Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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Advancing Efficient Decarbonization: Trade-offs and synergies among carbon mitigation policies
Our study in Nature Climate Change has considered the mitigation policy interactions using the CEEGE model. With multiple policy combination options, we find that in most cases these interactions will delay the achievement of carbon neutrality in China.
e-ITALICA: a new catalogue for landslide forecasting in Italy
Landslides pose a significant risk to Italy. Accurate prediction of these phenomena is crucial for effective risk mitigation. e-ITALICA (the enhanced-ITAlian rainfall-induced LandslIdes Catalogue) promises to significantly improve our ability to predict and manage landslide risk.
Portimine A toxin causes skin inflammation through ZAKα-dependent NLRP1 inflammasome activation
In 2020 and 2021, a mysterious skin disease affected more than a thousand Senegalese fishermen, raising concern and international attention. The origin of this disease: a toxin produced by the marine microalga Vulcanodinium rugosum triggers a severe inflammation of the skin cells.
Increased Threat of Subsurface Marine Heatwaves
Our study reveals that subsurface marine heatwaves will intensify due to rising mean warming and temperature variability. Compound marine heatwaves, where surface and subsurface events coincide, will become more frequent and last significantly longer than individual events.
How has Australia’s river water quality changed over two decades?
Our study assessed how river water quality across Australia has been tracking over two decades (2000-2019). We highlighted some key regional contrasts in water quality signals, including deterioration in many rivers flowing into Great Barrier Reef and overall improvement in the Murray-Darling Basin.
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.
