Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Filtered by: Sustainability
Tough Choices: Defining national net zero goals is critical for food and land use policy
Development of Net-Zero pathways within the Agriculture Forestry and Other Land Use sector is vital for effective policy, but national definitions lack clarity. An Irish study shows how NZ outcomes vary widely, depending on the applied definition.
Large cities—the supernodes during extreme heatwaves
Heatwaves present numerous challenges to urban sustainability. With global climate change, understanding the mechanisms behind heatwaves is becoming increasingly crucial. How do these extreme conditions develop in cities? Does the size of a city matter in heatwave propagation?
Unsung Trailblazers: Illuminating the Long Shadow of Racial and Gender Biases on Minority Female Leadership
In the recent Scientific Reports paper, we investigate two centuries of enduring intersectional challenges and biases faced by Black female leaders. Through an extensive behavioural data science analysis, we reveal fresh perspectives on barriers impeding the progress of minority female leadership.
Government climate authorities on social media: a study triggered by social media activities on the wettest day in a city's history
On the wettest day in the history of a great Brazilian city, social networks were full of content posted by citizens. Surprisingly, information from the municipal climate authorities did not stand out. Such observation triggered a study of the social media presence of this sort of authority.
