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Sodium-induced phase shift in α-NaMnO2 and electrochemical properties of the full cells using hard carbon anodes derived from regional olive leaves | Research Communities by Springer Nature
This Study was under the project supported by TUBITAK-123M238 and it was focused on the the effect of excess Na on O3 type NaMnO2. the results show that the excess Na cause the coating of the surface of the crystalline phase which hinder the electrochemical reactions. the detail can be found here:
National system for monitoring climate change and climate-active substances in the western Eurasian Arctic | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Investigations in a expedition under the research program of the Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, RAS, "European Arctic: Geological Record of Environmental and Climate Change" were carried out in the Barents and Kara seas in 2024 as part of National green-house and climate change monitoring system.
Glacier lake ecosystems are changing faster than climate on the Tibetan Plateau | Research Communities by Springer Nature
A paleolimnology study by the research group of Prof. Ji Shen (Nanjing University) and Prof. Ke Zhang (NIGLAS, CAS), published in Communications Earth & Environment, reveals rapid ecological change outpaces climate warming via systematic analysis of ecosystem-climate dynamics.
How to tie a planet to a star | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Can planets influence their suns? In this post, I share the journey from a curious idea to the first detection of a planet causing flares on its host star. It’s a story of many failures and dead ends, and finally, a breakthrough that opens a window into the co-evolution of stars and their planets.
The 3D Economy: Shattering the 2D Paradigm with Einsteinian Force | Research Communities by Springer Nature
This is a seismic rupture in the fabric of economics. Just as Einstein’s relativity obliterated the Newtonian constraints of absolute time and space, the 3D Economy—powered by DSGM—dismantles the outdated, 2D economic framework that has confined humanity for centuries.
Why AI Fails at Lawmaking: A Journey Through Judgment, Justice, and Human Limits | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Can a machine make law without understanding justice? In this reflection on my recent article, I explore why AI fails at lawmaking—not due to technical limits, but because it cannot judge, imagine, or be accountable. Law demands context. And context demands humanity.
How do emotions experienced in the moment shape what you learn, especially when confronted with misinformation? | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Epistemic emotions—like curiosity and confusion—shape how we revise what we know. This study shows that tracking these emotions in real time offers deeper insights into how refutation texts are processed, beyond what traditional self-reports can reveal.
Interview with Mehran Kardar, co-recipient of the 2025 Boltzmann Medal & Associate Editor of Journal of Statistical Physics | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Mehran Kardar, Francis Friedman Professor of Physics at MIT, is renowned for his work in statistical physics through both his research on spanning soft matter, biophysics, disordered systems, and non-equilibrium phenomena and his authorship of two widely used textbooks in the field.
Unlocking the Secrets of Ultrafast Intermolecular Proton Transfer in Hydrated Biomolecules | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Proton transfer drives vital biochemical processes but occurs too rapidly to observe. Using electron collision, ultrafast lasers, and calculations, our study captures the fastest acid-base reaction (50-60 fs) in ionized pyrrole-water complexes.
From the BugBitten Archives: Clocking out -knocking out circadian clock gene disrupts key functions in Aedes mosquitoes | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Removing vital genes that affect a creature’s behaviour could be a way to ameliorate the impact of disease vectors such as mosquitoes. Vinaya Shetty and colleagues describe the effects of knocking out the circadian clock gene in Aedes aegypti – a significant arboviral disease vector.
Returning home: fostering growth of Brazilian research | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Returning to Brazil to establish a research laboratory was a decision fueled by hope, resilience, and the desire to create impact, despite ongoing challenges. Choosing to invest in science at home demands a deep personal commitment and a realistic view of the opportunities and obstacles ahead.
How has Arctic sea ice responded to past climate forcing over millions of years? | Research Communities by Springer Nature
We explore 2.6 million years of Arctic sea ice variability using a transient climate simulation. Our findings reveal how orbital forcing, greenhouse gases, and ice sheets shaped high- and mid-latitude sea ice, offering key insights into past and future climate dynamics.
