovelock; Paul Lavery; Hilary Kennedy; et al. (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

Bioaugmentation of Rhodococcus ruber F1 achieved simultaneous removals of benzophenone-3 and ammonium - Fei Liu; Chenyu Li; Yuxuan Zhou; Mo Li; Zhicheng Pan; Fu Chen; Yongming Zhang; Bruce E. Rittmann (International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 2026)

Integrated geological, economic, and risk assessment of underground hydrogen storage - Prakash Purswani; K C Bijay; Hyeonseok Lee; Yun Yang; Uwaila C. Iyare; Lawrence O. Baompong; Shaowen Mao; David Z. Li; Zhidi Wu; Manjeet Chhetri; Siqin Yu; Xiaoyu Zhang; et al. (Fuel, 2026)

Simultaneously achieving high sensitivity and long-term chromatic stability in anthocyanin-loaded PVA/chitosan nanofibers for real-time food spoilage monitoring - Faizan E. Mustafa; Shichen Li; Bong-Kee Lee (Food Research International, 2026)

Mechanism of rice protein amyloid fibrils-induced structural changes of soybean protein during high-moisture extrusion: Focusing on multi-scale structural evolution - Jinming Ma; Kaizhi Li; Deyin Pan; Peng Wang; Mohamed E. Hassan; Wenyi Yang; Tianshu Zhang; Xiaoshuai Yu; Baoxin Lu; Zhigang Xiao (Food Research International, 2026)

Recent advances in lipid-based nanocarriers for essential oils: Fabrication, mechanisms, and applications - Ruihan Huang; Zhenghui Jiang; Xiaobei Li; Hengchao E; Hongwei Cao; Xiao Guan; Xiaoyan Zhao (Food Bioscience, 2026)

Bioaugmentation enabled simultaneous biodegradation of sulfadiazine and nitrification - Yaxin Chen; Wen Li; Xinyan Ma; Fu Chen; Yongming Zhang; Bruce E. Rittmann (Environmental Research, 2026)

6PPD-quinone biomonitoring of salmon and mussels in Puget Sound, WA, USA - Li-Jung Kuo; Molly E. Shuman-Goodier; Paul Chittaro; Mariko Langness; Audriel Schlosser; Natasha Winnacott; Blake E. Feist; Jennie L. Bolton; Sandra O'Neill; Irvin R. Schultz (Environmental Research, 2026)

Schiff Base functionalized CMC/PVA composites for efficient adsorption of Cu(II) and Zn(II): From molecular design to economic evaluation - Karim Youssef Nabat; Ali Raza Ayub; Ahmed E. Mansy; Tesfa Oluma Fufa; Niu Zhang; Xiyan Xu; Hansheng Li; Hui Li (Desalination, 2026)

Polydopamine-directed facet-selective UIO-67 growth to realize aligned pore channels for low-tortuous Li+ transport in composite solid-state electrolytes - Xiaoxiao Li; Xuping Jia; Kai Chen; Zhaoyang Wang; Jiajia Huang; Chao Zhang; Elke Debroye; Xing Yi Ling; Feili Lai; Yue-E Miao (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

High-performance single and multiparametric luminescent thermometry via narrow-band NIR emission from tetrahedral Ni2+ in Ca6BaP4O17 - Chunli Li; Ziyi Hong; Mekhrdod S. Kurboniyon; Wenjia Xie; Linyun Zeng; Peican Chen; Liya Zhou; Mikhail A. Kurochkin; Ilya E. Kolesnikov; Jialiang Pan; Xinguo Zhang (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Plasma-engineered chitosan couples red-light bioenergetics to diabetic wound regeneration through programmable microenvironments - Lekshmi Rethi; Hoa Duc Chau; Erlina Febriani; Yan-Ting Chen; Szu-Yu Tung; Pei-Ru Jheng; Yu-Wen Tseng; Rou Li; Min-Lang Tsai; Chun-Chi Chang; Van Khiet Pham; Hieu Trung Nguyen; et al. (Carbohydrate Polymers, 2026)

Enhancing reproducibility in neuroimaging with containerized archival - Michael E. Kim; Praitayini Kanakaraj; Yihao Liu; Trent Schwartz; Zhiyuan Li; Nancy R. Newlin; Chenyu Gao; Kurt G. Schilling; Shunxing Bao; Baxter P. Rogers; Bennett A. Landman; Karthik Ramadass (Brain Imaging and Behavior, 2026)
Ensuring reproducibility in scientific research is crucial for validating findings, advancing knowledge, and fostering trust within the scientific community. Containerization of code is a widespread practice to help ensure reproducibility in neuroimaging research. However, there exists no universal method of sharing containers, nor is it feasible to broadly enforce rules due to the diversity of research practices. We posit that container sharing should include 1.) public availability, 2.) self-contained documentation, and 3.) procedures to ensure consistency of the container and its expected outputs. We demonstrate an approach for publicly releasing three separate containers using Zenodo. Our proposed method fulfills the design criteria for container sharing while incurring minimal overhead. As there are several tools available to distribute and maintain containers already, we discuss available alternatives.

Chronic nicotine vapor-induced enhancement of ethanol drinking-in-the-dark is associated with reduced medial prefrontal cortical activity - Timothy G. Freels; Jennifer Li; Rebecca G. Pavchinskiy; Rubing Zhao-Shea; Gilles E. Martin; Andrew R. Tapper (Psychopharmacology, 2026)

Genomic analysis of an Erysipelothrix tonsillarum isolate from Orcinus orca indicates conservation of major Erysipelothrix virulence factors - Joshua D. Bumgarner; Christopher Scala; Caitlin E. Older; Ganwu Li; Kyoungjin Yoon; Rachel Derscheid; Esteban Soto; Taylor I. Heckman (Veterinary Microbiology, 2026)

Retraction notice to “Effect of moisture content on greenhouse gas and NH3 emissions from pig manure converted by black soldier fly” [Sci. Total Environ. 697 (2019) 133840] - Jiangshan Chen; Dejia Hou; Wancheng Pang; Elhosseny E. Nowar; Jeffery K. Tomberlin; Ronggui Hu; Huanchun Chen; Jingsong Xie; Jibin Zhang; Ziniu Yu; Qing Li (Science of The Total Environment, 2026)

Cold seep environment shapes the structure and metabolic potential of mesopelagic fish gut microbiota - Xiyue Yang; Chunhou Li; Yong Liu; Zuozhi Chen; Yan′e Jiang; Min Li; Yancong Cai; Jian Zou; Shannan Xu; Yayuan Xiao; Yu Liu; Dajuan Zhang; et al. (Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2026)

Integrative genomic analyses reveal genetic structuring and cyto-nuclear incongruences within the Corbicula species complex in China - Yangxin Tang; Linwei Liu; Jie Pi; Xinhua Liu; Jianguo Xiang; Joong-Ki Park; Neil E. Coughlan; Deliang Li (Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 2026)

Melting of the thickened lower crust in the Northern Himalayan Gneiss Domes, Southern Tibet: Further evidence from the ca. 43–40 Ma granite–intermediate rock suite from the Yardoi area - Hailin Wu; Lingsen Zeng; Linghao Zhao; Li-E Gao (Lithos, 2026)

Multiphase coupling of phosphorus and organic matter across water–particle interaction in aquaculture ponds - Xiangcheng Kong; Sarah E. Rice; Harlow S. Kramer-Dew; Andrew R. Zimmerman; Christopher J. Martyniuk; Young Gu Her; Eban Bean; Jonathan D. Judy; Yuncong Li; Alan E. Wilson; Dengjun Wang (Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2026)

Electrochemical chlorination byproducts (ECBPs): A potential blind spot in electrochemical treatment of waste activated sludge - Dingkang Qian; Qian Zhu; Mengjiao Yuan; Ziming Xu; Jinwen Zhang; Na Li; Ming Peng; Liqiong Cao; Jianyu Gong; Jingping Hu; Huijie Hou; Jiakuan Yang; et al. (Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2026)

Heteroatom-induced d-p orbital hybridization enables efficient non-radical degradation in tetracycline wastewater - Zehui Fan; Wen Yang; Shuyi Yang; Xianyi Zhao; Chong Peng; Tiezhu Zhang; Yun Li; Tao E (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

A comparative bioprocess for nutrient reclamation: Suspended versus immobilized Virgibacillus salexigens XYD drives struvite recovery from eutrophic saline water - Na Guo; Yueming Zhao; Shuqi Wang; Yanhong Zhao; Yudong Xu; Memon Kashif Ali; Huaxiao Yan; Hui Zhao; Zuozhen Han; Maurice E. Tucker; Chao Han; Yanyang Zhao; et al. (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

Production of hydrogen during electro-oxidation of urea using Ni-based catalysts modified with Mn and Zn supported on a Vulcan carbon matrix - F.A. Gómez-Gómez; E. Castañeda-Morales; S. Vázquez-Bautista; Yueyin Li; L. Chen; J.A Wang; E. Ramírez-Meneses; D.M. Morales; A. Susarrey-Arce; A. Manzo-Robledo (Fuel, 2026)

Pore structure evolution in organic-rich shale during thermal maturation: Insights from hydrous pyrolysis of two lacustrine kerogens - Fengtian Bai; Lee A. Stevens; Clement N. Uguna; Wei Li; Will Meredith; Colin E. Snape; Christopher H. Vane; Yumin Liu; Chenggong Sun (Fuel, 2026)

MgI2 immobilized nitrogen and phosphorus co-doped hollow carbon cubes as a multifunctional host for high-performance lithium‑sulfur batteries - Sheng Liang; Cong Li; Zi-Hao Chen; Lei Hu; Xin Liang; Ling-Li Liu; Li-Li Wang; Ning-Ning Zhou; Bin Chen; Wen-Yu Gu; San-E Zhu (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Bio-inspired aerogel fibers with cross-scale structural customization via cryogenic 3D printing for intelligent perception - Baisong Yang; Yaohui Yang; Daxiang Zhu; Zhuoying Li; Chaoqian Chen; Jie Pan; Lijie Yang; Yijia Wang; Yu Zhang; Jinxin Chen; Jiancheng Cai; Qiping Xu; et al. (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

EGF and GHRP6 Co-Administration Attenuates Cognitive Decline in Preclinical Models: Behavioral and Molecular Evidences - Daniela Risco-Acevedo; Nelvys Subirós-Martínez; Hanlet Camacho-Rodríguez; Jeney Ramírez-Sánchez; Yaima Rodríguez-Virulich; Ana Yansi Etchegoyen-Amoros; Wendy Hernández-Estrada; Maylin Wong-Guerra; Yanay Montano-Peguero; Thalia Estrada-Olivares; Dasha Fuentes-Morales; Daniel Palenzuela-Gardón; et al. (Neurotoxicity Research, 2026)

Seawater mixing as a mechanism to enrich gold ore: Insights from the Ludousou gold deposit (China) - Hao-Cheng Yu; Jun Deng; Kun-Feng Qiu; A. E. Williams-Jones; Ya-Qi Huang; Lian Zhang; Lei Wang; Ke Geng; Xiao-Fei Yu; Deng-Yang He; Jia-Dong Ma; Yong-Sheng Li (Mineralium Deposita, 2026)

