Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
A Groundwater Well Database for Brazil
In collaboration with the Geological Survey of Brazil, we present the GWDBrazil, which consolidates and standardizes information from over 351,000 wells. This dataset is intended to provide essential information to support comprehensive water management strategies in Brazil.
An Accidental Discovery of Hyperbolic Dispersion in Electrides
A story of an unexpected discovery and the journey behind it. The authors reveal that in many non-cubic electrides, localized electrons in interstitial sites enable hyperbolic dispersion—even when the crystal lacks strong structural anisotropy.
The local circadian clock of the prefrontal cortex regulates sleep and mediates the effects of sleep deprivation on mood
The study demonstrates the importance of the molecular clock in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) for the regulation of sleep and the effects of sleep deprivation (SD) on mood. Acute SD affects PFC clockwork, while genetic or pharmacological clock modulation prevents SD action.
Expanding the Frontiers of MXenes toward Multifunctional Sensors
MXenes, a new class of two-dimensional nanomaterials, show exceptional properties for multifunctional sensors. In the review "Progress towards efficient MXene sensors", researchers from Zhejiang Sci-Tech University and Deakin University outline their potential, key challenges, and future directions.
Real-world evaluation of cinacalcet on hard outcomes in hemodialysis patients in Saudi Arabia
Chronic kidney disease affects ~10% globally and can cause secondary hyperparathyroidism, a disorder that disrupts mineral and bone metabolism and significantly raises cardiovascular risk-the leading cause of death in dialysis patients.
