Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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.
Light-modulated van der Waals force microscopy
A near-field microscopy, named light-modulated van der Waals force microscopy, is reported to discriminate compositions of materials with sub-10 nm spatial resolution by probing a dynamic van der Waals force between tip and sample.
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.