Chinese AgroMeteorological Model CAMM 2.0–3.0: System Framework, Mechanistic Innovations, and Operational Applications - Yuping Ma; Dingrong Wu; Jianying Yang; Youhao E; Qi Wang; Shuang Sun; Linli Sun; Min Xu; Dianchen Han; Yang Li; Yuanda Zhang; Qianchuan Mi; et al. (Journal of Meteorological Research, 2026)

Metallogenic Mechanism for the Deep Part of the Jiaojia Gold Zone in the Eastern North China Craton (Jiaodong): Constrains from Pyrite Re-Os Geochronology, in-situ Trace Elements and Sulfur Isotope Compositions - Naijie Chi; Zuozhen Han; Xuefeng Yu; Wei Shan; Chuan’e Liu; Xiufeng Wang; Zengsheng Li; Shenghu Li; Chenxi Zhang; Xiangxian Ma (Journal of Earth Science, 2026)

Towards the definition of the Jurassic/Cretaceous boundary: Report on new advances of the Berriasian Working Group of the Subcommission on Cretaceous Stratigraphy (ICS) - J. Grabowski; O. Szives; B. Aguirre-Urreta; P. Alsen; J.-F. Deconinck; E. Erba; C. Frau; J. Galloway; G. Li; M. Martinez; A. Matsuoka; J. Mutterlose; et al. (Cretaceous Research, 2026)

Discovery of novel cinnamic acid derivatives with anti-Helicobacter pylori mechanism - Yonglian Li; Xiuya Ye; Yuan’e Yang; Wenfeng Liu; Suqing Zhao (Molecular Diversity, 2026)

Fentanyl decreases arterial blood oxygen saturation more than furanylfentanyl in mice due to increased apnea - Catherine Demery; Sierra C. Moore; Kelsey E. Kochan; Mengchu Li; Thomas D. Prince; Benjamin M. Clements; Zhongqi Chen; Jessica R. Whitaker-Fornek; Erica S. Levitt; Jessica P. Anand; John R. Traynor (Psychopharmacology, 2026)
Rationale Fatal opioid overdoses involving synthetic opioids have increased >10-fold over the past 8 years. Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid acting at the mu-opioid receptor (MOR), has largely replaced heroin as the predominant illicit opioid available. Various analogs have been synthesized from the fentanyl scaffold, including 2-furanylfentanyl, one of the most trafficked analogs from 2019 to 2024. Despite its prevalence, the in vivo effects of furanylfentanyl are not well characterized, especially regarding respiratory depression. Objectives To characterize furanylfentanyl relative to fentanyl in vitro and compare the effects of both drugs in mouse models of antinociception and respiratory depression. Methods The affinity and potency of fentanyl and furanylfentanyl were determined in CHO cells overexpressing MOR. Male and female CD-1 mice were administered ( i.p. ) fentanyl or furanylfentanyl prior to measuring antinociception (warm-water tail withdrawal), respiration (whole-body plethysmography), or oxygen saturation (pulse oximetry). Results Furanylfentanyl behaves as a partial agonist in vitro relative to fentanyl and morphine but with similar affinity and potency at MOR. In mice, fentanyl and furanylfentanyl produced similar effects on breathing parameters (including rate and inspiration time) that were greater than those induced by morphine, yet only fentanyl caused a drastic, long-lasting depletion of blood oxygen saturation. The discrepancy between effects on breathing and oxygen saturation may be explained by a greater number of apneas induced by fentanyl. Conclusions These results highlight the complexity of fentanyl-induced respiratory depression and indicate that recreational use of 2-furanylfentanyl in humans may pose a greater risk of overdose than morphine but lesser than fentanyl.

Effects of acute moderate-intensity continuous running on circulating oxyntomodulin concentrations in healthy men and women - Zhuoxiu Jin; Jiajin Li; Alice E. Thackray; James A. King; Callum Mould; David J. Stensel (Appetite, 2026)

The role of ecosystem conservation and restoration in achieving the SDGs - Yizhong Huan; Guangjin Zhou; Alice C. Hughes; Xiaoyun Li; Peng Hou; Marco Lambertini; Tao Liang; Wenwu Zhao; Binoy Sarkar; Alexandre Betinardi Strapasson; Yiming Su; Xiaoman Liu; et al. (Science Bulletin, 2026)

Climate and society as one: a (de)coupling future for escalating climate challenges - Chao Ye; Lei Gao; Liang Zhuang; Yonghe Li; Jessica Fanzo; Michael E. Meadows; Xu Tang; Alexander Baklanov; Yingmei Wu (Science Bulletin, 2026)

Neotropical terrestrial records indicate colder, more densely vegetated lowland landscapes between the middle and late Miocene - Elena Stiles; Katharine W. Huntington; Zhennan Wang; Andrew Schauer; Nitzan Yanay; Carmala Garzione; Camilo Montes; Daniel E. Góngora; Andrés Vanegas; César Perdomo; Lin Li; René López-Camacho; et al. (Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, 2026)

Peripheral thermoregulation patterns of stress and relaxation assessed via infrared thermography and linear discriminant analysis - Salvador Calderon-Uribe; Li E. Tepepa-Flores; Erik L. Mateos-Salgado; Luis A. Morales-Hernandez; Irving A. Cruz-Albarran (Journal of Thermal Biology, 2026)

Tracing the metallogenic evolution of the Shawogou gold deposit, Liaodong Peninsula: Implications for intrusion-related gold systems in a decratonizing setting - Jinjian Wu; Qingdong Zeng; Jinhui Yang; Jinzhong Yang; Qianli Ma; Xiangyi Li; Hongrui Fan; Hartwig E. Frimmel (Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 2026)

A field-scale model using an integrated framework for evaluating food and water dynamics in agrivoltaics in three-dimensional space - Anh H. Nguyen; Yaoze Liu; Siyu Li; Zhuohang Wu; Majdi R. Abou Najm; Liming Zhou; Xiaobo Xue Romeiko; Richard R. Perez; Mark E. Uchanski; Jennifer M. Bousselot; Hu Liu; Chuandong Wu (Journal of Cleaner Production, 2026)

Elucidating the role of ammonia doping in modulating combustion dynamics in ethane fuel-rich jet flames - Bipro Gain; Muhammad Bilal; Yun-Fan Wang; Ahmed E. Mansy; Muhammad Yousuf; Kai-Ru Jin; Du Wang; Boyang Su; Aqsa Liaqat; Mohammed Khalil; Zhi-Min Wang; Qingli Li; et al. (Fuel, 2026)

Co-evolution of marine ecosystems and nutrient cycles during the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event - Shengchao Yang; Thomas J. Algeo; Thomas Servais; Ronald E. Martin; David A.T. Harper; Charles R. Marshall; Yiying Deng; Zongyuan Sun; Zhengbo Lu; Jian Cao; Chao Li; Shu-zhong Shen; et al. (Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 2026)

Triplex-helix molecular beacon-enabled CRISPR/Cas12a biosensor for sensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2 - Yuesheng Wang; Shuying Zhang; Jingyu Chen; Ge Qin; Qiongwen Zhang; Yuxi Liu; Dan Yue; Fanting Wang; Shan Wei; Di Wu; Wenqiao Zang; Li-e Liu; et al. (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Morphology-dependent structure and interface engineering of CeO2 supports for enhanced low-temperature CO2 methanation - Zhenyu Lu; Linshui Lian; Yike Gao; Yutong Shen; Mengmeng Li; Fei Gao; Cai-e Wu; Mei Wu; Leilei Xu; Mindong Chen (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Optimization of Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of commercial heirloom tomato cultivars to develop novel traits via CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing - Jordan Oxendine; Elsa Ibarra-Reyes; Junchi Ma; Carrie Li; Sarah Baron; Allison E. Hwang; Ruiting Wang; Daniel Rodriguez-Leal (Planta, 2026)
Main conclusion Trait development for commercial heirloom tomatoes can be advanced by optimization of tissue culture and transformation via Agrobacterium and CRISPR/Cas9 mutagenesis. Abstract Genetic improvement using new genome editing approaches relies on the efficient delivery of the CRISPR/Cas system in the vegetable crop tomato. Previous protocols for tomato transformation have primarily focused on a handful of cultivars (M82, Ailsa Craig, Microtom, Sweet-100) with very little commercial relevance, and it is not clear if these protocols can be implemented directly in other commercially relevant varieties. Heirloom tomatoes are sought for their deep and diverse flavor but have not been subjected to systematic crop improvement via conventional breeding or biotechnology approaches such as transgenesis or genome editing. Therefore, we tested the transformation and regeneration capacity of six different heirloom cultivars known for their superior taste and market relevance in the US. Subsequently, we optimized rooting conditions and used the GRF4-GIF1 chimeric developmental regulator to successfully recover transgenic plants. Finally, we evaluated the efficiency of targeted genetic modification using the CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing system in several of these cultivars. We demonstrate that our optimizations led to successful transformation of several heirloom varieties, including the generation of edited plants for target genes modifying plant architecture and flowering time. Our results set the foundation for a biotechnology platform to deliver improved traits to local and regional heirloom varieties using genome editing.

Transcriptomic and proteomic insights into the molecular mechanism underlying cell wall biosynthesis in Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) - Xin Geng; Yilan E; Xiaojing Wang; Yanjing Liu; Bowen Li; Qingyu Jin; Yuzhen Chen; Cunfu Lu (Plant Cell Reports, 2026)

Microbial Functional Gene Abundance‐Integrated Modeling of Global Methane Sinks in Upland Soils Under Future Climate Change - Wensheng Xiao; Xiaoqi Zhou; Li Cheng; Paul L. E. Bodelier; Gangsheng Wang; Zhifeng Yang; Jizhong Zhou (Global Change Biology, 2026)
Methanotrophs are key microbial regulators of soil methane (CH 4 ) sinks, but the global impact of their functional gene abundance on CH 4 oxidation remains unquantified. This gap limits the integration of key functional genes abundance parameters (e.g., pmoA ) into soil CH 4 sink model. We integrated meta‐analysis, machine learning, and process‐based modeling to assess the relationship between pmoA gene abundance and soil CH 4 uptake. Our developed Functional Gene Abundance‐Based Methanotrophy Model (FGA‐MeMo) incorporates pmoA as a proxy for CH 4 oxidation capacity, significantly improving model simulations. FGA‐MeMo estimates global upland soil CH 4 uptake at 45.74 ± 0.26 Tg year −1 , which is 56%–58% higher than MeMo model. Under SSP5‐8.5 scenario, this increases to 64.68 ± 0.35 Tg year −1 by 2100, with mid‐ and high‐latitude regions showing enhanced CH 4 oxidation due to greater pmoA abundance. These findings highlight the importance of integrating microbial functional genes into Earth system models for improved CH 4 cycle predictions.

