Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Exploring the Mind in Space: The Importance of Psychological Research for Long-Duration Missions
Blog post written by Francesco Pagnini, Dietrich Manzey, Elisabeth Rosnet, Denise Ferravante, Olivier White, and Nathan Smith, with the assistance of Angelique Van Ombergen
Native label-free protein sugars are cleaner and sweeter to identify, quantitate, and taste using CE-MS!
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https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-37365-4
A soft-solid co-crystalline electrolyte combining advantages of organic and ceramic electrolytes
A cocrystalline electrolyte for lithium batteries is reported which exhibits an unforeseen best-of-both-worlds combination of liquid and solid electrolytes properties.
Economic inequality and discontent in European cities
Why do people exhibit different levels of discontent with life? Contrary to mainstream economics, economic prosperity is poorly associated with people wellbeing, mainly in cities where job opportunities and amenities are the highest. Resolving this paradox is useful for improving societal wellbeing.