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The exponential growth of consumer electronics has engendered a parallel crisis: a burgeoning mountain of electronic waste (e-waste) laden with both toxic materials and valuable metals. Within this waste stream lies a particularly critical resource: rare earth elements (REEs), which are indispensable for modern technologies ranging from smartphones and electric

Triboelectrification, the process by which materials become electrically charged after coming into contact and then separating, is a ubiquitous phenomenon in granular media undergoing aeolian (wind-driven) transport. This mechanism not only influences particle motion and aggregation but also shapes the morphogenesis of dunes and dust activity across Earth and Mars.

The dawn of multi-messenger astronomy, heralded by the coincident detection of gravitational waves (GWs) and electromagnetic radiation from the binary neutron star merger GW170817, has opened a new window into the most extreme environments in the universe. This event confirmed that neutron star mergers are a site of heavy element

Endogenous viral elements (EVEs), remnants of ancient viral infections archived within host genomes, provide a unique molecular record of past host-pathogen interactions. Paleogenomic approaches have begun to unlock these traces from ancient DNA (aDNA) recovered from subfossil or permafrost-preserved remains, offering new perspectives on how viral insertions have influenced host

Volcano monitoring is traditionally a science of proxies. Geodetic stations track ground deformation, seismometers listen for the fracturing of rock, and gas sensors measure surface emissions. While invaluable, these methods monitor the effects of subsurface magma movement, not the movement itself. This paradigm often leaves volcanologists in a reactive position,

The ubiquity of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) microplastics in marine ecosystems represents a paramount environmental crisis. These persistent pollutants accumulate in oceanic gyres, infiltrate the marine food web, and pose a significant threat to biodiversity and potentially human health. Current remediation strategies, which are largely focused on physical collection or limited-scope

The exponential growth of data processing and storage has led to the proliferation of high-density data centers, which are among the most energy-intensive commercial buildings. A significant portion of this energy, often exceeding 40%, is consumed by cooling systems required to dissipate the immense waste heat generated by servers. This