The Present Epoch May Not Be Representative in Determining the History of Water on Mars

Exploration of the History of Water on Mars: From Seasonal Cycles to Long-Term Evolution Academic Background As one of the planets in the solar system closest to Earth, Mars has long been a focus of scientific interest. The presence and evolution of water on Mars are directly related to whether the planet once had conditions suitable for life. Unde...

Inferring Phase Transitions and Critical Exponents from Limited Observations with Thermodynamic Maps

Inferring Phase Transitions and Critical Exponents from Limited Observations with Thermodynamic Maps Academic Background Phase transitions are ubiquitous phenomena in nature, ranging from the boiling of water to the ferromagnetic-paramagnetic transition in magnetic materials, and even to conformational changes in biomolecules such as proteins and n...

MINFLUX Fluorescence Nanoscopy in Biological Tissue

MINFLUX Fluorescence Nanoscopy in Biological Tissue

MINFLUX Nanoscopy in Biological Tissue: Breaking the Resolution Barrier of Fluorescence Microscopy Academic Background Fluorescence microscopy plays a crucial role in biological research, but its resolution is limited by the diffraction barrier, typically around 200 nanometers. In recent years, the development of super-resolution microscopy (SR) te...

Chiral π Domain Walls Composed of Twin Half-Integer Surface Disclinations in Ferroelectric Nematic Liquid Crystals

Chiral π Domain Walls Composed of Twin Half-Integer Surface Disclinations in Ferroelectric Nematic Liquid Crystals Academic Background π domain walls in ferroelectric materials are interfaces that separate regions of different polarizations. Their structures are not only of fundamental interest but also hold practical importance in many application...

Triple Oxygen Isotopes of Lunar Water Unveil Indigenous and Cometary Heritage

Triple Oxygen Isotopes of Lunar Water Reveal Indigenous and Cometary Heritage The origin of water on the Moon has long been a pivotal question in planetary science, especially with the increasing need for water resources in the race to establish lunar bases. Potential sources of lunar water include indigenous lunar components, water production by s...