The InSight mission has obtained seismic data from Mars,offering new insights into the planet’s internal structure and seismic activity.However,the raw data released to the public contain various sources of noise,suc...The InSight mission has obtained seismic data from Mars,offering new insights into the planet’s internal structure and seismic activity.However,the raw data released to the public contain various sources of noise,such as ticks and glitches,which hamper further seismological studies.This paper presents step-by-step processing of InSight’s Very Broad Band seismic data,focusing on the suppression and removal of non-seismic noise.The processing stages include tick noise removal,glitch signal suppression,multicomponent synchronization,instrument response correction,and rotation of orthogonal components.The processed datasets and associated codes are openly accessible and will support ongoing efforts to explore the geophysical properties of Mars and contribute to the broader field of planetary seismology.展开更多
In recent years,with the increasing attention to issues related to carbon emissions,such as carbon tariffs and government netzero carbon emission policies,carbon emissions have become an important indicator that is be...In recent years,with the increasing attention to issues related to carbon emissions,such as carbon tariffs and government netzero carbon emission policies,carbon emissions have become an important indicator that is being prioritized by governments worldwide.The Google Environmental Insights Explorer(EIE)tool has been developed to facilitate the collection and integration of data in this context.This study focuses on Tainan City and utilizes EIE to analyze greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.By using EIE,the study obtains data on greenhouse gas emissions from transportation activities in Tainan City.EIE utilizes data collected by Google and simulation functions to estimate data based on actual measurements of transportation activities.This tool saves time and resources by eliminating the need for on-site investigations while providing data that closely represent the real emissions from transportation activities in urban areas.Transportation vehicles contribute to greenhouse gas emissions in two ways:through direct combustion of fossil fuels and through the consumption of electricity in electric vehicles(EVs).The level of greenhouse gas emissions in a city’s transportation industry depends on factors such as transportation modes,fuel types,fleet age and energy efficiency,total distance traveled,and annual mileage.EIE estimates the greenhouse gas emissions from Tainan City’s transportation industry in 2022 to be 3,320,000 metric tons,including emissions from buses,motorcycles,cars,walking,railways,bicycles,and other modes of transportation.展开更多
This study integrates multiple sources of data(transaction data,policy text,public opinion data)with visualization techniques(such as heat maps,time-series trend charts,3D building brochures)to construct an analysis f...This study integrates multiple sources of data(transaction data,policy text,public opinion data)with visualization techniques(such as heat maps,time-series trend charts,3D building brochures)to construct an analysis framework for the Chengdu real estate market.By using the Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System(ANFIS)prediction model,spatial GIS(Geographic Information System analysis)analysis,and interactive dashboards,this study reveals market differentiation,policy impacts,and changes in demand structure,thereby providing decision support for the government,enterprises,and homebuyers.展开更多
April 14-16,Manchester,United KingdomThe Global Age Assurance Standards Summit2026 brings together the international age assurance community for three days of practical insight,shared learning and real-world experienc...April 14-16,Manchester,United KingdomThe Global Age Assurance Standards Summit2026 brings together the international age assurance community for three days of practical insight,shared learning and real-world experience focused on implementing age assurance systems in live environments.展开更多
This paper investigates the in uence of local SS-quasinormal maximal subgroups of Sylow subgroups on the structure of nite groups.We present several new criteria on p-nilpotency of nite groups by utilizing a small qua...This paper investigates the in uence of local SS-quasinormal maximal subgroups of Sylow subgroups on the structure of nite groups.We present several new criteria on p-nilpotency of nite groups by utilizing a small quantity of local SS-quasinormal maximal subgroups of Sylow p-subgroups.As applications,we obtain some sucient conditions for a nite group to be in a saturated formation containing the class of supersolvable groups.展开更多
