Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Quantifying the Dunkelflaute: An analysis of variable renewable energy droughts in Europe
Renewable energy droughts, often also labeled “Dunkelflaute” events, are often framed as showstoppers of the energy transition. Here, we analyze drought events for solar photovoltaics, on- and offshore wind as well as for policy-relevant renewable technology portfolios in Europe.
When and how did the Moon become “wet”?
We discovered clear temporal variations of volatile elements in the lunar exosphere using the Kaguya lunar orbiter. The results significantly advance our understanding of how life-essential elements such as carbon, nitrogen and oxygen are supplied to, stored on and lost from the lunar surface.
Looking for What Isn’t There: Exploring Gene Loss in Squamate Lineages
Our recent study, published in BMC Biology, reveals that squamate reptiles have lost dozens of genes once deeply conserved across vertebrates through chromosomal rearrangements and segmental deletions that have reshaped their genome architecture over evolutionary time.
