Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Political economy of administrative responses to informal housing and land tenure security in Sheger City Ethiopia
The rapid urbanisation of Sheger City, Ethiopia, has led to a proliferation of informal housing and a growing struggle for land tenure security among its residents. This research, published in Discover Cities, delves into the political economy of administrative responses to this phenomenon.
Revealing spatiotemporal distribution of aflatoxin B1-related health burdens to optimize monitoring in peanut supply chains
Aflatoxin B1 is one of the most potent naturally occurring carcinogens , a leading driver of liver cancer that disproportionately burdens developing countries with limited food safety infrastructure. Yet most monitoring programs treat all supply chain as equally risky, wasting scarce resources.
European Public Health Week 2026: Why defining advocacy matters (and why we almost took it for granted)
European Public Health Week 2026 offers a timely opportunity to reflect on one of the most frequently invoked - yet least clearly defined- concepts in health and public health: advocacy.
Can we really have a “global” research agenda for peatlands?
Peatlands store more carbon than all the world's forests, yet major scientific gaps remain. We brought together 467 participants from 54 countries to identify the most important research priorities for peatland science.
Neutron diffraction provides molecular insight into carbon capture solutions
This study demonstrates the power of neutron diffraction for advancing our understanding of carbon capture solvent systems, supporting our journey towards a more sustainable future.
