Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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Discovering and quantifying the eco-physiological advantages of plant-soil-Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) system: a promising eco-math-statistical modelling approach
This study explores the "Plant-Soil-Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF)" system in maize, using eco-mathematical modeling to uncover causal pathways that drive symbiosis efficacy and support agroecological management.
Expected effects of a global transformation of agricultural pest management
Policy goals to reduce risks from agricultural pesticides have been set on global, national, and regional levels. But potential effects of a transformation are unclear. We provide a global assessment of the expected effects of a global transformation of agricultural pest management.
Inside the genome of mountaineer bird: Black Redstart and the secrets written in its DNA
The Black Redstart thrives from high mountain cliffs to urban rooftops, performing seasonal altitudinal migrations. Its remarkable adaptability makes it a suitable model for studying genetic and physiological responses to extreme environments, inspiring the first reference genome for this species.
From Ocean Currents to Urban Networks: A Decade of Learning What Resilience Really Means
Born from long-standing MIR–SDS collaborations, this study demonstrates how warming affects plant–pollinator networks and why tropical systems require significantly greater management than temperate ones to maintain ecological resilience.
Bridging the Southern gap: why Ocean sciences need a fairer future
Although most of the ocean lies in the Southern Hemisphere, it remains underrepresented in microbiome research. In Ocean Microbiology, 85 researchers call to end parachute science and promote fair, collaborative partnerships with equal participation from low- and middle-income countries.
