The Low Energy high intensity heavy ion Accelerator Facility (LEAF), independently developed by the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), passed the expert panel acceptance inspection organized by the National Natural Science Foundation of China on December 9.

Researchers at the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with their collaborators, have achieved the first precise mass measurements of several exotic atomic nuclei. Using this mass data, they have determined the proton dripline for the elements aluminum, phosphorus, sulfur, and argon, and have proposed a new approach to uncovering proton halo structures.

Recently, a research group led by Prof. WANG Junfeng from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, discovered an interesting way bacteria adapt to their environment. Their study, published in Microbiological Research​, reveals that bacteria can evolve by losing their flagella, the structures responsible for movement.

Recently, a research team led by Professor YU Zhiwu from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed a new type of carbon nitride catalyst, T-0.9ODHCN, by combining two advanced techniques: supramolecular self-assembly and defect engineering. This catalyst, which has nitrogen (N) vacancies and unique electronic properties, performs over 30 times better in photocatalytic hydrogen production compared to traditional carbon nitride.

Researchers discovered evidence of in situ spheroid formation in distant starburst galaxies. Their findings were based on analysis of data from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submilllimeter Array (ALMA) on over 100 Submillimeter Bright Galaxies (SMGs). The SMGs featured redshifts from the “Cosmic noon” era of the Universe—between 8–12 billion years ago—when many galaxies were actively forming stars.

Recently, a research team led by Prof. WANG Xianlong from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences systematically investigated the diffusion behavior of hydrogen in alumina (Al2O3) under high-pressure, providing a new perspective on the selection of hydrogen permeation barrier (HPB).

A research group led by Prof. YAO Baoli from Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics engineered an optical conveyor belt with a uniform orbital energy flow to extend single transport trajectory and to mitigate the risks of instability and interruption while transporting metal particles, thus enabling stable transport of particles along arbitrary trajectories.

A research group led by Prof. YANG Jianjun from the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences proposed a method combining femtosecond laser elemental doping (FLEM) with cyclic low-temperature annealing to create a durable organic coating-free superhydrophobic metal surface.

Scientists have constructed the first complete proton energy spectrum observed during an eruptive solar event in the Martian space, deepening our understanding of the radiation environment around Mars. This study provides a reference for future research on similar space weather phenomena, and also highlights the necessity of continuous and coordinated radiation monitoring on Mars.

Recently, a research team led by Professor JIANG Changlong at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed a new donor-acceptor (D-A) type fluorescent dye called AFL. This dye changes its fluorescence color and intensity depending on solvent polarity and temperature, making it useful for quick visual monitoring.

Dr. XIANG Nanbin from Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with Researcher ZHAO Xinhua from State Key Laboratory of Space Weather at National Space Science Center of the CAS, and Professor DENG Linhua from Yunnan Minzu University, has made progress in the study of radial differential rotation of solar corona.

Researchers at Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences simulated the evolution of massive stars with masses ranging from 50 to 150 solar masses during the nitrogen sequence Wolf-Rayet (WNL) star phase. They employed a newly developed k−ω model to handle the convective overshooting processes within the stellar interior, offering a more precise understanding of this complex phenomena in massive stars.