Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Rocket Science for Spaceship Earth
When we send rockets into space, we must guide them to their destination given mission constraints. Tools from the mathematics of control theory are used to help solve this challenging problem. What can these tools tell is about how to 'steer' social-ecological-technical systems on Earth?
Developing a Marine Bioassay for Emerging Contaminants Using Haliotis midae
Our study presents a marine bioassay using Haliotis midae to evaluate the toxicity of emerging contaminants in South African coastal waters. We adapted international protocols to a local context, offering a tool for marine monitoring aligned with national and global sustainability goals.
Challenges in Second-Line Therapy for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: The Search for Predictive Markers
Patients with advanced pancreatic cancer face poor outcomes. After first-line therapy failure, only ~50% receive second-line treatment. Choosing this therapy is challenging due to the lack of reliable predictive markers for its effectiveness
Interface Matters: Rethinking Current Collector Stability in Sulfide-Based Solid-State Batteries
Sulfide electrolytes enable high ionic conductivity in solid-state batteries; however, their chemical stability with current collectors is often overlooked. This study reveals corrosion trends across various metals, providing valuable insights for industrial design and battery material selection.
Strontium isotopes reveal habitat preferences of fossil herbivores in Malawi
Late Pleistocene herbivore communities in northern Malawi included a higher abundance of grazers than expected given prevalent vegetation. We used a model of bioavailable strontium isotopic variability and strontium isotopes in fossil teeth to understand the habitat preferences of these animals.
Could Lung Drugs Help Protect Vision?
Exploring the link between prostacyclin analogues and age-related macular degeneration using real-world data
