Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Filtered by: Earth & Environment
The decreasing housing utilization efficiency in China’s cities
In contrast to most regions of the world, where there are high rates of urbanization, there is no shortage of urban housing in China. Quite the opposite: there has been an overproduction of housing in Chinese cities.
A first global atlas of the bacterial microbiome in the world’s glacier-fed streams
Glaciers and their streams are vanishing at an unprecedented pace because of global warming. What else are we potentially losing beside freshwater resources? In our article in Nature, we show what else besides freshwater resources we are potentially losing as glaciers shrink — a unique microbiome!
Unraveling Two Decades of ENSO Forecasts
ENSO forecasting is vital for providing early warnings of climate anomalies and extreme weather globally. It enables better preparedness and decision-making in sectors like agriculture, water management, public health, and disaster risk reduction, helping mitigate socioeconomic impacts.
The climatic pattern of East Asia shifted in response to cratonic thinning in the Early Cretaceous
This manuscript examines a climate shift in East Asia linked to Cretaceous crustal thinning, analyzed through skarn garnet isotopes.
High-quality alligator gar chromosome-level genome aids in exploring its internal invasion mechanism
Our study generated a high contiguity, completeness, and accuracy genome assembly of alligator gar at the chromosome level using Oxford Nanopore Technology and Hi-C sequencing techniques, deepening our understanding of the genomic basis of its ecology, evolution, and invasiveness.
Spatio-temporal rainfall variability and trends using a Kriging-interpolation and Innovative trend analysis approach: the case of Wolaita zone, south Ethiopia
Understanding climate change and its local impacts has become crucial in addressing global sustainability challenges.
