Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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Beyond sperm: how fathers communicate circadian stress to the next generation
For decades, the developmental origins of health and disease framework has been dominated by the maternal environment. Yet, emerging evidence suggests that fathers, even before conception, can shape offspring physiology.
From Waste to Resource: Rethinking Urban Futures through Innovative Solid Waste Management
Cities today are at a crossroads. Rapid urbanisation, changing consumption patterns, and rising populations have led to an unprecedented surge in solid waste generation. What was once considered a local municipal issue has now evolved into a global sustainability challenge.
Why interpreting mountain disasters is not straightforward
Mountain disasters rarely tell a simple story, especially in the immediate aftermath. When the Dharali disaster unfolded, we began asking whether the emerging explanation was fully supported by the evidence. This post reflects on that process and why careful interpretation matters.
Urban wetlands: Neglected hotspots of antibiotic resistance genes and key vectors for viral transmission
Our study reveals that urban wetlands, crucial for recreation, flood control, and wildlife habitats, serve as key reservoirs for antibiotic resistance genes, their viral vectors, and bacteria harboring them. This finding underscores a complex interaction between urban ecology and public health.
When pyrite is more than a reducing agent: how arsenic ‘charges up’ uranium mineralisation
By Hao Song (Chengdu University of Technology)
