Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Choosing our trade-offs: how Daksha can learn to pinpoint objects
The obvious solution is not always the right one. Daksha needed a way to pinpoint where gamma-ray bursts come from, but the standard approach would have come at the cost of mission sensitivity. The eventual answer came not from redesigning a detector, but from rethinking the spacecraft as a whole.
What Lies Beneath? Understanding Ground Conditions Through Integrated Geophysics
Accurate subsurface characterization is essential for geotechnical design and infrastructure development. This study integrates ERT, Seismic Refraction, and MASW to improve the assessment of foundation materials and reduce uncertainty associated with subsurface heterogeneity.
The Generational Long View of AI: From Silent Cognitive Erosion to Cognitive Sustainability
What happens when AI becomes exceptionally successful? This question inspired my exploration of Silent Cognitive Erosion and Cognitive Sustainability—two concepts aimed at understanding the long-term human and societal implications of increasingly AI-mediated environments.
Evidence of refugia buried in geohistorical records can guide conservation efforts
The geohistorical record hides a treasure trove of data about how different organisms survived environmental crises in the past. With the right tools, we can reveal this information and use it to help develop conservation strategies for organisms threatened by anthropogenic climate change.
Alcohol After Bariatric Surgery: From a Patient Story to Long-Term Evidence
What began as an unexpected conversation with one patient became the starting point for a long-term study. The BAR-TRIAL project examined how bariatric surgery affect alcohol absorption, showing how suchy procedures may increase patients’ vulnerability to alcohol-related harm.
