Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Filtered by: Earth & Environment
Unmasking the Drivers of Africa’s Rising Heat Extremes
Most climate studies talk about global averages, but Africa’s climate reality is deeply regional. The Sahara’s vast deserts, the humid tropics of West Africa, and the temperate zones of the south all respond differently to the same global drivers.
Developing a coral "baby food" to support early life survival
Feeding coral larvae with tailored lipid supplements — a kind of coral “baby food” — boosts their survival, strength, and settlement. This discovery offers a new pathway to improve coral restoration and resilience on the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.
Rocket Science for Spaceship Earth
When we send rockets into space, we must guide them to their destination given mission constraints. Tools from the mathematics of control theory are used to help solve this challenging problem. What can these tools tell is about how to 'steer' social-ecological-technical systems on Earth?
Developing a Marine Bioassay for Emerging Contaminants Using Haliotis midae
Our study presents a marine bioassay using Haliotis midae to evaluate the toxicity of emerging contaminants in South African coastal waters. We adapted international protocols to a local context, offering a tool for marine monitoring aligned with national and global sustainability goals.
A first approach to unravel the jellyfish diversity and ecology from Kribi coastal region (Cameroon, Gulf of Guinea)
Given jellyfish blooms associated huge socio-economic, environmental and health issues, sufficient information regarding their taxonomy, population dynamics, food web roles, and composition, are relevant to design sustainable conservation measures.
Behind the Paper: Atmospheric Rivers Emerge as Future Freshwater Reserves and Heat Stocks
ARs have emerged as one of the most dynamic frontiers in climate science, hydrology, and extreme weather prediction. This paper, we unveil that Atmospheric rivers emerge as future freshwater reserves and heat stocks that will impact global water cycle and climate.
AI Decodes the Deluge: Unveiling Rising Rainfall Extremes in the Urbanizing Himalayan Foothills
A study led by Dr. Sumanta Das, published in Earth Systems and Environment, pioneers the use of machine learning and geospatial analytics to decode four decades of rainfall variability in Uttarakhand, a fragile and rapidly urbanizing Himalayan state.
Differences that make science stronger
Enforcement of national and international laws banning illegal tropical timber trade hinges on independent origin verification, such as with genetic or chemical wood properties. In our recent paper, we combined these methods for the first time and showed their complementarity.
