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Wave analysis tools: why choosing the right method matters | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Waves and oscillations pervade nature, yet their interpretation depends on using suitable analysis tools. Our Nature Reviews Methods Primers article highlights how different techniques have strengths and pitfalls — and introduces an open-source library, WaLSAtools, for reproducible wave research.

Quarterly Highlights from the Mathematics, Physical and Applied Sciences Communities | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Looking back at the first quarter of 2025, we’re spotlighting some of the most engaging and insightful posts from across our Mathematics, Physical and Applied Sciences Communities.

Quarterly Highlights from the Humanities and Social Sciences Communities | Research Communities by Springer Nature

From worms in museums to rhythms in our genes, this quarterly roundup brings together standout Communities’ contributions you won’t want to miss.

National DNA Day Q&A with Hereditas' Editor-in-Chief | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Today, 25th April 2025, Hereditas celebrates DNA Day. Our Q&A with EIC Dr. Ramin Massoumi, Professor and Principal Investigator at Lund University, explores the critical role of DNA research, particularly in understanding cancer. How do genetic changes in DNA influence cancer? Read on to find out.

Celebrating DNA Day with transposable elements | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Each year on DNA Day, we celebrate the DNA double helix structure and the Human Genome Project's completion. Here we dive into a fascinating genomic component: transposable elements. Once seen as mere genomic parasites, TEs are increasingly recognized for their significant impact on evolution.

Beauty and the Beast: malaria and its devastating impact on Hawaiian honeycreeper birds | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Malaria is a disease that has plagued humanity for millennia, but it is not just a threat to humans: it infects other animals, including birds such as the Hawaiian honeycreepers, whose numbers and species have been almost decimated by avian malaria.

Quarterly Highlights from the Medicine and Life Sciences Research Communities  | Research Communities by Springer Nature

As we have already wrapped up the first quarter of the year, it’s time to highlight some of the most-read posts in the Medicine and Life Sciences Research Communities from the first three months of 2025.

More thoughts on Giant Panda Conservation | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Crop Nutrition Enhancing Healthy Soils, Food Security, Environmental Sustainability and Advancing SDGs | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Crop Nutrition explores how effective nutrient management enhances soil health, boosts food security, and supports environmental sustainability. This book connects science and practice to advance SDGs and empower agriculture for a resilient, food-secure future.

Realizing the potential of Internet of Things (IoT) in Industrial applications | Research Communities by Springer Nature

This study delves into the theoretical underpinnings of IoT, focusing on its core components such as sensors, actuators, communication protocols, data analytics, and security frameworks. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43926-025-00141-5

Collections Highlight: Pediatric Sexual Medicine and Child Genital Cutting & Surgery | Research Communities by Springer Nature

In this post we discuss how three collections published in IJIR: Your Sexual Medicine Journal contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being.

Integrated Agriculture - An Approach for Sustainable Agriculture | Research Communities by Springer Nature

This book explores integrated agriculture as a holistic, sustainable approach to farming. Merging traditional wisdom with modern science, it guides readers toward enhancing productivity, profitability, and environmental health in global agriculture.

Understanding the vital role of hospital dentists | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Relationship of UN MDGs and SDGs Goals with Higher Education Institutions | Research Communities by Springer Nature

A Conceptual Framework, Method and System, and Perspective Plan Proposed for the Assessment of Higher Education’s Progress Towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Calling for nominations for the new JEET Emerging Scientist Award in Ethnobiology | Research Communities by Springer Nature

First introduced this year by BMC in the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (JEET), this unique prize aims to reward and celebrate exceptional early career achievements in the field of Ethno-bio-sciences.

Upcoming webinar: From Lab to Field - Advancing eDNA Research with protocols.io | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Join in this one-hour session as Jonah Ventures showcase their innovative approach to address this challenge aimed at revolutionizing eDNA research workflows.

Greening Pakistan: How Forests Sustain Human Health | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Forests are more than green spaces—they’re vital to human health. In Pakistan, expanding forest cover not only combats climate change but also improves air quality, mental well-being, and public health. Discover how greener landscapes can nurture a healthier nation.

Echoes of 150 years of River Chemistry | Research Communities by Springer Nature

The world’s longest continuous river water chemistry record highlights the challenges we face in managing water quality in a warming world - and inspires a new musical composition.

A Chat in the Hallway Leads to Discovery | Research Communities by Springer Nature

What can lead to new discovery in science? In this story behind the paper, a chat in the hallway at Argonne sparked a long and fruitful collaboration leading to a significant discovery of effective additives for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).

Unraveling the Puzzle of Human Migration in Floodplains | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Flood fatalities and displacement influence human migration in floodplains of developing countries

World Malaria Day – Key publications from Scientific Reports | Research Communities by Springer Nature

World Malaria Day is a global healthcare awareness event observed annually on the 25th of April, here we are presenting key publications from Scientific Reports.

