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View article: GentleHumanoid: Learning Upper-body Compliance for Contact-rich Human and Object Interaction
GentleHumanoid: Learning Upper-body Compliance for Contact-rich Human and Object Interaction Open
Humanoid robots are expected to operate in human-centered environments where safe and natural physical interaction is essential. However, most recent reinforcement learning (RL) policies emphasize rigid tracking and suppress external force…
View article: Pathological features of the placenta in hypothyroidism during pregnancy: a population-based retrospective cohort study in Chinese population
Pathological features of the placenta in hypothyroidism during pregnancy: a population-based retrospective cohort study in Chinese population Open
Background Pregnant women, due to changes in their metabolic and immune states, are a high - risk group for thyroid diseases. The most common one among them is hypothyroidism. However, there are few reports on its impact on placental morph…
View article: Stereoisomeric Mixture of a Multigram-Synthesized Helicene Assembles Swiftly into Hierarchical Ribbons via Supramolecular Sheets
Stereoisomeric Mixture of a Multigram-Synthesized Helicene Assembles Swiftly into Hierarchical Ribbons via Supramolecular Sheets Open
Hierarchical supramolecular assembly is a hallmark of biological systems but remains difficult to emulate with synthetic tectons. The challenge increases with chiral tectons, particularly when they are not optically enriched. It follows th…
View article: Mechanism for the Fluctuation in Coulombic Efficiency of Lithium Metal Anodes After Calendar Aging
Mechanism for the Fluctuation in Coulombic Efficiency of Lithium Metal Anodes After Calendar Aging Open
Calendar aging significantly affects lithium metal battery performance, with even short rest periods causing measurable drops in Coulombic efficiency (CE). However, most studies focus only on CE losses during rest, and the impact on subseq…
View article: Sensitive Hormone and Neurotransmitter Detection with Carbon Flower Electrodes
Sensitive Hormone and Neurotransmitter Detection with Carbon Flower Electrodes Open
Carbon-based electrochemical sensors have attracted substantial attention for continuous health monitoring due to their high surface area, wide potential window, capability for repeated measurements, and compatibility with soft wearable el…
View article: The Role of Deep Cerebral Tracts in Predicting Postoperative Aphasia: An <scp>nTMS</scp>‐Based Investigation of the Corticothalamic Fibers
The Role of Deep Cerebral Tracts in Predicting Postoperative Aphasia: An <span>nTMS</span>‐Based Investigation of the Corticothalamic Fibers Open
Postoperative aphasia (POA) is a common complication in patients undergoing surgery for language‐eloquent lesions. This study aimed to enhance the prediction of POA by leveraging preoperative navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (nT…
View article: Molecular cloning, prokaryotic expression and induction characteristics of the sesquiterpene synthase gene (AsSS15) from the Chi-Nan germplasm (Aquilaria sinensis)
Molecular cloning, prokaryotic expression and induction characteristics of the sesquiterpene synthase gene (AsSS15) from the Chi-Nan germplasm (Aquilaria sinensis) Open
View article: Microwave engineering of tunable spin interactions with superconducting qubits
Microwave engineering of tunable spin interactions with superconducting qubits Open
Quantum simulation has emerged as a powerful framework for investigating complex many-body phenomena. A key requirement for emulating these dynamics is the realization of fully controllable quantum systems enabling various spin interaction…
View article: Many-body delocalization with a two-dimensional 70-qubit superconducting quantum simulator
Many-body delocalization with a two-dimensional 70-qubit superconducting quantum simulator Open
Quantum many-body systems with sufficiently strong disorder can exhibit a non-equilibrium phenomenon, known as the many-body localization (MBL), which is distinct from conventional thermalization. While the MBL regime has been extensively …
View article: Postoperative aphasia prediction in patients with language-eloquent tumors using nTMS mapping-based deep learning model analysis
Postoperative aphasia prediction in patients with language-eloquent tumors using nTMS mapping-based deep learning model analysis Open
View article: A guide for nanomechanical characterization of soft matter via AFM: From mode selection to data reporting
A guide for nanomechanical characterization of soft matter via AFM: From mode selection to data reporting Open
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) enables high-resolution mechanical characterization of soft materials at the nanoscale. It offers unique advantages over conventional mechanical testing methods by providing spatially resolved properties, requ…
View article: A damage-perceptive, self-healing electronic skin with millimeter resolution
A damage-perceptive, self-healing electronic skin with millimeter resolution Open
View article: Hierarchical Moiety-Aware Graph Transformer for Li-metal Electrolyte Formulation Design
Hierarchical Moiety-Aware Graph Transformer for Li-metal Electrolyte Formulation Design Open
Maximizing Coulombic efficiency (CE) is critical in improving battery life and performance, although existing predictive models overlook the very chemical design strategies that drive electrolyte performance. Here, we introduce HELENA (Hie…
View article: Hierarchical Moiety-Aware Graph Transformer for Li-metal Electrolyte Formulation Design
Hierarchical Moiety-Aware Graph Transformer for Li-metal Electrolyte Formulation Design Open
Maximizing Coulombic efficiency (CE) is critical in improving battery life and performance, although existing predictive models overlook the very chemical design strategies that drive electrolyte performance. Here, we introduce HELENA (Hie…
View article: Hierarchical Moiety-Aware Graph Transformer for Li-metal Electrolyte Formulation Design
Hierarchical Moiety-Aware Graph Transformer for Li-metal Electrolyte Formulation Design Open
