Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Fields of Data: Mapping Vulnerability in Bengal's Rice Belt
Subrata Maity, Satiprasad Sahoo and Ajit Govind
Subsecond optically controlled domain switching : The Backstory
Barium titanate is a photoferroelectric material where light modulates ferroelectric properties. We show that removing substrate-induced strain while retaining the imprint effect lowers the domain wall energy barrier, which enables light-assisted polarisation switching in freestanding membranes.
A glimpse on Mycoplasma species circulating in wild and captive bird communities in Egypt: prevalence and phylogenetic analyses
Wild and captive birds are well known as possible carriers of numerous pathogens, and they have recently received scientific attention concerning human health. Mycoplasma spp. Infections have been detected in a variety of wild and captive bird species worldwide.
Dynamical systems show the flexibility of neural connectivity
Dynamic neural connectivity in C. elegans shows quick habituation, shifts in interneuron connectivity without obvious changes in activity, continuous neural activity underlying discrete behavioral states, and individuality that may translate to more complex brains.
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.
