Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
How can a seemingly strict mating signal evolve?
At first glance, a highly specific mating pheromone seems like a poor candidate for evolutionary change.
Yet in our recent study, we found that its evolutionary potential is broader than expected, shaped by both environmental conditions and interactions between mutations.
Beyond sperm: how fathers communicate circadian stress to the next generation
For decades, the developmental origins of health and disease framework has been dominated by the maternal environment. Yet, emerging evidence suggests that fathers, even before conception, can shape offspring physiology.
From Waste to Resource: Rethinking Urban Futures through Innovative Solid Waste Management
Cities today are at a crossroads. Rapid urbanisation, changing consumption patterns, and rising populations have led to an unprecedented surge in solid waste generation. What was once considered a local municipal issue has now evolved into a global sustainability challenge.
Mapping Private Wealth: A New Data Warehouse for Researchers and Public Use
We introduce a new data warehouse on private wealth. Drawing on 350+ sources across countries, it offers researchers, policymakers, and the public tools to study the evolution and persistence of wealth and inequality.
Beyond the Code: Why Feelings Are the Missing Link in AI Education
Universities are racing to teach students the cognitive side of AI — the algorithms, the code, the data. A new study from Pakistan suggests they’re forgetting the half that actually makes learning stick.
Next-generation neoantigen mRNA vaccines: Immuno-engineering strategies for precision cancer immunotherapy
Personalized neoantigen vaccines drive specific T-cell responses but are limited by complexity and variable efficacy. We highlight advances in antigen prioritization, mRNA engineering, and delivery, and the importance of combining these approaches with immune checkpoint blockade for clinical impact
Evaluating the pest control efficiency of wheat storage bags and polypropylene liners against Trogoderma granarium and Tribolium castaneum
Stored grain losses are largely due to insect penetration in conventional bags and limitations of hermetic storage systems.
This study evaluates polypropylene liners in storage bags to enhance protection against infestation while maintaining effective fumigation.
Redefining batteries as multifunctional materials
Happy to share our article in Nature Reviews Materials on the redefinition of batteries as multifunctional materials.