Passion fruit(Passiflora edulis Sims)is an economically valuable fruit that is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.Here,we report an~1341.7Mb chromosome-scale genome assembly of passion fruit,w...Passion fruit(Passiflora edulis Sims)is an economically valuable fruit that is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.Here,we report an~1341.7Mb chromosome-scale genome assembly of passion fruit,with 98.91%(~1327.18Mb)of the assembly assigned to nine pseudochromosomes.The genome includes 23,171 protein-coding genes,and most of the assembled sequences are repetitive sequences,with long-terminal repeats(LTRs)being the most abundant.Phylogenetic analysis revealed that passion fruit diverged after Brassicaceae and before Euphorbiaceae.Ks analysis showed that two whole-genome duplication events occurred in passion fruit at 65 MYA and 12 MYA,which may have contributed to its large genome size.An integrated analysis of genomic,transcriptomic,and metabolomic data showed that‘alpha-linolenic acid metabolism’,‘metabolic pathways’,and‘secondary metabolic pathways’were the main pathways involved in the synthesis of important volatile organic compounds(VOCs)in passion fruit,and this analysis identified some candidate genes,including GDP-fucose Transporter 1-like,Tetratricopeptide repeat protein 33,protein NETWORKED 4B isoform X1,and Golgin Subfamily A member 6-like protein 22.In addition,we identified 13 important gene families in fatty acid pathways and eight important gene families in terpene pathways.Gene family analysis showed that the ACX,ADH,ALDH,and HPL gene families,especially ACX13/14/15/20,ADH13/26/33,ALDH1/4/21,and HPL4/6,were the key genes for ester synthesis,while the TPS gene family,especially PeTPS2/3/4/24,was the key gene family for terpene synthesis.This work provides insights into genome evolution and flavor trait biology and offers valuable resources for the improved cultivation of passion fruit.展开更多
We report the acquisition of a high-quality haploid chromosome-scale genome assembly for the first time in a tree species,Eucommia ulmoides,which is known for its rubber biosynthesis and medicinal applications.The ass...We report the acquisition of a high-quality haploid chromosome-scale genome assembly for the first time in a tree species,Eucommia ulmoides,which is known for its rubber biosynthesis and medicinal applications.The assembly was obtained by applying PacBio and Hi–C technologies to a haploid that we specifically generated.Compared to the initial genome release,this one has significantly improved assembly quality.The scaffold N50(53.15 MB)increased 28-fold,and the repetitive sequence content(520 Mb)increased by 158.24 Mb,whereas the number of gaps decreased from 104,772 to 128.A total of 92.87%of the 26,001 predicted protein-coding genes identified with multiple strategies were anchored to the 17 chromosomes.A new whole-genome duplication event was superimposed on the earlierγpaleohexaploidization event,and the expansion of long terminal repeats contributed greatly to the evolution of the genome.The more primitive rubber biosynthesis of this species,as opposed to that in Hevea brasiliensis,relies on the methylerythritol-phosphate pathway rather than the mevalonate pathway to synthesize isoprenyl diphosphate,as the MEP pathway operates predominantly in trans-polyisoprene-containing leaves and central peels.Chlorogenic acid biosynthesis pathway enzymes were preferentially expressed in leaves rather than in bark.This assembly with higher sequence contiguity can foster not only studies on genome structure and evolution,gene mapping,epigenetic analysis and functional genomics but also efforts to improve E.ulmoides for industrial and medical uses through genetic engineering.展开更多
Gibberellins(GAs)are considered potentially important regulators of cell elongation and expansion in plants.Carrot undergoes significant alteration in organ size during its growth and development.However,the molecular...Gibberellins(GAs)are considered potentially important regulators of cell elongation and expansion in plants.Carrot undergoes significant alteration in organ size during its growth and development.However,the molecular mechanisms underlying gibberellin accumulation and perception during carrot growth and development remain unclear.In this study,five stages of carrot growth and development were investigated using morphological and anatomical structural techniques.Gibberellin levels in leaf,petiole,and taproot tissues were also investigated for all five stages.Gibberellin levels in the roots initially increased and then decreased,but these levels were lower than those in the petioles and leaves.Genes involved in gibberellin biosynthesis and signaling were identified from the carrotDB,and their expression was analyzed.All of the genes were evidently responsive to carrot growth and development,and some of them showed tissue-specific expression.The results suggested that gibberellin level may play a vital role in carrot elongation and expansion.The relative transcription levels of gibberellin pathway-related genes may be the main cause of the different bioactive GAs levels,thus exerting influences on gibberellin perception and signals.Carrot growth and development may be regulated by modification of the genes involved in gibberellin biosynthesis,catabolism,and perception.展开更多
