Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Adaptive Kalman Filtering Reveals Hidden Growth Dynamics in Adana Dewlap Pigeons
Adana Dewlap pigeons, native to southern Turkey, are renowned for their distinctive skeletal structure, striking appearance, and cultural significance. While breeders and enthusiasts have valued them for generations.
Diamond in the Rock: How a Chance Discovery Changed Our View of Earth
In the 1970s, Barry Dawson struck a diamond hidden in mantle rock—the first ever found in its birthplace. His discovery proved diamonds form deep inside Earth. Now, 50 years later, Cambridge scientists are re-examining that rock, still uncovering Earth’s hidden story.
Increased risk of infections in smoldering multiple myeloma: Results from the screened iStopMM study
Infections are a well-recognized threat in multiple myeloma – but what about its precursor smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM)? Our study sheds light on infection risk in SMM, uncovering hidden vulnerabilities and offering new insight into this asymptomatic condition.