Contrasting cryptofaunal responses to seabird nutrient inputs illuminate coral reef productivity pathways - Laura‐Li Jeannot; Ruth E. Dunn; M. Joyce P. Velos; Gareth J. Williams; Cassandra E. Benkwitt; Nicholas A. J. Graham; Simon J. Brandl (Ecology, 2026)
Nutrients moving across ecosystems can propagate through food webs via distinct trophic pathways. Their integration into food webs is often mediated by small, abundant taxa that channel subsidies from primary producers to higher trophic levels. On coral reefs, cryptobenthic fishes and invertebrates can fill these roles, yet their responses to allochthonous nutrients are poorly understood. We compared cryptofaunal communities and associated trophic dynamics across nutrient‐rich islands with intact seabird populations and nutrient‐poor rat‐infested islands in the Chagos Archipelago, Indian Ocean. Specifically, we evaluated how the presence of seabird colonies influenced cryptofaunal nutrient assimilation, biomass, structure, and isotopic niche dynamics, and how these shifts propagated to mesopredators and higher order piscivorous and invertivorous fishes. Most cryptobenthic fishes and some invertebrates showed nutrient enrichment near seabird colonies. Although the isotopic niches of cryptobenthic fishes and invertebrates overlapped, niche widths diverged in nutrient‐rich environments, with invertebrates exhibiting broader niches and cryptobenthic fishes remaining comparatively constrained, reflecting differential access to shared resources. Mixing models also reflected a shift toward cryptobenthic fishes in the diet of a mixed carnivore near seabird colonies. Community patterns revealed strong asymmetries: Nutrient‐rich reefs supported twice the amount of cryptobenthic fish biomass and a 10‐fold increase in larger piscivorous fish productivity, while reefs near rat‐infested islands were characterized by relatively greater cryptic invertebrate biomass and higher invertivore productivity. Taken together, these results suggest that cryptobenthic fishes' capacity to capitalize on seabird nutrients may allow them to exert competitive dominance and top‐down control over invertebrates in nutrient‐rich environments, thereby amplifying piscivorous pathways, while nutrient‐poor environments appear to favor invertebrates and their consumers. Rather than reflecting uniform biomass loss under rat invasion, these patterns indicate a shift in trophic routing from fish‐mediated to invertebrate‐mediated energy channels. Our findings demonstrate that cross‐ecosystem nutrient vectors do not simply enhance reef productivity but reorganize trophic structure. Therefore, invasive species that sever these linkages can drive the emergence of alternative food‐web configurations with distinct energetic pathways.

Analysis of second-generation epigenetic clocks reveals further associations between disproportionate biological ageing and hippocampal volume - Lidija Milicic; Michael Vacher; Vincent Doré; Pierrick Bourgeat; Rosita Shishegar; James D. Doecke; Paul Maruff; Christopher C. Rowe; Victor L. Villemagne; Michael Weiner; Paul Aisen; Ronald Petersen; et al. (GeroScience, 2026)

CRISPR-mediated editing of the EMF1 gene improved daily flowering dynamics in Japonica rice - E Li; Nai Wu; Mengchen Li; Yanan Wang; Feiming Wang; Xingxing Luo; Ao Li; Anning Zhang (Plant Physiology Reports, 2026)

Treatment of waste activated sludge and the enhancement mechanism for electron transfer in an osmotic microbial fuel cell - Shilong Li; Lin Qi; Qiusheng Gao; Yanyan Jia; Hengliang Zhang; Liang Duan; Bruce E. Rittmann (Water Research, 2026)

Microbial electrosynthesis of methane in an up-scaled zero-gap cell - Bin Bian; Xinrui Ma; Sen Li; Najiaowa Yu; Chenghan Xie; Wulin Yang; Bruce E. Logan (Water Research, 2026)

Mechanical performance of rigid pavement with embedded dynamic wireless power transfer technology: A simulation-based assessment - Oscar A. Moncada; Jin Li; Pablo Orosa; John E. Haddock (Transportation Geotechnics, 2026)

Coupling effect of urban building clusters and crosswinds on the aerodynamic performance of high-speed maglev trains - Jianfeng Mao; Xi Wang; Yikang Liu; Zhiwu Yu; Zheng Li; E Deng (Sustainable Cities and Society, 2026)

Precision measurement of the Ds*+-Ds+ meson mass difference - M. Ablikim; M.N. Achasov; P. Adlarson; X.C. Ai; R. Aliberti; A. Amoroso; Q. An; Y. Bai; O. Bakina; Y. Ban; H.-R. Bao; V. Batozskaya; et al. (Science Bulletin, 2026)

D-band modulation in Cu-Ce bimetallic organic frameworks for O-O bond weakening and enhanced tetracycline degradation toward agricultural wastewater remediation - Jiamei Yan; Zhisen Li; Mengmeng Li; Jingyuan Zhang; Shuyi Yang; Chong Peng; Tiezhu Zhang; Tao E (Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2026)

3D grille evaporator of carbon materials for high-efficiency solar-driven water treatment - Xingyu Shi; Junyang Tao; Yi E; Jie Luo; Wanwei Fu; Zhijian Li; Xianbao Wang (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Fe-based monometallic and bimetallic carbon nanocatalyst for efficient adsorption and degradation of doxycycline via peroxymonosulfate activation - Qiaoping Kong; Jing Yu; Mengyuan Deng; Bingbing Song; Shixiong Li; Weiwei Ma; Tong Yu; Xueqing Shi; Tuo Wei; Jianjun Lian; Basem E. Keshta (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Quantitative microbiological risk assessment of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli contamination for the beef steak supply chain in China - Xueqing Jiang; Yimin Zhang; George-John E. Nychas; Lixian Zhu; Yunge Liu; Rongrong Liang; Xiaoyin Yang; Ke Li; Pengcheng Dong (International Journal of Food Microbiology, 2026)

Maternal residential proximity to oil and gas development in California and the risk of childhood cancer - Yixin Chen; Lara J. Cushing; Shiwen Li; Myles Cockburn; Zuo-feng Zhang; Beate R. Ritz; Julia E. Heck (International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 2026)

The Middle-Late Permian alkali granite from the eastern Lhasa Terrane, southern Tibet: Implications for the formation of the Neo-Tethyan Ocean and Cimmerian continental blocks - Haitao Wang; Lingsen Zeng; Li-E Gao; Linghao Zhao; Guangxu Li (Global and Planetary Change, 2026)

W/O/W emulsion-filled egg white gel co-stabilized by protein and γ-cyclodextrin MOFs with multi-chamber encapsulation potential - Chan Li; Xue Yang; Yunfei Zou; Li Zhang; Chuhuan Wei; Yan Ran; E Zhao; Jibiao Yuan; Keshan Wang; Yongguo Jin; Ying Zhou; Qiujin Zhu; et al. (Food Research International, 2026)

Different land use types around megacities contribute contrasting heavy metal pollution and health risks in soil-leaf vegetable systems - Ling Huang; Wen-Fei Chen; Yue-E Guan; Yan-Ping Pang; Sheng-Gong Yu; Lin Li; Qi Zou; Meng-Qiang Sun; Hang Wei; Zhi-Liang Chen (Environmental Research, 2026)

Retraction notice to “Support based metal incorporated layered nanomaterials for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants” [Environ. Res. 260 (2024) 119481] - Awais Ahmad; Arsh e Noor; Aneela Anwar; Saadat Majeed; Safia Khan; Zaib Ul Nisa; Shafaqat Ali; Lalitha Gnanasekaran; Saravanan Rajendran; Hu Li (Environmental Research, 2026)

Gestational exposure to organophosphate ester flame retardants and child growth in weight, height, and body mass index at age 2-10 years: the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Program - Anne P. Starling; Xuan Li; Jennifer L. Ames; Emily S. Barrett; Theresa M. Bastain; Claudia Buss; Dana Dabelea; Anne L. Dunlop; Assiamira Ferrara; Monique M. Hedderson; Julie Herbstman; Kurunthachalam Kannan; et al. (Environmental Research, 2026)

Biomagnification of persistent organic pollutants from diets and microplastics to a seabird species (Sula sula) - Ruifeng Lu; Xiaobo Zheng; Lei Li; Yiye Jiang; Jian Guo; Yin-E Liu; Bixian Mai (Environmental Pollution, 2026)

“Global significant trends and countermeasures pertaining to climate change adaptation: Translating ambition into action post-COP29” - Shuo Liu; Yu-E. Li; Qin Ouyang (Environmental Science & Policy, 2026)

Triboelectric-based multiphysical energy-information perception for in-situ wind turbine blade health monitoring - Hengrui Sheng; Rongwei Huang; Jiaxin Hu; Yuejuan Li; Yanshuo Sun; Yusong Cui; Leo N.Y. Cao; Baodong Chen; Herbert E. Huppert; Zhaohui Yao; Zijie Xu; Zhong Lin Wang (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Corrigendum to “Effect of molecular weight of chitosan on the formation and properties of zein-nisin-chitosan nanocomplexes” [Carbohydrate Polymers 292 (2022) 119664] - Zhe Cai; Li Chen; Xiaojie Yu; Abu ElGasim A. Yagoub; Clinton E. Okonkwo; Cunshan Zhou (Carbohydrate Polymers, 2026)

The Sedimentary Geochemistry and Paleoenvironments Project Phase 2 data release: An open data resource for the study of Earth's environmental history - Úna C. Farrell; Hunter C. Olson; Maya O. Thompson; Michelle L. Abshire; Oyeleye O. Adeboye; Anne-Sofie C. Ahm; Lewis J. Alcott; Thomas J. Algeo; Ross P. Anderson; Arif H. Ansari; Lucas Pinto Heckert Bastos; Kohen W. Bauer; et al. (Chemical Geology, 2026)

Evaluation of Sugar Beet Breeding Material for Rhizomania Disease Resistance - Shangmin Zhao; Xiaodong Li; E Yuanyuan; Liang Wang; Hui Zhang; Bizhou Zhang; Mengyuan Sun; Bowen Zhang; Huizhong Zhang; Wenzhe Zheng; Zengjuan Fu; Ziqiang Zhang (Sugar Tech, 2026)

Formation mechanism and stability assessment of the Attabad landslide-dammed lake along the China-Pakistan Karakoram Highway using remote sensing technology - Yousan Li; Hongkui Yang; Lei Zheng; Wanqiang Qi; Chongyi E; Tiansheng Gao (Landslides, 2026)

Palliative Treatment and Traditional Medicine Among Patients with Cancer in Kumasi, Ghana: Needs for Patient Education - Li Zhang; Rosemond Amamoo; Ann A. Soliman; Juliana Addai; John E. Ehiri; Ernest Osei-Bonsu (Journal of Cancer Education, 2026)

Intralesional injection of CpG ODNs complexed with glatiramer acetate mitigates systemic cytokine toxicities and synergistically advances checkpoint blockade efficacy - Huan Gong; J. Daniel Griffin; Chad E. Groer; Xiaoqing Wu; Mengyue Li; Moustafa M. Abdelaziz; Liang Xu; Marcus Laird Forrest; Cory J. Berkland (Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 2026)

Integrating crowdsourced geospatial intelligence and urban morphology for urban waterlogging risk mapping in Karachi, Pakistan - Shan-e-hyder Soomro; Huaibin Wei; Muhammad Waseem Boota; Mairaj Hyder Alias Aamir Soomro; Caihong Hu; Yinghai Li; Chengshuai Liu; Junaid Abdul Wahid; Jiali Guo; Xiaotao Shi; Gul-e-Zehra Soomro (Climatic Change, 2026)

The occurrence of extreme heat events offset CO2 fertilization and deteriorate grain quality in double cropping rice systems under projected climate change - Huan Liu; Bin Wang; Yu’e Li; Lu Sun; Longlong Xia; Kees Jan van Groenigen; Yunfan Wan; Tiantian Miao; Weilu Wang; Diego Abalos; Lewis H. Ziska (Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2026)