Insights into the original–BA.4/5 bivalent booster immunogenicity in people living with HIV | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Introducing the new Marine Science family of OA journals at BMC | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Four new journals launching this year at BMC cover distinct and important areas of research in a community-focused approach.

Feeding the Soil, Feeding the Nation: Smarter Nitrogen Use in Northwestern Pakistan’s Rice-Wheat System | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Smarter nitrogen use is key to boosting yields and sustaining soils in Pakistan’s rice-wheat systems. This post explores balanced organic and inorganic N management to improve productivity, reduce costs, and support long-term sustainability.

Sustainable Agriculture through Beneficial Microbes: A Key to Crop Growth and Food Security | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Beneficial microbes play a vital role in sustainable agriculture by enhancing soil health, boosting crop growth, and improving yields. These microorganisms promote nutrient availability, protect against biotic- abiotic stresses, contributing to food security and healthier ecosystems for the future.

Cell-scale atmospheric moisture flows dataset reconciled with ERA5 reanalysis | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Atmospheric moisture flows from high-resolution tracking data are reconciled within the atmospheric hydrological balance on the annual basis through the Iterative Proportional Fitting (IPF) procedure, paving the way for future applications across multiple tracking models and forcing data.

Opportunities channel: Find and share opportunities to advance your career and more | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Your guide to the Opportunities channel

Call for contributions: Edited Volume - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Climate Change Management | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Climate Change Management

Modeling Carbon in Cereal Crops: A Practical Approach to Above- and Below-Ground Estimation | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Accurate estimation of carbon in cereal crops is vital for climate-smart agriculture. This practical model offers a simple yet effective approach to quantify both above- and below-ground carbon, supporting sustainable farming and carbon accounting in crop-based systems.

World Malaria Day 2025 - April 25th - Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite ! | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Despite decades of control efforts, Malaria figures rise again: a huge threat to global public health. Numbers are appalling: an est. 263 million cases in 2023 (mostly in Africa with 95% of cases), leading to 597.000 deaths worldwide, and children under 5 being 76% of all malaria victims.

2025 BJMA Best Paper Award Webinar by Prof. Valentin Ferenczi | Research Communities by Springer Nature

The Banach Journal of Mathematical Analysis presents best paper award yearly . The award in the year n is given to the best paper published in the years n-1 and n-2. Professor Valentin Ferenczi has presented the 2025 webinar on April 22, 2025.

SN BEN and SDG 3: A Commentary for World Malaria Day | Research Communities by Springer Nature

To celebrate World Malaria Day on 25th April, we explore malaria’s impact on youth, its diagnosis and treatment, and the power of education and advocacy. Poster image: 'Mosquito Shrine' by Vivian Concurri, Wellcome Collection. Created for the SDG 3 Newsletter: Issue 3 – Children & Young People.

Learning is believing: Education and climate concern | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Our study in npc Climate Action shows that education enhances people’s ability to connect local climate change with broader climate science. This “education effect” intensifies concern about climate change, especially in areas experiencing pronounced warming.

Do Human Enhancement Debates Follow Science? | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Human enhancement is a hot topic in philosophy and bioethics, encompassing discussions on genetic modification, cognitive enhancement, and physical augmentation. However, much of the bioethical discourse on human enhancement does not necessarily reflect cutting-edge scientific research.

The Mental Health Crisis: how are LGBTQ+ young people disproportionately affected? | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Mental health referrals have massively increased in recent years, with LGBTQ+ young people being particularly vulnerable to experiencing feelings of depression and anxiety. This article explores the different risk factors involved, and considers potential solutions for this crisis.

My new publication | Research Communities by Springer Nature

My new publication entitled "Impacts of refuge and additional foods on the spatiotemporal dynamics of a prey-predator system in a time-periodic environment".  https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/s13360-025-06253-9.

Advanced Synthesis of Trimethylene Carbonate: a High-yield Green Route | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Prof. Wei Du's team at Tsinghua University developed an enzymatic process for trimethylene carbonate synthesis from 1,3-propanediol and dimethyl carbonate. The green method achieves 88% yield, the highest reported to date, offering industrial potential with mild conditions.

Traces of human specialization in the genome of the yellow fever mosquito | Research Communities by Springer Nature

The human specialization of Aedes aegypti was accompanied by hundreds of genetic adaptations affecting mostly chemosensory, neuronal, regulatory, and metabolic functions, which arose by selection acting on preexisting genetic variation and local adaptation driven by neuronal-olfactory redundancy.

A ReCIPE to Rescue Immunotherapy in Cancer | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) immunotherapy works for some cancers, but almost all advanced cancers eventually become ICI-resistant. New findings suggest a novel approach to overcome ICI resistance in cancer.

Understanding Cranial Suture Biomechanics: Insights from Our Research Journey | Research Communities by Springer Nature

Our journey into cranial suture biomechanics began with a simple question: how do these intricate structures respond to external loading? This curiosity led us through challenges and surprises, ultimately revealing crucial insights into skull biomechanics that extend beyond our initial expectations.