Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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Behind BASEPROD: Collecting a dataset for planetary exploration
The semi-desert of Bardenas Reales, Spain, offers a diverse array of terrain features ranging from rocky outcrops to sandy slopes. This is ideal for robotics researchers working on planetary exploration. We have recorded a dataset with nearly two kilometers of traverses, maps, and spectroscopy data.
Does fire limit tropical tree cover?
What happens when we remove fire from the tropics? Our study reveals the surprising impact fire has on tropical tree cover—and why it’s more complex than we thought.
Tailored pore-confined single-site iron(III) catalyst for selective CH4 oxidation to CH3OH or CH3CO2H using O2
The direct conversion of methane into methanol and acetic acid offers a sustainable pathway for producing high-value chemicals. We achieve this transformation by harnessing a multifunctional iron(III) dihydroxyl catalytic species within a MOF framework, using molecular oxygen as the oxidant.
China’s Clean Air Action plans promote ecosystem productivity
In this study, we found robust recovery of terrestrial productivity from reducing both aerosols and surface ozone due to the implementation of China’s Clean Air Action, emphasizing the dual benefits of air pollution control for improving public health and achieving carbon neutrality in China.