Critical habitats for sharks and rays in Asia remain largely unprotected - Adriana Gonzalez-Pestana; Peter M. Kyne; Emiliano García-Rodríguez; Ryan Charles; Vanessa Bettcher Brito; Asia O. Armstrong; Amanda Batlle-Morera; Marta D. Palacios; Christoph A. Rohner; Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara; Jo Marie V. Acebes; Serena Adam; et al. (Biodiversity and Conservation, 2026)
The Asia region harbors exceptional chondrichthyan (shark, ray, and chimaera) diversity but faces intense fishing pressure. The Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) process provides a collaborative, evidence-based framework to identify critical habitats and inform spatial management. We assessed ISRAs across the Bay of Bengal, Southeast Asia, and the Northwest Pacific to characterize their extent, ecological significance, and conservation relevance. We delineated 122 ISRAs spanning ~ 1 million km 2 (~ 3% of the region) across 12 jurisdictions and international waters, encompassing habitats for 121 species (~ 30% of Asia’s chondrichthyans), 76% of which are threatened. Depleted taxa (e.g., giant guitarfishes, Glaucostegidae) were represented, but charismatic megafauna (e.g., Whale Shark Rhincodon typus ) were overrepresented. In contrast, deepwater and freshwater species were underrepresented. Reproductive Areas were the most common ISRA sub-criterion applied (52% of ISRAs), largely in nearshore zones, while areas for range-restricted species were less frequently (18%) identified. Twelve ISRAs overlapped with biodiversity hotspots, including seven in areas of high overall chondrichthyan species richness and five in areas of high range-restricted species richness. Citizen science was the predominant research method used to delineate ISRAs, while fisheries data were underused despite the region’s major fisheries footprint. Geographic coverage was uneven: Indonesia held the most ISRAs (n = 40; 71.7% of ISRA coverage) while eight jurisdictions (e.g., Viet Nam, China, Republic of Korea) lacked ISRAs due to data gaps. Protection shortfalls are stark: MPAs cover

Comparative genotoxicity assessment of ortho-phthalaldehyde using human in vitro organotypic airway epithelial cultures and standard in vitro genotoxicity assays - Yuan Le; Yueyi Sun; Xilin Li; Rebecca Wynne; Nathan Twaddle; Michelle E. Bishop; Frederick A. Beland; William M. Gwinn; Robert H. Heflich; Xuefei Cao; Yiying Wang (Archives of Toxicology, 2026)

Geochemical composition of clinopyroxene phenocrysts in ocean island basalts: implications for magmatic processes beneath Pohnpei Island - Tong Zong; Ligen Han; Zhenggang Li; Chun’e Wang; Yupeng Cao (Journal of Oceanology and Limnology, 2026)

The role of estuarine axial convergent fronts in microplastic dispersal - Nia H. Jones; Peter E. Robins; Xiaorong Li; Davey L. Jones; Simon P. Neill (Frontiers in Marine Science, 2026)
Microplastic transport through estuaries represents a critical and poorly understood pathway from catchments and wastewater sources to coastal zones. Microplastics can host microbial communities including pathogenic microorganisms that pose serious public health risks for coastal activities. This study investigated the role of estuarine hydrodynamics on microplastic dispersal in the Conwy estuary, UK, characterised by density-driven secondary flows that can retain microplastics, interspersed with riverine floods that export microplastics seaward. Using the Delft3D hydrodynamic model, parameterised and validated with observational data, we simulated the Axial Convergent Front (ACF) under a range of tidal regimes and river inputs. The ACF formed regularly, lasting between 45 minutes and 2 hours, in the mid and upper-estuary (where salinity was greater than 3 ppt) depending on the saline intrusion that controls the lateral density gradients driving the front. Its strength varied, with cross-channel velocities of between 3.6 (during low river flows) and 4.7 cm s −1 (during high river flows), i.e., 10-20% of the instantaneous longitudinal flow, but tended to not form on channel meanders. Coupling Delft3D to a Lagrangian particle tracking model, we showed that the ACF acts as an additional retention process for microplastics within estuaries, contributing to estuarine pollution sinks. However, high river flow events disrupted ACF formation, and promoted microplastics transport offshore. Limited sorting of microplastics of different densities was simulated because the estuary is shallow and well-mixed with retention times of several days. These results emphasise the necessity of fine-scale three-dimensional modelling, comprehensive microplastic sampling, and improved knowledge of microbial aggregation processes, to accurately represent microplastic dispersal through estuaries. This study advances our understanding of estuarine processes and marine pollution to inform risk assessments and mitigation for microplastic pollution and associated health risks.

Fertilizer use in Indonesian oil palm smallholder systems: agronomic and socio-economic constraints and opportunities - Rosanne E. de Vos; Ya Li Lim; Sunawan; Christopher R. Donough; Juan Pablo Monzon; Fatima A. Tenorio; Hendra Sugianto; Sandri Palupi; Antonius P. Tito; Shofia Saleh; Nadib Ulfaria; Joni Amsar; et al. (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)
Oil palm smallholders in Indonesia use low amounts of fertilizer, leading to nutrient deficiencies and low yields and profits. This study examines the reasons for limited fertilizer use to identify opportunities for improving fertilizer management. This is vital to support smallholder livelihoods and to reduce the need to clear new land for oil palm cultivation. We explored agronomic and socio-economic factors influencing fertilizer use in oil palm smallholder fields in Indonesia. Methods included farmer diaries ( n = 958 fields), surveys, and in-depth interviews ( n = 44), conducted across six oil palm regions in Indonesia over three years (Jan 2020–Dec 2022). We used these data to calculate a nutrient score relative to attainable yield, and to identify enabling and constraining factors for implementing good fertilizer management. We found that half of the smallholders did not apply fertilizer, while the rest applied low doses and achieved low nutrient scores. Factors explaining low fertilizer use included financial constraints, limited fertilizer availability, and logistical issues. We show that, despite potential negative consequences for future yields and income, smallholders postponed fertilizer application in response to high fertilizer prices. Conversely, this study indicates that farmers who had access to credit, via oil palm collectors and/or farmer groups, used more fertilizer, and achieved higher nutrient scores. Enhancing fertilizer use among oil palm smallholders to prevent yield decline and income loss requires policy interventions to increase knowledge of sustainable fertilizer management among smallholders and fertilizer suppliers, as well as measures to facilitate access to credit, and ensure the timely availability of good-quality fertilizer.

The naked mole-rat cGAS promotes homologous recombination repair and delays aging - Chenxi Du; Yuying Xie; Haolin Ding; Taoxia E; Linpeng Li; Xingguo Liu (Science Bulletin, 2026)

Neoarchean ultrahigh-temperature metamorphism in the Saglek–Hebron Complex, northern Labrador - Meiyun Huang; Shujuan Jiao; Tim E. Johnson; Jonathan O’Neil; Hanika Rizo; Chris Clark; Zhongwu Lan; Qiuli Li; Jinghui Guo (Precambrian Research, 2026)

A critical review of potential modifiers of air pollutant associations with dementia and related outcomes - JeongWon Han; Yina Li; Sangji Lee; Katie M. Lynch; Erin E. Bennett; Qi Ying; Eun Sug Park; Richard L. Smith; James D. Stewart; Eric A. Whitsel; Melinda C. Power; Xiaohui Xu (NeuroToxicology, 2026)

The unique effects of chronic exposure to ambient fine particulate matter and indoor radon on subcortical brain morphology in youth - Brittany K. Taylor; Monica N. Clarke-Smith; Grace E. Parolek; Saige C. Rasmussen; Sarah L. Greenwood; Haley R. Pulliam; OgheneTejiri V. Smith; John P. Wilson; Aaron van Donkelaar; Chi Li; Siyuan Shen; Randall V. Martin; et al. (NeuroToxicology, 2026)

Speciated emissions of full-volatility organic compounds from plastic manufacturing: atmospheric impacts and toxicity generation - Dongyang Wu; Qing’e Sha; Luyun Liu; Citao Zhang; Shan Jiang; Qing Guo; Junhao Xu; Jialin Song; Renjun Li; Liufen Cai; Haoqi Chen; Guanghui Li; et al. (Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2026)

Impacts of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on Phragmites australis root exudation throughout plant life cycle: Defense responses and phytoremediation potential - Yifei Li; Yu’e Zhang; Xiaolin Liao; Hua Zou; Soon Keat Tan (Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2026)

Diverse arc magmatism generated by depth-dependent melting of subducted mélange: Evidence from the Gangdese Belt, South Tibet - Haoyu Yan; Jie Li; Chutian Shu; Bin Wu; Ahmed E. Masoud; Xiaoping Long (Global and Planetary Change, 2026)

Molecular simulation of hydrocarbon adsorption in transition-metal-modified zeolites for controlling natural gas engine cold-start emissions - Yuyu Li; Chuanfu Kou; Jiaqiang E; Dezhong Ning; Yan Tan; Changling Feng; Chen Xiang (Fuel, 2026)

Integrating electronic sensory, untargeted metabolomics, and FT-NIR spectroscopy with machine learning for rapid origin discrimination and quality assessment of Chebulae Fructus - Yuhang Li; Wei He; Hanwen Zhang; Yue'e Li; Xiaomeng Li; Guokan Ge; Yawei Huang; De Ji (Food Research International, 2026)

Tris(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl) phosphate induces cardiac injury in juvenile mice by disrupting energy homeostasis: Focus on mitochondrial impairment - Xiangxiang Chen; Yanan Xia; Lihua Feng; Haoneng Li; Yang'e Li; Shixiang Huang; Hengyi Xu; Yang Liu (Chemico-Biological Interactions, 2026)

Three-dimensional dust distribution and transport over the northern hemisphere dust belt: Insights from lidar observations - Ruiqi Tan; Tianhe Wang; Ying Han; Jingtao Li; Jingyi Tang; Sichen Wang; Ali Mamtimin; Fan Yang; Chenglong Zhou; Bakhriddin E. Nishonov; Mansur O. Amonov; Sabur F. Abdullaev (Atmospheric Research, 2026)

Population Genomics of a Cosmopolitan Weed Provides Insights Into Its Local Adaptation and Recent Demographic History - Marilia Souza Lucas; Christoph Rosche; Isabell Hensen; Stefan G. Michalski; Dávid U. Nagy; Diana Gamba; Renske E. Onstein; Karime Abidkulova; Mohammad Al‐Gharaibeh; Ali A. Al‐Namazi; Sirwan Babaei; Fernando Bastida; et al. (Molecular Ecology, 2026)
Invasive plant species present a growing ecological and economic challenge, and often adapt rapidly to their novel environments through complex demographic and evolutionary processes. Invasion genomics offers powerful tools to disentangle these processes, but most studies rely on geographically narrow sampling across native and non‐native ranges. Erigeron canadensis is a cosmopolitan weed native to North America that has successfully invaded diverse climates worldwide. We used double‐digest restriction site‐associated DNA sequencing (ddRADseq) to investigate the genetic diversity and structure of 280 E. canadensis populations across the Northern Hemisphere. We found that native and non‐native populations maintained comparable genetic diversity. Population structure analyses revealed four genetic clusters that were mainly differentiated along latitudinal and aridity gradients. However, one cluster was strongly overrepresented in the non‐native compared to the native range. In the native range, genetic differentiation was shaped by spatial and environmental gradients, while in non‐native regions human‐mediated dispersal and repeated introductions disrupted environmentally driven genetic structure. Migration network analyses revealed limited intercontinental connectivity and a possible role of long‐distance dispersal in within‐range expansions. Genomic offset analyses showed that genotype‐environment mismatches in non‐native populations associated with reduced growth and reproduction. Together, our results indicate that the invasion dynamics of E. canadensis were driven by multiple introductions, population admixture, and lineage sorting, while some genotypes contributed disproportionately to the spread of this invader. The presence of apparent maladaptation suggests that even long‐established invaders may still be evolving in response to their novel environment, raising concerns about potential future expansions.

