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Global Study Reveals Drought Adaptability of Karst Vegetation
A recent study published in npj Climate and Atmospheric Science unveils that ecosystems with more complete ecological succession and longer duration exhibit strong adaptability to drought. Using long-term satellite imagery (2000-2019) and an advanced automated algorithm, an international research team developed an evaluation framework based on a vegetation response intensity (RI), incorporating drought stress windows and delayed vegetation response windows to assess vegetation adaptability to drought. Their findings highlight significant differences and critical mechanisms underlying changes in karst vegetation drought adaptability.
Oct 17, 2025
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Wetware Computing Paves the Way for Low-Power AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, the energy demands and computational load on traditional silicon-based chips are skyrocketing. With conventional hardware approaching its physical limits, scientists are exploring novel approaches that integrate biology with technology. One promising direction is Wetware Computing, which leverages living neuronal networks to perform computations with remarkable energy efficiency and learning capability.
Sep 25, 2025
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Scientists Develop Advanced Electrodes to Unlock Secrets of Neuronal Activity During Hibernation
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a nanocomposite-modified microelectrode array (MEA) that enables long-term, high-sensitivity monitoring of neuronal activity during hibernation—revealing how certain brain cells sustain life under extremely low metabolic states. The study could pave the way for medical advances in treating stroke and metabolic disorders, as well as innovative solutions for long-duration space travel.
Sep 25, 2025
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China Conducts Tethered Balloon Experiment, Offering New Insights into Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Ecosystem
LHASA, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists recently carried out the "Jimu-1" tethered balloon atmospheric observation experiment in Lulang, Nyingchi, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, which is expected to provide a new perspective for unraveling the mysteries of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau ecosystem.
Sep 21, 2025
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Study Reveals Spatial Pattern of Tianshui's Folk Defensive Settlements
A team of Chinese researchers has systematically mapped and analyzed the cultural landscape of historic fortresses in Tianshui, Gansu Province, northwestern China, shedding new light on a long-overlooked form of grassroots heritage. Using a combination of field investigations and geographic information technologies, the study identified 718 fortresses across the region, revealing their spatial distribution, historical significance, and the natural and social forces that shaped them. The findings, published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications also led to the creation of the first cultural landscape database of Tianshui fortresses, offering vital support for local cultural preservation and heritage tourism development.
Sep 04, 2025
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