Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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The NEREA Augmented Observatory: an integrative approach to marine coastal ecology
This post shares the story behind our recent Scientific Data paper, detailing the creation of the NEREA Augmented Observatory. Discover how we overcame challenges, innovated data collection, and collaborated to advance marine ecological research in the Gulf of Naples.
Digestive and molecular adaptations for extreme blood glucose regulation in nectar and fruit bats (Chiroptera, Phyllostomidae)
We discovered the duodenum is a crucial blood glucose regulator in the evolution of high-sugar diets. The adaptations result in blood glucose levels >750 mg/dL, the highest recorded in mammals. This indicates new possibilities to improve glycemic control in the human diabetes epidemic.
Safeguarding Blue Skies: Advanced Metal-Organic Frameworks for Pollution Remediation
Benzene and SO2 coexist as hazardous air pollutants. Here we synthesized a robust pyrazolate MOF sorbent with accessible Ni2+ sites that can simultaneously capture trace amounts of benzene and SO2 under humid conditions.