Vitamin E acetate and its aerosol activate aryl hydrocarbon receptor signaling and exacerbate inflammation in human U937-derived macrophages - Xiaohan Li; Andrea Rossi; Thomas Haarmann-Stemmann; Elliot R. Spindel; Jack C. Connolly; Allison K. Ehrlich; Kent E. Pinkerton; Christoph F.A. Vogel (Toxicology in Vitro, 2026)

JsMYB170 modulates flavonols biosynthesis through facilitation of JsFLS1/5 expression in pellicle of Juglans sigillata Dode - Tiantian Fei; Chunxiang Li; Na Wang; Wen’e Zhang; Xuejun Pan (Plant Science, 2026)

Influence of urban turfgrass species on soil organic carbon pool distribution and stability - Yuxin YAN; Fucui LI; Yan ZHANG; Chunbao ZHAO; Yanan ZHANG; Bin TANG; Liebao HAN; Xiang WANG; Hans LAMBERS; Jørgen E. OLESEN (Pedosphere, 2026)

Magma flare-up and Nd isotopic excursion records from the Himalaya: Implications for an early Paleozoic Cordilleran-type orogen - Lilong Yan; Lingsen Zeng; Li-E Gao; Linghao Zhao; Haitao Wang (Lithos, 2026)

Time-series hydrochemical analysis of an interwell flow test through a fractured aquifer and comparison against microbial community data - Yuran Zhang; Xiaoxuan Li; Adam J. Hawkins; Yiman Li; Qian Zhang; Tianming Huang; Zhonghe Pang; Anne E. Dekas; Roland N. Horne (Journal of Hydrology, 2026)

Rational design of Ba(II)-cross-linked alginate gel for highly efficient and selective capture of Cu(II) via angular quantum number regulation - Xin Hao; Gaoyuan Gu; Shuyi Yang; Chong Peng; Tao E; Yun Li (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Enhancing start-up and recovery of anammox systems: Effects of bioaugmentation particle size and ferric iron dosing - Zhixiang Yang; Jiayi Li; Siegfried E. Vlaeminck; Zuokai You; Jingjing Yan; Zhenghe Xu; Dong Wei; Mengqing Li; Weiqiang Zhu (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Mesoporous CeO2 hollow-nanosphere-supported Ni catalysts for enhanced low-temperature CO2 methanation - Yutong Shen; Yike Gao; Hui Yang; Zhenyu Lu; Mengmeng Li; Cai-e Wu; Shuai Wang; Leilei Xu; Fei Gao; Mindong Chen (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

An effective scalable method to prepare whey protein isolate-galactooligosaccharide conjugates and application in encapsulating epigallocatechin-3-gallate - Nanxi Li; James E. Simon; Qingli Wu (Food Chemistry, 2026)

Influence of sugar composition in yoghurt on sweet receptor activation and sensory sweetness perception - Raise Ahmad; Amanda Dupas de Matos; Joanne Hort; Li Day; Julie E. Dalziel (Food Chemistry, 2026)

The hydroxyl content of biochar mediates the coating structure to dominate the release performance of castor oil-based polyurethane coated urea - Zexi Li; Yufeng Chen; Ruhong Qin; Qianqian Dai; Chunxia Ding; A-juan Zhao; Xiangrong Liu; Fangfang Wu; Mei-e Zhong (Environmental Research, 2026)

Optimization of an anammox-based microalgal-bacterial symbiosis system for enhanced EPS production and removal nitrogen and phosphorus - Ziyu Qiao; Mengdie Hu; Li'e Wei; Kailun Song; Zhen Bi; Xin Yin (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

New Potato-Life Cycle Loci Identified by Using an StCDF1-Fixed Population - Ernst-Jan Eggers; Li Shi; Xulan Wang; Marian Oortwijn; Sybille Ursula Mittmann; Richard G. F. Visser; Michiel E. de Vries; Pim Lindhout; Christian W. B. Bachem; Sara Bergonzi (Potato Research, 2026)
Photoperiodic insensitivity has been the selected trait that allowed cultivation of potato outside its centre of origin, to the northern latitudes of Europe and North America. More than a decade ago, Solanum tuberosum CYCLING DOF FACTOR 1 ( StCDF1 ) was identified as the maturity locus, regulating both above and below-ground maturity traits, also referred to as life cycle length and tuberization onset. Following its identification, several genomic studies contributed to the inventorization of the StCDF1 alleles carried by potato cultivars and their wild relatives. At the same time, the role of StCDF1 beyond plant development has started to be elucidated. While the importance of this locus has been widely shown, the presence of this strong QTL hotspot has hampered the identification of additional QTL and genes. Here, we report the use of a StCDF1 -fixed biparental population to map minor QTL for developmental and generative traits. Remarkably, we identified another region on Chr5 controlling several of the analyzed traits, i.e., tuberization onset, anthesis and senescence traits, and harbouring promising candidate genes for further characterization. Furthermore, the study dissected the contribution of self-compatibility to berry and seed set in a field setting prone to open pollination. The use of an StCDF1 -fixed population resulted in a straightforward and cost-effective approach to identify additionally agronomically relevant loci that could be used in future potato breeding.

Assessment of growth performance and transcriptome analysis of mechanisms underlying slow growth in triploid grass carp - Zixuan E; Xiaoman Huang; Yonglin Miao; Hao Yang; Han Wen; Mingqing Zhang; Shujia Liao; Danqi Lu; Yong Zhang; Shuisheng Li (Journal of Oceanology and Limnology, 2026)

Prioritizing climate action maximizes synergies among global environmental SDGs: A causal network analysis - Yizhong Huan; Fei Wu; Xiaoyun Li; Jing Wang; Yiming Su; Yang Lan; Feng Kong; Jixi Gao; Wenwu Zhao; Lingqing Wang; Jian Hu; Wenjie Zhao; et al. (Applied Geography, 2026)

Comprehensive characterization of transcriptional regulation during HCG-induced follicle maturation in mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi): Insights from transcriptomics - Mingqing Zhang; Zixuan E; Han Wen; Yingshi Tang; Shujia Liao; Lin Tang; Fengying Yan; Yong Zhang; Shuisheng Li (Animal Reproduction Science, 2026)

Integrated Reanalysis of Global Riverine Fish eDNA Datasets Shows Robustness and Congruence of Biodiversity Conclusions - Yan Zhang; Heng Zhang; Hiroshi Akashi; Camille P. Albouy; Kara J. Andres; José Barquín; Jeanine Brantschen; Richard E. Connon; Joseph M. Craine; Deirdre Gleeson; Alejandra Goldenberg‐Vilar; Alexia M. González‐Ferreras; et al. (Molecular Ecology, 2026)
The analysis of environmental DNA (eDNA) has revolutionized biodiversity assessments in aquatic ecosystems, enabling non‐invasive monitoring of fish communities across diverse regions. However, the global comparability of these eDNA datasets remains ambiguous due to heterogeneous sampling protocols and bioinformatic workflows across studies, making it difficult to assess how robust and comparable the biodiversity patterns inferred from these datasets actually are. Here, we conducted a meta‐analysis of 58 riverine fish eDNA metabarcoding studies, covering 1818 sampling sites worldwide, to evaluate the robustness of eDNA‐derived biodiversity patterns. We found that species richness estimates and metrics of community structure derived under a common bioinformatic workflow were overall consistent with those of original analyses, despite the relatively high variability in bioinformatic analyses in the respective original studies. Contrastingly, congruence of species identity varied more extensively across datasets, mostly reflecting different completeness and regional relevance of reference databases. Restricting taxonomic assignment to basin‐specific species pools improved species identification accuracy, while datasets lacking publicly accessible or well‐curated reference data were more prone to mismatches. Year of sampling had a positive effect on taxonomic congruence, such that more recent studies showed increased robustness, also reflecting improved reference database coverage and enhanced species‐level identification over time and overall method congruence in more recent years. Overall, the suitability and potential of eDNA for global biodiversity monitoring is corroborating overall robust biodiversity estimates, irrespective of the bioinformatic approaches. Our study underlines the effectiveness and need for further harmonization of bioinformatic workflows and strengthened region‐specific reference databases for improved taxonomic resolution and comparability across studies.

Joint Influence of Seed Dormancy and Dispersal Syndrome on Dispersal Distance and Range Size Across Two Climate Regions - Wang Cai; Yuan Liu; YunAo Li; Min Cao; Carol C. Baskin; Jerry M. Baskin; Adriana Alzate; Renske E. Onstein; Jie Yang (Global Ecology and Biogeography, 2026)
Aim Long distance dispersal and the ability to delay germination under unfavourable conditions (dormancy) are critical for plant persistence and range expansion. However, how dispersal syndrome and dormancy interactively shape maximum dispersal distance and species range size across climate regions remains unclear. We tested the hypothesis that a trade‐off between dormancy and dispersal distance operates differently in animal‐mediated versus abiotic dispersal systems, and that climate modulates their influence on range size. Location Global. Time Period Current. Major Taxa Studied Seed plants. Methods We compiled data on dormancy, dispersal syndrome, maximum seed dispersal distance and range size for 631 plant species across 118 families worldwide. We used linear mixed effects models to examine how dormancy and dispersal syndromes interactively shape seed dispersal distance and range size across tropical and temperate regions. Results Non‐dormant species had larger maximum dispersal distances than dormant species, but only in abiotic dispersal systems, consistent with a trade‐off between dispersal and persistence traits (dormancy). In contrast, animal‐mediated dispersal led to larger dispersal distances than abiotic dispersal, regardless of whether species were dormant or not. The influence of dormancy and dispersal syndrome on range size was climate‐dependent. In tropical regions, animal‐mediated dispersal enhanced range size, while dormancy had little effect. In temperate regions, maximum seed dispersal distance was positively associated with range size, but neither dormancy nor animal‐mediated dispersal significantly affected range size. Main Conclusions The interplay between seed dormancy and dispersal syndromes shapes seed dispersal distance and species range size in climate‐specific ways. Animal‐mediated dispersal promotes larger maximum dispersal distances and larger range sizes in tropical regions. In contrast, in abiotic dispersal systems, dormancy leads to relatively small dispersal distances, but dormancy itself does not affect range sizes in temperate or tropical regions. Understanding dispersal‐dormancy dynamics is essential for predicting how plants will respond to environmental changes.