The South China Sea（SCS）,the largest marginal sea of the Northwest Pacific Ocean,is characterized by frequent occurrence of energetic mesoscale eddies.The eddy diameters range from 100 to 300 km.The eddy lifespan va...The South China Sea（SCS）,the largest marginal sea of the Northwest Pacific Ocean,is characterized by frequent occurrence of energetic mesoscale eddies.The eddy diameters range from 100 to 300 km.The eddy lifespan varies from several days to several months with the longest time of seven months（Zheng et al.,2017）.The eddy disturbance reaches down to the ocean bottom layer.展开更多
The inadvertent dissolution of gangue minerals is frequently detrimental to the flotation of valuable minerals.We investigated the effect of conditioning time on the separation of brucite and serpentine by flotation.B...The inadvertent dissolution of gangue minerals is frequently detrimental to the flotation of valuable minerals.We investigated the effect of conditioning time on the separation of brucite and serpentine by flotation.By analyzing the Mg2+concentration,relative element content,and pulp viscosity,we studied the effect of mineral dissolution on brucite flotation.The results of artificially mixed mineral flotation tests(with-10μm serpentine)showed that by extending the conditioning time from 60 to 360 s,a large amount of Mg2+on the mineral surface gradually dissolved into the pulp,resulting in a decreased brucite recovery(from 83.83%to 76.79%)and an increased recovery of serpentine from 52.12%to 64.03%.To analyze the agglomeration behavior of brucite and serpentine,we used scanning electron microscopy,which clearly showed the different adhesion behaviors of different conditioning times.Lastly,the total interaction energy,as determined based on the extended DLVO(Derjaguin-Landau-Verwey-Overbeek)theory,also supports the conclusion that the gravitational force between brucite and serpentine increases significantly with increased conditioning time.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2022YFF 0503203 and 2024YFF0809900)the Research Funds of the Institute of Geophysics,China Earthquake Administration(No.DQJB24X28)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42474226 and 42441827).
文摘The InSight mission has obtained seismic data from Mars,offering new insights into the planet’s internal structure and seismic activity.However,the raw data released to the public contain various sources of noise,such as ticks and glitches,which hamper further seismological studies.This paper presents step-by-step processing of InSight’s Very Broad Band seismic data,focusing on the suppression and removal of non-seismic noise.The processing stages include tick noise removal,glitch signal suppression,multicomponent synchronization,instrument response correction,and rotation of orthogonal components.The processed datasets and associated codes are openly accessible and will support ongoing efforts to explore the geophysical properties of Mars and contribute to the broader field of planetary seismology.
文摘In recent years,with the increasing attention to issues related to carbon emissions,such as carbon tariffs and government netzero carbon emission policies,carbon emissions have become an important indicator that is being prioritized by governments worldwide.The Google Environmental Insights Explorer(EIE)tool has been developed to facilitate the collection and integration of data in this context.This study focuses on Tainan City and utilizes EIE to analyze greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.By using EIE,the study obtains data on greenhouse gas emissions from transportation activities in Tainan City.EIE utilizes data collected by Google and simulation functions to estimate data based on actual measurements of transportation activities.This tool saves time and resources by eliminating the need for on-site investigations while providing data that closely represent the real emissions from transportation activities in urban areas.Transportation vehicles contribute to greenhouse gas emissions in two ways:through direct combustion of fossil fuels and through the consumption of electricity in electric vehicles(EVs).The level of greenhouse gas emissions in a city’s transportation industry depends on factors such as transportation modes,fuel types,fleet age and energy efficiency,total distance traveled,and annual mileage.EIE estimates the greenhouse gas emissions from Tainan City’s transportation industry in 2022 to be 3,320,000 metric tons,including emissions from buses,motorcycles,cars,walking,railways,bicycles,and other modes of transportation.
