Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Filtered by: Earth & Environment
Onset of Benguela Upwelling influenced climate and triggered desertification of southern Africa
The Benguela Upwelling System (BUS) has driven the expansion of the Namibian desert since the late Miocene. The BUS carries cold and nutrient-rich waters that sustain booming ecosystems, and influence the hinterland climate as well as habitability of southern African landmass.
Evidence of early Plate Tectonics features found in 2.6 billion year old rocks of Westrn Australia
We’re excited to share new research published in Nature Communications: Transition towards plate tectonics tracked in the metamorphic signature of Neoarchean synmagmatic transpression.
Overlooked toll of climate change on migrant children in the Americas
Climate change drives displacement and migration across the Americas, particularly exposing Latin American and Caribbean children to compounded health risks. We explore these health impacts, identify gaps in related US healthcare and health policy, and propose recommendations for responding.
Behind the Paper — Seeing Beyond localization: How a Few Minutes of Moon Landing Video Revealed New Secrets of the Lunar Farside
How can a few minutes of grayscale descent imagery reconstruct the complete trajectory of a farside lunar landing? We enabled the images to "speak," achieving precise localization of Chang’E-6 and revealing evidence of young geological activity on the lunar farside.
Delivering Light on Topical Collection “Discover Advances in the Design and Synthesis of Nano- Optics and Applications”
Recently it was reported High bright mono-coloured light delivery by confined laser dyes within single and dimeric silicon photonics nanoplatforms for Bio-FRET speciation assays. It was shown how Nanophotonics could provide us new Nanotools made of Light for Biophotonics!
Testing a nature-based family activity intervention for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
“In nature children find space to breathe"
We are exploring whether a nature activity box can be used in NHS Neurodiversity services following a child's ADHD diagnosis. We are working with families and staff members to see how easy it is to use and how it might help quality of life and wellbeing.