Genome‐wide associations of leaf spectral variation in MAGIC lines of Nicotiana attenuata - Cheng Li; Ewa A. Czyż; Bernhard Schmid; Rishav Ray; Rayko Halitschke; Ian T. Baldwin; Michael E. Schaepman; Meredith C. Schuman (Ecology, 2026)
The application of in‐field and aerial spectroscopy to assess functional and phylogenetic variation in plants has led to novel ecological insights and supports global assessments of plant biodiversity. Understanding how plant genetic variation influences reflectance spectra will help harness this potential for biodiversity monitoring and improve understanding of why plants differ in functional responses to environmental change. Here, we use a well‐resolved genetic mapping population derived from Multiparent Advanced Generation Inter‐cross (MAGIC) lines of Nicotiana attenuata to associate genetic differences with differences in leaf spectra between plants in a field experiment in their natural environment. We analyzed the leaf reflectance spectra using a hand‐held spectroradiometer (350–2500 nm) on 616 fully genotyped plants of N. attenuata grown in a randomized block design. We tested three approaches to conducting genome‐wide association studies on spectral variants. We introduce a new hierarchical spectral clustering with parallel analysis (HSC‐PA) method. This method efficiently captured the variation in our high‐dimensional dataset and allowed us to discover a novel association, between a locus on chromosome 1 and the 734–1143 nm spectral range, spanning the red‐edge and near‐infrared regions that are sensitive to leaf structure and photosynthetic activity. This locus contains a candidate gene annotated as carbonic anhydrase, an enzyme involved in CO₂ hydration and regulation of photosynthetic efficiency, suggesting a physiological link between variation in leaf optical properties and carbon assimilation. In contrast, an approach treating single wavelengths as phenotypes identified genetic signals highly consistent with HSC‐PA, but suffered from massive statistical redundancy without pinpointing significant, interpretable features. An index‐based approach, which reduces complex spectra to a few dimensionless variables, detected two significant associations for (a water‐content‐related index) with loci on chromosome 1 near genes annotated as a Zeta toxin domain‐containing protein, and an Exocyst subunit Exo70 family protein. While these findings are biologically plausible, they represent a very narrow subset of the spectral variation captured by HSC‐PA. The HSC‐PA approach supports a comprehensive understanding of the genetic determinants of leaf spectral variation that is data‐driven but human‐interpretable and is thus a tool to discover genetic differences underlying intraspecific variation, a foundation of biodiversity.

Effects of daily multivitamin-multimineral supplementation on metabolomic profiles: 2-year findings from the COSMOS randomized clinical trial - Sidong Li; Rikuta Hamaya; Zareen Farukhi; Jun Li; Pamela M. Rist; JoAnn E. Manson; Howard D. Sesso (GeroScience, 2026)

Priorities for enhancing resilience of SDG causal network from a human-nature perspective - Yiming Su; Guangjin Zhou; Mingyuan Wang; Xiaoyun Li; Tao Liang; Lingqing Wang; Jian Hu; Jixi Gao; Wenwu Zhao; Siyuan Tao; Peter E. Holm; Jörg Rinklebe; et al. (Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2026)

Methanobrevibacter smithii induces postnatal growth retardation through blunting hepatic ketone body metabolism - Ming Qi; Tongxing Song; Yuankun Deng; Na Li; Nan Wang; Andong Zha; Qing Ye; Chengming Wang; Yirui Shao; Yucheng Zhu; Ming Sun; Jens Walter; et al. (Science Bulletin, 2026)

A new method for planning long-distance trails using wilderness quality mapping and trajectory data: A case study of the Taihang Mountain National Forest Trail in China - Yunmiao Chen; Yue Cao; Zhangqian Ye; Tao Liu; Pei Wang; Yunshuang Feng; Lingyun Liao; Mingyang Lv; Zhicong Zhao; Alan E. Watson; Steve Carver; Changjia Li; et al. (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

Unveiling umami peptides in Gannan morels: Dual-processing extraction and flavor-enhancing mechanisms - Xiaoqian Zhou; Yanmei Zhang; Hengchao E; Zhenghui Jiang; Jiali Ren; Xiaobei Li; Xiaoyan Zhao (Food Chemistry, 2026)

Long-term evidence that controlled-release urea enhances yield and soil fertility while mitigating environmental impacts in double-season rice - Yifan Fu; Wei Yang; Meng Zhang; Xiangning Wu; Guodong Yang; Hongshun Xiang; Chanchan Du; Jinjuan Zhu; Chen Yang; Yunfan Wan; Shaobing Peng; Yu’e Li; et al. (Field Crops Research, 2026)

Epigenome-wide association study of household air pollution exposure in an area with high lung cancer incidence - Mohammad L. Rahman; Lützen Portengen; Batel Blechter; Charles E. Breeze; Jason Y.Y. Wong; Wei Hu; George S. Downward; Yongliang Zhang; Andres Cardenas; Bou Ning; Jihua Li; Kaiyun Yang; et al. (Environmental Research, 2026)

Next generation reference dwellings to inform national dwelling stock energy model for Ireland - C. Li; K. Raushan; E. Essien-Thompson; C. Ahern (Energy and Buildings, 2026)

Biomineralization induced by Shigella dysenteriae JS3: The mechanism, and the differences between biotic and abiotic whewellite and struvite - Na Guo; Jizheng Qiao; Shuhua Zhang; Shengzhe Gao; Yanhong Zhao; Chao Han; Hui Zhao; Yanyang Zhao; Xiao Gao; Ruirui Meng; Bin Cao; Yu Li; et al. (Chemical Geology, 2026)

Soil compaction and water content influence maize brace root development - Xiaoqing Wei; Xuelong Guo; Guoqiang Huang; Tusheng Ren; Erin E. Sparks; Baoguo Li; Hu Zhou (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Establishment of an efficient cotyledon-based regeneration system in Juglans sigillata dode - Xiaojin Liu; Chunxiang Li; Wenlong Zhang; Jian Peng; Xuejun Pan; Wen’e Zhang (Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 2026)

Biological agents and biomaterials for environmental remediation: applications in water, soil, and air - I U. Islam; S. Bano; M. Mehwish; M. Altaf; R. Shoaib; X. Hu; D. Li; Z. Xiaolian; W. Fatima; N. Shah; X. Wang; E. Yabalak (International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2026)

Synergistic importance of memory and spatial neighbourhood effects in modelling net ecosystem productivity - Jian Liu; Tao Zhou; Jingyu Zeng; Jingzhou Zhang; Xuemei Wu; Yajie Zhang; Qi Zhang; Yancheng Qu; Peixia Liu; Wenjuan Zhang; E Tan; Ying Yu; et al. (Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2026)

Integrating the Microbiome Into Infection Ecology and Evolution in Wild Animals - Jingdi Li; Ian Will; Luís M. Silva; Tommy J. Travers‐Cook; Paradyse E. Blackwood; Kayla C. King (Molecular Ecology, 2026)
Parasites are a ubiquitous force in nature threatening wildlife populations and ecosystems. Interactions between hosts and their parasites are impacted by host‐associated microbiomes, which are essential for host development, physiology and immunity. We synthesise current understanding of the ecological interactions between host microbiomes and parasites, ranging from competitive to facilitative, and explore their potential evolutionary consequences for parasite virulence and transmission in the wild. We highlight recent mechanistic insights that support integrating a microbiome perspective into wildlife parasitology, with examples across diverse animal taxa including amphibians, bats, insects and corals, particularly within the context of climate change. Adopting such a holistic approach can open new avenues whereby host microbial shifts can be used to predict and mitigate infectious diseases in wild populations. Finally, we propose a conceptual framework to guide future research on microbiome‐parasite–host interactions, aiming to better reflect natural ecological complexities and advance both fundamental understanding and conservation applications.

Rethinking trophic transfer efficiency in freshwater ecosystems: Current understanding and knowledge gaps - Hua Song; Fen Guo; David Dudgeon; Xiaoguang Ouyang; Feilong Li; Siyong Wu; Zhenmin Yang; Wei Gao; Yuan Zhang; Stuart E. Bunn (Limnology and Oceanography, 2026)
Trophic transfer efficiency (TTE) represents the proportion of energy transferred between consecutive trophic levels within a food web. Though it is a fundamental property that shapes energy flow across all ecosystem types, a comprehensive understanding of TTE in freshwater ecosystems is still lacking. This review evaluated common estimation methods, identified key influencing factors, and outlined future research priorities based on a global freshwater TTE dataset. Methods to estimate TTE include production estimates, carbon‐transfer measurements, model‐based approaches, and predator–prey mass‐ratio estimates; mixed‐effects analyses indicate that method choice significantly structures reported TTE, yet each method has limitations in accuracy and consistency. Trophic transfer efficiency also varies across ecosystem types, consistent with systematic differences in the environmental and biological controls on energy transfer among systems. Light, nutrients, and organic matter affect TTE by altering the abundance and composition of primary producers, whereas food quality, temperature, and dissolved oxygen impact TTE by modulating consumer growth and metabolism of individual consumers. At the community and ecosystem levels, predation pressure, competition, species richness, the presence of non‐native species, and cross‐ecosystem interactions shape community structure, thus affecting TTE. Better understanding of TTE in freshwater ecosystems will depend on refined estimation methods and integration of new techniques, such as remote sensing and stable‐isotope labeling, to improve TTE estimates. Research priorities include understanding the synergistic effects of anthropogenic pressures and climate change on TTE, investigating how food quality and individual‐level metabolic processes govern TTE, and examining the influence of cross‐ecosystem energy fluxes on TTE dynamics. It is essential to recognize that TTE varies among trophic levels and cannot be represented by a single value along the entire food chain. Our synthesis reveals that more research is needed in the tropics and the southern hemisphere to expand our understanding of global variability in TTE. This would facilitate greater use of TTE as an indicator of ecological change or the restoration of efficient energy transfer through freshwater food webs.

Local Mucosal Toxicity and Inflammatory Responses in the Gallbladder of Cyprinus carpio Exposed to Benzo[a]pyrene: A Transcriptomic and Histological Study - Weiliang Kong; Mian Wu; Hongxing Fan; Jian Zhang; Mengyang Li; Tong Li; Yuming Su; Liang Luo; Jiyu Li; Ruixin E; Qirui Hao; Xueting Guan (Fishes, 2026)
Benzo(a)pyrene (B[a]P) is a pervasive freshwater pollutant, yet its toxicity to the fish gallbladder remains poorly understood. This study investigated the toxicological impacts of 2.5 and 25 μg/L B[a]P on common carp (Cyprinus carpio) using histological, transcriptomic, and single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) analyses. Results showed that the gallbladder is a primary site for B[a]P accumulation. High B[a]P concentrations caused vacuolar degeneration of mucosal epithelial cells and nuclear deformities. Transcriptomic analysis revealed that B[a]P stress triggered autoimmune homeostasis imbalance and overinhibited apoptosis. scRNA-seq identified cellular heterogeneity changes, specifically T-cell impairment and epithelial cell (EC) proliferation. Mechanistically, T-cell reduction was linked to the T-cell 2 subset, while EC proliferation involved EC 0 and EC 4 subsets, all participating in the apoptosis pathway. These findings demonstrate that the apoptosis pathway is a key target of B[a]P toxicity in the gallbladder. This work provides a cellular-level framework for assessing environmental polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) risks in aquaculture.