基金Chengdu City Philosophy and Social Sciences Research Center“artificial intelligence+urban communication”theory and Application Research Center Project“Chengdu real estate vertical market public opinion data visualization research”(Project No.RZCC2025017).
文摘This study integrates multiple sources of data(transaction data,policy text,public opinion data)with visualization techniques(such as heat maps,time-series trend charts,3D building brochures)to construct an analysis framework for the Chengdu real estate market.By using the Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System(ANFIS)prediction model,spatial GIS(Geographic Information System analysis)analysis,and interactive dashboards,this study reveals market differentiation,policy impacts,and changes in demand structure,thereby providing decision support for the government,enterprises,and homebuyers.
文摘April 14-16,Manchester,United KingdomThe Global Age Assurance Standards Summit2026 brings together the international age assurance community for three days of practical insight,shared learning and real-world experience focused on implementing age assurance systems in live environments.
基金Supported by NSF of China(12061011)NSF of Guangxi(2023GXN-SFAA026333)。
文摘This paper investigates the in uence of local SS-quasinormal maximal subgroups of Sylow subgroups on the structure of nite groups.We present several new criteria on p-nilpotency of nite groups by utilizing a small quantity of local SS-quasinormal maximal subgroups of Sylow p-subgroups.As applications,we obtain some sucient conditions for a nite group to be in a saturated formation containing the class of supersolvable groups.
基金the Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund for the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences(No.1630092020003)Integrated Demonstration of Key Techniques for the Industrial Development of Featured Crops in Rocky Desertification Areas of Yunnan-Guangxi-Guizhou Provinces(SMH2019-2021)+1 种基金the Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund for the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences(No.1630052019022)the Foundation of the State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking(No.23190444).
文摘Passion fruit(Passiflora edulis Sims)is an economically valuable fruit that is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.Here,we report an~1341.7Mb chromosome-scale genome assembly of passion fruit,with 98.91%(~1327.18Mb)of the assembly assigned to nine pseudochromosomes.The genome includes 23,171 protein-coding genes,and most of the assembled sequences are repetitive sequences,with long-terminal repeats(LTRs)being the most abundant.Phylogenetic analysis revealed that passion fruit diverged after Brassicaceae and before Euphorbiaceae.Ks analysis showed that two whole-genome duplication events occurred in passion fruit at 65 MYA and 12 MYA,which may have contributed to its large genome size.An integrated analysis of genomic,transcriptomic,and metabolomic data showed that‘alpha-linolenic acid metabolism’,‘metabolic pathways’,and‘secondary metabolic pathways’were the main pathways involved in the synthesis of important volatile organic compounds(VOCs)in passion fruit,and this analysis identified some candidate genes,including GDP-fucose Transporter 1-like,Tetratricopeptide repeat protein 33,protein NETWORKED 4B isoform X1,and Golgin Subfamily A member 6-like protein 22.In addition,we identified 13 important gene families in fatty acid pathways and eight important gene families in terpene pathways.Gene family analysis showed that the ACX,ADH,ALDH,and HPL gene families,especially ACX13/14/15/20,ADH13/26/33,ALDH1/4/21,and HPL4/6,were the key genes for ester synthesis,while the TPS gene family,especially PeTPS2/3/4/24,was the key gene family for terpene synthesis.This work provides insights into genome evolution and flavor trait biology and offers valuable resources for the improved cultivation of passion fruit.
基金supported by the Special Funds for Beijing Common Construction Project and Key R&D Plan of Hebei Province(19226339D).
