Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Sickle cell disease in Sudanese children & psychosocial problems faced by children and parents – a two-scale study
This study explored the psychosocial impact of SCD on affected Sudanese children and parents and to identify the relationship between psychosocial problems experienced by children and parents with the use of two scales.
Cyclone Biparjoy and Phosphorus Transitions: Tracing Dust Pathways to Asia’s Largest Grassland
Dust transport plays a crucial role in global nutrient cycles, yet its impact on grasslands remains underexplored. Our study investigates how cyclone Biparjoy influenced deposition in the Banni grassland, revealing how dust from the MENA and the Thar Desert contributes ecosystem nutrient dynamics.
Emergency response for recently isolated Foot and Mouth Disease virus type A Africa in Egypt 2022
Scientific research is more than just data and results, it’s a journey of discovery, challenges, and impact. I would love to share the story behind our latest publication in Scientific Reports
Wireless microwave-to-optical conversion via programmable metasurface without DC supply
By using battery-free programmable metasurface, the free-space microwave-laser conversion is realized for bidirectional air-water cross-media wireless communication.
Genetic ancestry of ancient communities at Europe's crossroads
New research by an international team of geneticists and archaeologists brought new understanding of the genetic ancestry of the communities of the North Pontic region in the time preceding the emergence of the Yamna culture, which upended Old Europe at the turn of the Bronze Age.