Whole blood transcriptional signatures of age and survival identified in long life family and integrative longevity omics studies - Mengze Li; Zeyuan Song; Eric Reed; Tanya T. Karagiannis; Stacy Andersen; Michael Brent; Chase Mateusiak; Sandeep Acharya; Wooseok J. Jung; Shu Liao; Mary K. Wojczynski; Mary F. Feitosa; et al. (GeroScience, 2026)
Although aging is a universal event, some individuals are able to achieve extreme longevity. The Long-Life Family Study (LLFS) enrolls participants from families enriched with long-lived individuals, serves as a valuable dataset for studying ageing phenotypes and identify potential intervention targets. We analyzed the association between age at blood draw and 16,284 RNAseq-based blood transcriptomic data from 2,167 LLFS participants with ages ranging from 18 to 107, replicated the results in the Integrative Longevity Omics Study (ILO) dataset of 20,884 RNAseq-based blood transcriptomic data from 419 participants, with ages ranging from 60 to 108, and further compared our findings to a published reference aging signature. We identified 4,227 transcripts increasing and 4,044 transcripts decreasing with age, and enrichment analysis revealed age-related upregulation of inflammatory and senescence-related pathways, and downregulation of MYC and Wnt/β-catenin targets, among others. Further, a subset of transcripts showed age associations unique to the longevity-enriched cohorts (LLFS and ILO). We also identified 314 transcripts significantly associated with mortality risk and found that pro-survival gene sets included NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity and GPCR signaling. Finally, increased transcriptomic age predicted using transcriptomic clock was strongly associated with increased mortality. In summary, this study identified robust transcriptomic signatures of aging and mortality in a longevity-enriched population, highlighting key biological pathways such as immune modulation, inflammation, and senescence. Graphical abstract

Proceedings of the 2024 FDA-CRCG Workshop: Scientific and Regulatory Considerations for Assessment of Immunogenicity Risk for Generic Peptide and Oligonucleotide Drug Products - Jennifer K. Lee; Ha-Na Lee; Sudhir Agrawal; Joseph A. Balsamo; Andrew Clerman; Sofie Denies; Anne De Groot; Jeremy Fry; Nicolas Gaudenzio; Andrew J. Graves; Kristina E. Howard; SuJin Hwang; et al. (The AAPS Journal, 2026)

Shifts in microorganisms lead to double peaks in manure-induced temperature sensitivity of soil organic carbon degradation with incubation time - Xiaodong Sun; Yikang Xue; Yu'e Li; Kailou Liu; Wenju Zhang; Minggang Xu; Andong Cai (Soil and Tillage Research, 2026)

First evidence of CP violation in beauty baryon to charmonium decays - R. Aaij; A.S.W. Abdelmotteleb; C. Abellan Beteta; F. Abudinén; T. Ackernley; A.A. Adefisoye; B. Adeva; M. Adinolfi; P. Adlarson; C. Agapopoulou; C.A. Aidala; Z. Ajaltouni; et al. (Science Bulletin, 2026)

Label-free non-destructive spectroscopic detection of mixed microplastic uptake and differential effects on intestinal epithelial cells - Charlotte E. Sofield; Edward Attenborough; Ryan S. Anderton; Anastazja M. Gorecki; Li Shan Chiu; Chidozie C. Anyaegbu; Kamila Kochan (Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2026)

Nonnegligible migration of rubber-derived chemicals from road surface to adjacent greenbelt soil - Zhen-Yu Ge; Hai-Yan Zhang; Xue-E Li; Yue-Hong Liu; Li-Ni Wei; Xiang-Ning Liang; Yan-Feng Lv; Tuan-Tuan Wang; Sai Wang; Jian-Liang Zhao (Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2026)

Algal reorganization in post-crisis Early Triassic oceans revealed by biomarker evidence - Yizhou Huang; B. David A. Naafs; Li Tian; Stephen E. Grasby; David P.G. Bond; Paul B. Wignall; Michael J. Benton; Richard D. Pancost (Global and Planetary Change, 2026)

Two distinct tectono-magmatic episodes and associated gold mineralization in the Wulonggou gold district, East Kunlun Orogenic Belt - Jinjian Wu; Jinzhong Yang; Qingdong Zeng; Hongrui Fan; Hartwig E. Frimmel; Kuifeng Yang; Xinghui Li; Gaizhong Liang (Gondwana Research, 2026)

Deep eutectic solvents-synergistic ultrasonic-assisted extraction of polyphenols from flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) meal: Optimization, mechanisms, in vitro activity, and structural characterization - Zhanglian Chen; Shiyong Li; Zhilin Zhou; Jiaqi Zhao; Yuxin Fu; Xiaoman Qin; E-yu Ma; Xinyi Jiang; Wenyu Liu; Hongbin Wu; Yi Xu; Changqing Wei (Food Research International, 2026)

Overcoming the sensitivity–stability trade-off in colorimetric food sensors using immersion-electrospun natural anthocyanin-loaded PCL/PVP membrane - Shichen Li; Faizan E Mustafa; Bong-Kee Lee (Food Chemistry, 2026)

An efficient multi-objective optimization method for inter-basin water diversion based on the rotation vector method for exploring the convex objective space - Zekun Li; Bin Xu; Ping-an Zhong; Jiaying Tan; Ran Mo; Xinrong Wang; Zichen Ren; Guoqing Wang; Jianyun Zhang; Jiangyuan Li; Scott E. Boyce (Environmental Modelling & Software, 2026)

Interpretable multi-task dual-attention model for forecasting heating load and supply water temperature in district heating systems - Yingfeng Lin; Chun-E Huang; Chunwang Li; Hui Wang; Chuanzhao Zhang (Energy and Buildings, 2026)

Isothiazolinone biocide aggravate disinfection-resistant bacterial fouling on reverse osmosis membranes - Yu-Qing Xu; Zheng-Yang Huo; Yuan Bai; Yun Wang; Wen-Long Wang; Hao-Bin Wang; Yu-Jia Gao; Rui-Ning Wang; Chen-Yu Li; Han Liu; Wei E. Huang; Hong-Ying Hu; et al. (Desalination, 2026)

Dual-function mechanisms of organic acid-modified chitosan composites in hexavalent chromium wastewater remediation - Xueyan Li; Gaoyuan Gu; Changlong Bi; Chong Peng; Shuyi Yang; Tao E (Desalination, 2026)

Biphasic synergistic enhancement hydrogels via modulus-matched rubbery and entangled phases - Jing Duan; Yuyi Zhang; Shixiang Zhao; Yuri V. Petrov; Vladimir E. Baulin; Aslan Yu Tsivadze; Dechang Jia; Yu Zhou; Baoqiang Li (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

The Sedimentary geochemistry and paleoenvironments project phase 2 data release: An open data resource for the study of Earth's environmental history - Úna C. Farrell; Hunter C. Olson; Maya O. Thompson; Michelle L. Abshire; Oyeleye O. Adeboye; Anne-Sofie C. Ahm; Lewis J. Alcott; Thomas J. Algeo; Ross P. Anderson; Arif H. Ansari; Lucas Pinto Heckert Bastos; Kohen W. Bauer; et al. (Chemical Geology, 2026)

Association between Lipid Accumulation Product and 3-Month Functional Outcome after Ischemic Stroke: the Obesity-Stroke Paradox - Yuan Ren; Ying Zhou; Tian-yu Gu; Yang Cheng; Wei-hua Wu; Xiao-guang Dong; Feng-e Li; Yu-sheng Zhang (Translational Stroke Research, 2026)

Reproductive Seasonality but not Food Availability Affects Agonism Rates in Black-and-White Ruffed Lemurs (Varecia variegata) - Li-Dunn Chen; Devin M. Chen; Sheila M. Holmes; Cressant P. Razafindravelo; Edward E. Louis; Steig E. Johnson (International Journal of Primatology, 2026)

Identifying Headwater Streams across the Conterminous United States - Charles R. Lane; Ellen D’Amico; Jay R. Christensen; Heather E. Golden; Frederick Y. Cheng; John C. Hammond; Admin Husic; Kristin L. Jaeger; C. Nathan Jones; Christa A. Kelleher; Li Li; D. Tyler Mahoney; et al. (Ecosystems, 2026)

Range-wide genetic erosion signal and deep population divergence in the declining mud shrimp Upogebia pugettensis - Emily R. Curcio; Madeleine Horan; Kelly R. Martin; Andy D. Y. Tan; Leanne E. Elder; John W. Chapman; Jingchun Li (Conservation Genetics, 2026)
The Blue Mud Shrimp, Upogebia pugettensis , is an ecosystem engineer of western North American estuaries and strongly influences estuarine biogeochemical cycling, surface area, biodiversity, and trophic dynamics. In recent decades, U. pugettensis populations have declined or been extirpated over the species’ range due to infestations by the introduced Asian isopod parasite Orthione griffenis . These widespread losses highlight a need for a conservation strategy. The genetic structure of U. pugettensis populations is a critical metric for such conservation efforts but had not been previously characterized. We therefore surveyed U. pugettensis populations from California to Alaska to assess patterns of genetic diversity and differentiation, including isolation by distance and potential barriers to gene flow using the RADseq approach. We found moderate overall genetic diversity but extremely low observed heterozygosity and consistently high inbreeding coefficients across populations, especially in Alaska. Pairwise F ST values, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), TESS ancestry models, and AMOVA analysis revealed a pronounced north-south genetic break, with additional substructure among southern populations. The widespread heterozygote deficit is likely to have resulted from recent demographic bottlenecks that, in turn, may have been driven by O. griffenis induced host castration and reproductive collapses. Given the severity of infestations, the presence of the resistant congener Upogebia major , and limited prospects for natural recovery, we recommend urgent conservation actions for the most impacted U . pugettensis populations. Our findings highlight the vulnerability of estuarine invertebrates to compounding anthropogenic threats and emphasize the need for proactive management in the face of accelerating environmental change.

Correction to: The attribution of human health outcomes to climate change: transdisciplinary practical guidance - K. L. Ebi; A. Haines; R. F. S. Andrade; C. Åström; M. L. Barreto; A. Bonell; K. Bowen; N. Brink; C. Caminade; C. J. Carlson; R. Carter; P. Chua; et al. (Climatic Change, 2026)

The relationship between Connexin 43 (Cx43) and partner protein, human discs large homologue-1 (Dlg1) during wound closure in keratinocytes - Harry Scott; Li Dong; Andrew Stevenson; Patricia E. Martin; Sheila V. Graham (Cell and Tissue Research, 2026)
Plasma membrane gap junctions, formed by connexin proteins, are responsible for direct intercellular communication between adjacent cells by allowing the exchange of ions, metabolites, secondary messengers and microRNAs. Connexin 43 (Cx43) is a widely expressed gap junction protein. Cx43 mis-expression is associated with various disease states, including chronic non-healing wounds. Loss of Cx43 from the plasma membrane is important to allow wound resolution. Cx43 expression increases, and gap junctions reform, upon wound closure. Cx43 directly interacts with Dlg1, a membrane-associated guanylate kinase (MAGUK) protein, which controls cell shape and polarity. In this study, AlphaFold3 modelling predicted an interaction between amino acids 263–269 and 302–320 of Cx43 and the SH3, HOOK and GUK domains of Dlg1. Since Dlg1 is required for maintaining Cx43 protein levels at the plasma membrane, we hypothesised that Dlg1 may regulate wound healing via its functional interaction with Cx43. Cx43 and Dlg1 relocated to the cytoplasm of cells at the wound edge in scrape wound assays and co-located in pseudopodia of cells migrating towards the wound edge in live cell imaging experiments. Scratch wound assays carried out in HaCaT cells treated with siRNA targeting Dlg1 showed that Dlg1 depletion resulted in reduced wound closure rates. This was not due to changes in cell migration, suggesting that Dlg1 controlled cell proliferation. The data demonstrate that Cx43 and Dlg1 both contribute to wound closure, but that Dlg1 has other crucial functions in migrating cells separate from its role in maintaining Cx43 at the plasma membrane.