文摘We report the acquisition of a high-quality haploid chromosome-scale genome assembly for the first time in a tree species,Eucommia ulmoides,which is known for its rubber biosynthesis and medicinal applications.The assembly was obtained by applying PacBio and Hi–C technologies to a haploid that we specifically generated.Compared to the initial genome release,this one has significantly improved assembly quality.The scaffold N50(53.15 MB)increased 28-fold,and the repetitive sequence content(520 Mb)increased by 158.24 Mb,whereas the number of gaps decreased from 104,772 to 128.A total of 92.87%of the 26,001 predicted protein-coding genes identified with multiple strategies were anchored to the 17 chromosomes.A new whole-genome duplication event was superimposed on the earlierγpaleohexaploidization event,and the expansion of long terminal repeats contributed greatly to the evolution of the genome.The more primitive rubber biosynthesis of this species,as opposed to that in Hevea brasiliensis,relies on the methylerythritol-phosphate pathway rather than the mevalonate pathway to synthesize isoprenyl diphosphate,as the MEP pathway operates predominantly in trans-polyisoprene-containing leaves and central peels.Chlorogenic acid biosynthesis pathway enzymes were preferentially expressed in leaves rather than in bark.This assembly with higher sequence contiguity can foster not only studies on genome structure and evolution,gene mapping,epigenetic analysis and functional genomics but also efforts to improve E.ulmoides for industrial and medical uses through genetic engineering.
基金The research was supported by the following:New Century Excellent Talents in University(NCET-11-0670)Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation(BK20130027)+1 种基金the Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement(ZW2014007)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions.
文摘Gibberellins(GAs)are considered potentially important regulators of cell elongation and expansion in plants.Carrot undergoes significant alteration in organ size during its growth and development.However,the molecular mechanisms underlying gibberellin accumulation and perception during carrot growth and development remain unclear.In this study,five stages of carrot growth and development were investigated using morphological and anatomical structural techniques.Gibberellin levels in leaf,petiole,and taproot tissues were also investigated for all five stages.Gibberellin levels in the roots initially increased and then decreased,but these levels were lower than those in the petioles and leaves.Genes involved in gibberellin biosynthesis and signaling were identified from the carrotDB,and their expression was analyzed.All of the genes were evidently responsive to carrot growth and development,and some of them showed tissue-specific expression.The results suggested that gibberellin level may play a vital role in carrot elongation and expansion.The relative transcription levels of gibberellin pathway-related genes may be the main cause of the different bioactive GAs levels,thus exerting influences on gibberellin perception and signals.Carrot growth and development may be regulated by modification of the genes involved in gibberellin biosynthesis,catabolism,and perception.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract Nos 41476009 and U1405233the IPOVAR Project under contract Nos GASI-IPOVAI-01-02 and GASI-02-SCS-YGST2-02the Foundation of Guangdong Province for Outstanding Young Teachers in University under contract No.YQ2015088
文摘The South China Sea（SCS）,the largest marginal sea of the Northwest Pacific Ocean,is characterized by frequent occurrence of energetic mesoscale eddies.The eddy diameters range from 100 to 300 km.The eddy lifespan varies from several days to several months with the longest time of seven months（Zheng et al.,2017）.The eddy disturbance reaches down to the ocean bottom layer.
基金financial support from the Project funded by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2020M670709)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51974064)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.N2101025)the Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Mineral Processing(No.BGRIMM-KJSKL-2017-02)。
文摘The inadvertent dissolution of gangue minerals is frequently detrimental to the flotation of valuable minerals.We investigated the effect of conditioning time on the separation of brucite and serpentine by flotation.By analyzing the Mg2+concentration,relative element content,and pulp viscosity,we studied the effect of mineral dissolution on brucite flotation.The results of artificially mixed mineral flotation tests(with-10μm serpentine)showed that by extending the conditioning time from 60 to 360 s,a large amount of Mg2+on the mineral surface gradually dissolved into the pulp,resulting in a decreased brucite recovery(from 83.83%to 76.79%)and an increased recovery of serpentine from 52.12%to 64.03%.To analyze the agglomeration behavior of brucite and serpentine,we used scanning electron microscopy,which clearly showed the different adhesion behaviors of different conditioning times.Lastly,the total interaction energy,as determined based on the extended DLVO(Derjaguin-Landau-Verwey-Overbeek)theory,also supports the conclusion that the gravitational force between brucite and serpentine increases significantly with increased conditioning time.
