Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Filtered by: Ecology & Evolution
How can a seemingly strict mating signal evolve?
At first glance, a highly specific mating pheromone seems like a poor candidate for evolutionary change.
Yet in our recent study, we found that its evolutionary potential is broader than expected, shaped by both environmental conditions and interactions between mutations.
Evaluating the pest control efficiency of wheat storage bags and polypropylene liners against Trogoderma granarium and Tribolium castaneum
Stored grain losses are largely due to insect penetration in conventional bags and limitations of hermetic storage systems.
This study evaluates polypropylene liners in storage bags to enhance protection against infestation while maintaining effective fumigation.
Andean volcanism, ocean fertilization, marine ecosystem turnover, and global cooling in the Late Miocene
By integrating paleontological and geochemical data with ash dispersion and Earth system models an international group of scientists shows that Andean volcanism enhanced Southern Ocean productivity, contributing to marine ecosystem turnover, global carbon cycle and the Late Miocene cooling
When drought turns urban green into urban inequality
Across 245 major U.S. cities, we found that drought and compound climate extremes do not affect urban vegetation equally. Marginalized communities often experience more severe vegetation degradation during drought, which can further increase heat exposure and deepen existing inequalities.