Contribution of dissolved organic carbon to total alkalinity in Enhanced Weathering experiments - Lukas Rieder; Mathilde Hagens; Reinaldy Poetra; Alix Vidal; Tullia Calogiuri; Anna Neubeck; Abhijeet Singh; Thomas Corbett; Harun Niron; Sara Vicca; Siegfried E. Vlaeminck; Iris Janssens; et al. (Applied Geochemistry, 2026)

Development of a high-throughput LLE-UPLC-QqQ-MS/MS method and comprehensive profiling of urinary steroid hormones in Chinese elderly adults - Xiao Ma; Huimin Ren; Li Zhao; Xiaojie Guo; Jiran Zhang; Juan Liu; Xiaona Wang; Mengyao Wang; Yifu Lu; Shilu Tong; Hongyang Cui; Hong Chang; et al. (Analytica Chimica Acta, 2026)

Micro‐Refuges or Ecological Traps: Context‐Dependent Effects of Rock Pools on Intertidal Biodiversity Across Latitudes - Louise B. Firth; Andrea Desiderato; Antony M. Knights; J. David Aguirre; Juan C. Astudillo; Juan C. Azofeifa‐Solano; David T. Bilton; Su Yin Chee; Hartvig C. Christie; Ronaldo A. Christofoletti; Amelia Curd; Katherine A. Dafforn; et al. (Global Ecology and Biogeography, 2026)
Aim We investigated how local‐scale environmental heterogeneity influences biodiversity patterns across broad biogeographic gradients, using intertidal microhabitats as a model system within one of the most environmentally stressful ecosystems on Earth. Location Intertidal habitats at 26 locations (two rocky shore sites per location) across six continents, spanning 98° of latitude (38°S to 60°N). Time Period 2019–2022. Major Taxa Studied Algae, sessile and mobile invertebrates. Methods We compared biodiversity and thermal environments across contrasting microhabitats (rock pools and adjacent emergent rock) along a latitudinal gradient, sampling during environmentally ‘milder’ and ‘harsher’ periods. Biodiversity was quantified using multiple richness metrics (mean, total, unique taxa) and functional diversity. Results Microhabitat differences strongly influenced biodiversity patterns across latitude. Rock pools consistently supported higher taxonomic and functional diversity than emergent rock, irrespective of sampling period, reflecting their ability to buffer thermal extremes, particularly under harsher conditions. Mean species richness exhibited a non‐linear, s‐shaped latitudinal pattern, with lowest values near the equator and higher richness at mid‐latitudes, diverging from classical Latitudinal Diversity Gradient expectations. Biodiversity differences between microhabitats were greatest in temperate regions and diminished at low latitudes, where extreme conditions constrained diversity across habitats. Main Conclusions Local environmental heterogeneity can substantially modify, and in some cases obscure large‐scale biodiversity patterns. By mediating exposure to environmental stress, intertidal microhabitats provide insight into how fine‐scale variability interacts with latitudinal stress gradients to shape biodiversity distributions. Incorporating microhabitat variability into biogeographic frameworks is important for understanding global biodiversity patterns and predicting ecological responses to climate change.

Integrating legumes to enhance cereal production: The relative inputs of fertiliser nitrogen and legume biological nitrogen fixation in major wheat and maize producing countries - Mark B. Peoples; Xiaoxi Li; John A. Kirkegaard; Roger D. Armstrong; Ignacio A. Ciampitti; Angelinus C. Franke; Ken E. Giller; James R. Hunt; Marie-Hélène Jeuffroy; Jagdish K. Ladha; Gilles Lemaire; Long Li; et al. (Plant and Soil, 2026)
Background Cereal crops dominate arable agriculture and underpin global food supply. Cereal grain yield is closely related to crop nitrogen (N) uptake. However, excessive inputs of N fertiliser in cereal production systems can have negative environmental consequences and represent high financial risk for farmers. Scope This review explores opportunities to reduce the current reliance of the global staples, wheat ( Triticum aestivum ) and maize ( Zea mays ), on N fertiliser by diversifying cereal-based cropping systems with legumes, in both time (rotation) and space (via intercropping). Increases in cereal grain yield and N uptake resulting from the inclusion of legumes in wheat and maize cropping systems are examined across different geographic regions. The role of grain legumes and legume-based forages, cover-crops and green manures is described for the 15 countries responsible for producing > 70% of the world’s wheat and maize and consuming > 80% of the global applications of N fertiliser to these two cereals. Estimates of the contributions from biological N 2 fixation and legume residual N to cropping soils are provided for individual countries and compared to the N offtake in wheat and maize grain and the quantities of N fertiliser applied. The potential increased area of legumes required for the returns of legume N to match the current amounts of N removed in grain or supplied as fertiliser is assessed for each country, and the strategies that might be necessary to encourage farmers to increase the frequency of legumes used in cereal-dominated cropping systems are outlined.

The influence of an environmentally relevant polychlorinated biphenyl mixture on the intestinal microbiota in post-weaning mouse dams - Hui Wang; Laura E. Dean; Xueshu Li; Rachel L. Fitzjerrells; Kai Wang; Ashutosh K. Mangalam; Rachel F. Marek; Conner L. Kennedy; Monica M. Ridlon; Audrey Spiegelhoff; Kimberly P. Keil Stietz; Hans-Joachim Lehmler (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are environmental pollutants linked to neurological impairments by mechanisms involving the gut microbiome. This study examines the effects of maternal exposure to a PCB mixture on the gut microbiome of post-weaning mouse dams. Female C57BL/6 J mice were exposed daily to PCBs at different doses (0, 0.1, 1, or 6 mg/kg body weight/day) before mating, and throughout gestation and lactation. Post-weaning intestinal contents from dams were analyzed to assess microbiome abundance and quantify PCBs and their metabolites. PCB exposure affected the composition of microbial taxa, though not significantly. However, topic modeling analysis identified a distinct microbial community that was significantly more prevalent in the control group compared to post-weaning mouse dams exposed to the MARBLES mixture at medium and high doses. Complex PCBs and metabolite mixtures were detected in the intestinal contents. Certain PCBs and their metabolites were associated with changes in bacterial abundance, as determined by network analysis. These findings show that individual PCBs and their metabolites can affect gut microbial communities, potentially contributing to neurological impairments in mice exposed to PCBs during gestation and lactation. Graphical Abstract

A critical review of textile waste recycling: focusing on global policies, recycling approaches, and recovery products application - Jun Sheng; Hong Chen; Xin Yu; Shiyi Zhao; Hussein E. Al-Hazmi; Xianbao Xu; Xianying Li; Xiaoming Zou; Qiaoying Wang; Xiang Li; Gang Xue (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Ocean Heat Content Sets Another Record in 2025 - Yuying Pan; Lijing Cheng; John Abraham; Kevin E. Trenberth; James Reagan; Juan Du; Zhankun Wang; Andrea Storto; Karina Von Schuckmann; Yujing Zhu; Michael E. Mann; Jiang Zhu; et al. (Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, 2026)
Global ocean warming continued unabated in 2025 in response to increased greenhouse gas concentrations and recent reductions in sulfate aerosols, reflecting the long-term accumulation of heat within the climate system, with conditions evolving toward La Niña during the year. In 2025, global upper 2000 m ocean heat content (OHC) increased by ∼23 ± 8 ZJ relative to 2024 according to IAP/CAS estimates. CIGAR-RT, and Copernicus Marine data confirm the continued ocean heat gain. Regionally, about 33% of the global ocean area ranked among its historical (1958–2025) top three warmest conditions, while about 57% fell within the top five, including the tropical and South Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, North Indian Ocean, and Southern Oceans, underscoring the broad ocean warming across basins. Multiple datasets consistently indicate ocean warming, as measured by 0–2000 m OHC, increased from 0.14 ± 0.03 W m −2 (10 yr) −1 during 1960–2025 to 0.32 ± 0.14 W m −2 (10 yr) −1 during 2005–2025 (IAP/CAS), the latter being consistent with EEI (Earth’s Energy Imbalance) estimates within uncertainties. In contrast, the global annual mean sea surface temperature (SST) in 2025 was 0.49°C above the 1981–2010 baseline and 0.12 ± 0.03°C lower than in 2024 (IAP/CAS; similar in CMA-SST, FY3 MWRI SST, ERSSTv5 and Copernicus Marine data), consistent with the development of La Niña conditions, but still ranking as the third-warmest year on record.

Seismological observations of the 2011 Nabro, Eritrea eruption: implications for eruptive deep closure and volcano-tectonic interactions - Shaodong Li; Emily E. Brodsky (Bulletin of Volcanology, 2026)
Understanding the eruptive processes of an active volcano is integral to eruption prediction and hazard mitigation, and co-eruptive earthquakes are potentially a vital indicator. However, co-eruptive seismicity is hard to detect and interpret given the elevated level of tremors, scarcity of seismic stations, and large explosive events. We used a single station at Nabro Volcano, Eritrea, starting on 23 June, 11 days after the onset, which provided a suitable dataset to study co-eruptive seismicity and volcano-tectonic interactions. We detected and classified the events according to their waveform features: short-duration mid-crustal events, long-duration events, and events clustered at approximately an S-P traveltime difference consistent with the vent location, subdivided into the events with large P/S ratios and the ordinary ones. Overall, the daily Nabro seismicity rate has a strong relationship to the daily SO 2 emission rate. We observed seismic patterns linked to the vent openness and eruptive styles. Seismically recorded events at the vent decrease when the strength of the ash eruption increases, which suggests that stronger ash eruption unclogs the vent, reduces stress accumulation in the plumbing system, and discourages earthquake nucleation. We also discovered a strong linkage between the SO 2 eruption and a seismically inferred deep magma reservoir. Activation of deep-seated earthquakes accompanying a decline in SO 2 flux is observed in two transitional ash eruptions. In addition, we observe an abrupt increase in microseismicity near Lake Afrera following the cessation of the eruption, which suggests the interactions between the volcano and the magmatic-enriched rift zone. The observation, in summary, reveals the closure of an open system, which is closely tracked by collapse-related mid-crustal seismicity.

A statistical representation of oil spill fate in the Salish Sea (Part 1) - Rachael D. Mueller; Susan E. Allen; Stephanie Chang; Haibo Niu; Douglas J. Latornell; Shihan Li; Ryah Bagshaw; Ashutosh Bhudia; Vicky Do; Krista Forysinski; Ben Moore-Maley; Cameron Power (Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2026)