Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Understanding Wing Dams and Their Role in Flood Risk
Wing dams improve navigation, but their impact on water levels and flood risk has long been debated. By combining detailed 3D and large-scale 1D models, we uncover how different riverbed types shape long-term water level responses to these structures.
Human Activities and Climate Disturbances Are Accelerating the Release of the World’s Largest Ocean Mercury Sink
First quantification of the continental shelf’s capacity to sequester the toxic heavy metal mercury reveals it stores six times more than previously known, but human activities and climate disturbances may reverse its role into a source of marine pollution
A Groundwater Well Database for Brazil
In collaboration with the Geological Survey of Brazil, we present the GWDBrazil, which consolidates and standardizes information from over 351,000 wells. This dataset is intended to provide essential information to support comprehensive water management strategies in Brazil.
An Accidental Discovery of Hyperbolic Dispersion in Electrides
A story of an unexpected discovery and the journey behind it. The authors reveal that in many non-cubic electrides, localized electrons in interstitial sites enable hyperbolic dispersion—even when the crystal lacks strong structural anisotropy.
The local circadian clock of the prefrontal cortex regulates sleep and mediates the effects of sleep deprivation on mood
The study demonstrates the importance of the molecular clock in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) for the regulation of sleep and the effects of sleep deprivation (SD) on mood. Acute SD affects PFC clockwork, while genetic or pharmacological clock modulation prevents SD action.
