Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Filtered by: Sustainability
Hidden trade-off in urban health
Are big cities better when it comes to delivering healthcare to their residents?
New study reveals diversity of blue carbon in mangrove soils across geomorphic settings
The nature of mangrove soil carbon varies significantly depending on the coastal landscape where mangroves grow. These findings challenge the "one-size-fits-all" approach to mangrove conservation and restoration for blue C, with major implications for climate policy & mangrove restoration projects.
Lingonverse: Micropropagated Berry Intelligence
Scientists custom-develop new, powerful forms of artificial intelligence (AI) to help farmers and agricultural scientists grow these berries better. Think of it like giving them a super-smart assistant that never gets tired.
Shifts in precipitation regimes exacerbate global inequality in grassland nitrogen cycles
Shifts in precipitation regimes may exacerbate global inequality in grassland nitrogen cycles. Low- and middle-income countries are expected to experience greater losses, but timely adaptation measures could promote balanced regional development.
Fields of Data: Mapping Vulnerability in Bengal's Rice Belt
Subrata Maity, Satiprasad Sahoo and Ajit Govind
Comparative analysis of smart city scientific research trends in the USA and China
Our study, published in Nature Cities, compares U.S. and China smart city research trends using funded proposals and LLM-based analysis. Findings reveal shared priorities in sustainability and equity, but also national divides, highlighting the need for global collaboration.
Rethinking urban flood resilience in the age of inequality
This Nature Cities study began as a technical assessment of levees but evolved into a deeper exploration of how partial flood protection can shift risk, reduce lead time for some, and amplify inequality across cities with core–periphery structures.
