Extending the use of phased arrays (i.e. coherent arrays of antenna elements) to non-classical states of light would be useful for several quantum technologies, but losses and transceivers noise have hindered efforts so far. Here, the authors demonstrate a silicon photonic-electronic system able to perform 32-pixel imaging, beamforming and beamsteering of squeezed light transmitted over free space toward unlocking wireless applications of quantum technologies.

The authors advance the foundations of exciton-polariton transport based on a field-theoretical approach. This provides microscopic insight on the experimentally observed group velocity renormalization effect.

Physical sources of randomness are indispensable for information technology and modern cryptography. In this Perspective, the authors explore entropy as a key concept and the interdisciplinary work that utilizes randomness.

Thermochromic hydrogels are promising media for smart windows, though controlling near-infrared absorption is challenging. Here, the authors use deuterium oxide-based hydrogel to regulate the photophysical properties for thermochromic smart windows.

Using computational methods to predict polymer properties has been challenging, limiting predictive accuracy. Here the authors show calculate binding energies of supramolecular fragments to predict the mechanical properties of polyurethane elastomers.

This study reports COF catalysts with varying nitrogen atom configurations for photocatalytic H2O2 production and in situ water treatment, in which TpPm COF exhibits a H2O2 production rate of 17014 μmol g-1 h −1 in pure water without oxygen aeration.

This study reveals that Holocene drying-induced woody plant expansion in peatlands suppresses microbial heterotrophic activity and enhances organic matter stability, creating a natural buffer for carbon storage under climatic stress.

High-resolution sensitivity experiments show that tropical cyclones can induce long-term oceanic temperature perturbations, which affect the mean state and variability of the Kuroshio Current through geostrophic processes.

“Dissolved oxygen (DO) sustains river ecosystems, but the effects of hydrological extremes remain poorly understood. Here it is shown that sudden floods cause abrupt declines in DO, suggesting that increased future flooding may lead to the degradation of aquatic ecosystems.

Coastal migration under sea level rise is more likely in higher- than in lower-income contexts. Key determinants of migration include flood risk, response efficacy, self-efficacy, place attachment, and age. Important trade-offs exist between migration and in-situ flood adaptation.

The SsCm1 effector of the pathogenic fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, despite the lack of canonical chorismate mutase activity, inhibits chloroplast immunity and alleviates photoinhibition in host cells via stabilizing chloroplast protein MORF2.

The RNA editing enzyme ADAR1 blocks interferon responses triggered by cytosolic RNA sensors, and has been proposed as a potential target in immuno-oncology. Here, the authors report that BRCA1/2 and ADAR1 are synthetic lethal, showing that ADAR1 depletion in BRCA1-mutant cells causes autocrine interferon poisoning

Drivers of viral evolution in SARS-CoV-2 are insufficiently understood. In this study, the authors show how a key SARS-CoV-2 mutation, NSP4 T492I, is potentially responsible for accelerating genome evolution to develop adaptive variants (e.g. Omicron).

This study reveals that lysosomal dysfunction in senescent cells impairs lipid peroxidation and ferroptosis under cystine deprivation, uncovering a new mechanism of ferroptosis resistance linked to cellular senescence and providing a therapeutic strategy for age-related diseases.

Dengue virus transmission by Ae. aegypti mosquitoes poses a significant public health threat, necessitating innovative control strategies. Here, the authors demonstrate that, while successive blood feeding increases earlier dengue virus dissemination, the inhibitory effects of Wolbachia remain strong, highlighting Wolbachia’s potential to disrupt dengue transmission under natural feeding conditions.

The diagnosis and prognosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) relies on invasive renal biopsies, which can be clinically constrained. Here, the authors develop a non-invasive model using retinal images that can be used to screen for CKD and identify five common pathological types of CKD.

Sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (SA-AKI) leads to significant morbidity and mortality, but early diagnosis remains challenging. Here the authors use single urinary extracellular vesicle proteomics to identify complement receptor CD35 as a biomarker for sepsis-associated acute kidney injury.

Key cardiac transcription factors require precise regulation for heart development and function. Here, the authors show that the miR-200 family controls cardiomyocyte differentiation and maturation, with its loss causing structural heart defects.

Here, Delaroque et al. show that maternal intake of dietary emulsifiers alters offspring microbiota early in life, which, associated with perturbation of goblet cell function, promotes increased susceptibility to inflammatory diseases in adulthood.

The RNA editing enzyme ADAR1 blocks interferon responses triggered by cytosolic RNA sensors, and has been proposed as a potential target in immuno-oncology. Here, the authors report that BRCA1/2 and ADAR1 are synthetic lethal, showing that ADAR1 depletion in BRCA1-mutant cells causes autocrine interferon poisoning

Governments use AI to speed up welfare decisions, raising concerns about fairness and accuracy. Here, the authors find that welfare claimants are more averse to AI and their preferences less understood by others, suggesting the risk of biased systems that neglect vulnerable voices.

Seed separation ensures only high-quality seeds are used in agriculture. Here, authors present a low-cost system using ultrasonic phased arrays to manipulate, and eject seeds based on characteristics like size and colour, enabling precise, flexible, and contactless sorting.

A cross-national survey in Latin America finds that emotional responses strongly predict climate risk perceptions. Unlike high-income countries, political ideology and socio-demographics have weak effects, suggesting opportunities for cross-party climate collaboration.

Reducing the size of the nanopesticide delivery system could improve pesticidal efficacy, but achieving unimolecular-sized nanosystems in a water-based process remains challenging. Here, the authors develop a water-based unimolecular platform that enhances cellular uptake, insect-dermis and leaf-cuticle penetration of pesticide, leading to improved field control efficacy against multiple pests.

Cui et al. find that open trade policy is a key factor for achieving low-cost solar photovoltaic supply chains. This conclusion holds even for regions, like Europe, that seek to localize solar production capacity.