Maximizing Coulombic efficiency (CE) is critical in improving battery life and performance, although existing predictive models overlook the very chemical design strategies that drive electrolyte performance. Here, we introduce HELENA (Hie…
View article: Ion-conductive organic networks for battery applications
Ion-conductive organic networks for battery applications Open
An anode includes: (1) a current collector; and (2) an interfacial layer disposed over the current collector. The interfacial layer includes an ion-conductive organic network including anionic coordination units, organic linkers bonded thr…
View article: Titanium-, nitrogen-doped carbon flowers catalyze the electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction to ammonia
Titanium-, nitrogen-doped carbon flowers catalyze the electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction to ammonia Open
An emerging design heuristic for electrochemical nitrate reduction (NO3RR) catalysts is synthesizing electron-deficient sites to facilitate binding of electron-rich NO3-. However, this rule has rarely been applied to metal-, nitrogen-doped…
View article: High-precision pulse calibration of tunable couplers for high-fidelity two-qubit gates in superconducting quantum processors
High-precision pulse calibration of tunable couplers for high-fidelity two-qubit gates in superconducting quantum processors Open
For superconducting quantum processors, stable high-fidelity two-qubit operations depend on precise flux control of the tunable coupler. However, the pulse distortion poses a significant challenge to the control precision. Current calibrat…
View article: Monofluorinated acetal electrolyte for high-performance lithium metal batteries
Monofluorinated acetal electrolyte for high-performance lithium metal batteries Open
High degree of fluorination for ether electrolytes has resulted in improved cycling stability of lithium metal batteries due to stable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation and good oxidative stability. However, the sluggish ion tra…
View article: Postoperative aphasia prediction in patients with language-eloquent tumors using nTMS mapping-based deep learning model analysis
Postoperative aphasia prediction in patients with language-eloquent tumors using nTMS mapping-based deep learning model analysis Open
View article: Effect of Molecular Weight and End Groups on Ionic Conductivity of Polyester-Based Solid-State Electrolytes
Effect of Molecular Weight and End Groups on Ionic Conductivity of Polyester-Based Solid-State Electrolytes Open
View article: A Multimodal Platform for Real-Time Neurochemical and Electrophysiologic Monitoring for Intraoperative Neurosurgical Applications
A Multimodal Platform for Real-Time Neurochemical and Electrophysiologic Monitoring for Intraoperative Neurosurgical Applications Open
View article: A Robust Odor Mixture Quantification Method Based on Active Sensing Using Both QCM Frequency Shifts and Resistance Changes of Multiple Harmonics
A Robust Odor Mixture Quantification Method Based on Active Sensing Using Both QCM Frequency Shifts and Resistance Changes of Multiple Harmonics Open
View article: Revealing Solvent-Assisted Li+ Transport in the Solid Electrolyte Interphase in operando
Revealing Solvent-Assisted Li+ Transport in the Solid Electrolyte Interphase in operando Open
View article: Genetically-targeted photocatalytic organic dyes for spatiotemporally controlled organic synthesis directed by specific living cells
Genetically-targeted photocatalytic organic dyes for spatiotemporally controlled organic synthesis directed by specific living cells Open
Catalytic reactions of a broad range of abiotic molecules and macromolecules are beyond the native capabilities of mammals. Natural enzymes from prokaryotes or plant-based eukaryotes have limited substrate scopes. Therefore, broadening the…
View article: Design Considerations and Fabrication Protocols of High-Performance Intrinsically Stretchable Transistors and Integrated Circuits
Design Considerations and Fabrication Protocols of High-Performance Intrinsically Stretchable Transistors and Integrated Circuits Open
Intrinsically stretchable electronics represent a significant advancement in wearable and implantable technologies, as they offer a unique advantage by maintaining intimate tissue contact while accommodating movements and size changes. Thi…
View article: Molecularly Designed and Nanoconfined Polymer Electronic Materials for Skin-like Electronics
Molecularly Designed and Nanoconfined Polymer Electronic Materials for Skin-like Electronics Open
Stretchable electronics have seen substantial development in skin-like mechanical properties and functionality thanks to the advancements made in intrinsically stretchable polymer electronic materials. Nanoscale phase separation of polymer…
View article: Additively manufactured micro-lattice dielectrics for multiaxial capacitive sensors
Additively manufactured micro-lattice dielectrics for multiaxial capacitive sensors Open
Soft sensors that can perceive multiaxial forces, such as normal and shear, are of interest for dexterous robotic manipulation and monitoring of human performance. Typical planar fabrication techniques have substantial design constraints t…
View article: Hyperconjugation-Controlled Molecular Conformation Weakens Lithium-Ion Solvation and Stabilizes Lithium Metal Anode
Hyperconjugation-Controlled Molecular Conformation Weakens Lithium-Ion Solvation and Stabilizes Lithium Metal Anode Open
Tuning the solvation structure of lithium ions via electrolyte engineering has proven effective for lithium metal (Li) anode. Further advancement that bypasses the trial-and-error practice relies on the establishment of molecular design pr…
View article: Failure Process During Fast Charging of Lithium Metal Batteries with Weakly Solvating Fluoroether Electrolytes
Failure Process During Fast Charging of Lithium Metal Batteries with Weakly Solvating Fluoroether Electrolytes Open
While improving the lithium metal (Li) Coulombic efficiency has been a focus for electrolyte design, the performance under high current densities is less studied yet highly relevant for practical applications. Here, we evaluate the charge-…