Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Filtered by: Sustainability
Selected social impact indicators influenced by materials for green energy technologies
The global shift to green energy is essential. Governments, businesses, and communities are adopting renewable technologies to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability. However, one important question often gets overlooked: What are the social risks of the green energy transition?
Dietary patterns among European children and their association with adiposity-related outcomes
Dietary patterns have been changing in the past decades, influencing diet-related diseases during childhood (e.g., obesity). This study described dietary patterns in children across six countries in Europe and its associations with adiposity-related outcomes both in childhood and in adolescence.
Bitcoin’s Global Climate Challenge: New Study Reveals Alarming Carbon Footprint of Cryptocurrency Transactions
Tackling Bitcoin’s global climate challenge requires a global effort
Plastic pollution is infiltrating coral ecosystems in the ocean.
Microplastics alter crystal growth in coral skeleton structures. Our study reveals the concerning impact of polyethylene microplastics in oceans, emphasizing the urgent threat they pose to Briareum violacea corals. Rising pollution levels may harm coral skeletal growth and overall health.
Unlocking a Detrimental Role of IGF1 in Osteoarthritis: A New Target for Therapeutic Intervention?
Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease that leads to pain, stiffness and limited mobility, for which no effective treatments are available. My team and I, driven by the desire to address this medical need, studied the biology of cartilage and this led us to uncover a surprising player in OA: IGF1.