Microscopic Gatekeepers: How Bacteria Shape the Fate of an Invasive Diatom | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Phycology Journal recently sponsored prizes for Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster at the 13th International Phycological Congress. The winner of Best Oral Presentation, Eldrin DLR. Arguelles, writes about their research on the connection between invasive diatoms and bacteria.
Additive Manufacturing of Composites—Without the Support, the Oven, or the Wait | Research Communities by Springer Nature
3D printing of carbon fiber composites using rapid thermal curing enables manufacturing of complex composite parts that are not possible to make using other methods and significantly reduces the energy use and manufacturing costs compared to conventional methods.
Fire-insect interaction in Mediterranean stone pine forests | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Extreme wildfire events pose a significant threat to terrestrial ecosystems and the ecosystem services they provide. Interesting evidence is emerging around the role played by non-native sap-feeding insects in exacerbating the severity of fires in Southern European Pinus pinea forests.
Global Regularity for the 3D Incompressible Navier–Stokes Equations via Emergent Nonlinear Vorticity Dissipation | Research Communities by Springer Nature
This article presents a complete mathematical resolution of the global regularity problem for the three-dimensional incompressible Navier–Stokes equations. The analysis introduces a nonlinear damping mechanism that emerges directly from the classical viscous term in regions of high vorticity.
AI-supported Microscopy Enhances Detection of Intenstinal Parasitic Infections in Primary Healthcare | Research Communities by Springer Nature
A new study demonstrates that artificial intelligence (AI) with portable digital microscopy improves the detection of intestinal worm infections in resource-limited settings. The results show that the combination of AI and human expertise can surpass both manual microscopy and fully autonomous AI.
How 3D-Printed Insects, Curious Birds and Clever Spiders Helped Us Map the Limits of Mimicry | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Mimicry—the art of looking like something you’re not—is one of nature’s oldest tricks. But how accurate does a mimic have to be to succeed? And how would a predator judge an imitation that nature hasn’t yet tried?
Measuring Particle Motion Where It Shouldn’t Exist | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Our research group recently investigated how fast quantum particles move within a step potential from which they are reflected. The outcome of these experiments helps to improve our understanding of tunnelling phenomena and challenges the Bohmian interpretation of quantum mechanics.
June Highlights from the Medicine and Life Sciences Research Communities | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Welcome to the June monthly roundup of blogs from the Medicine and Life Sciences Research Communities! This month, we focus on important themes, from spotlighting powerful voices confronting transphobia and celebrating progress in cervical cancer prevention during Cervical Screening Awareness Week.
The Future of Food: Striking a Balance Between Security and Public Health | Research Communities by Springer Nature
The global population will hit 9.7 billion by 2050, most living in the urban Global South. With higher incomes, and will demand more animal protein, likely produced by more intensified farming. Without balancing food security and public health, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is likely to rise.
Peptidoglycan Saccharides from gut bacteria play a protective role in gut health | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Gut microbiota-derived peptidoglycan fragments (PGNs) play a crucial role in host health. Here, we profiled natural PGNs in the host gut using an LC-MS/MS workflow. We discovered that the disaccharide PGN, GlcNAc-MurNAc, acts as a mild TLR4 agonist and protects against gut inflammation.
Video gaming facilitates adaptation to surgical exoscopes | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Exoscopes provide new alternatives to microscopes in neurosurgery. We developed a microsurgical training model for evaluating exoscope use in a manual task, and examined the impact of video gaming experience on performance. Gamers adapted significantly better to the exoscope than the control group.
Seeing Through the Patient’s Eyes: Co-designing a Video and Infographic to Transform Professional Care Relationships | Research Communities by Springer Nature
What does it feel like to seek help? This question guided our efforts to translate qualitative research into a co-designed video and infographic, helping to reimagine what good care relationships look and feel like.
Researcher Riddle: Using AI as a researcher | Research Communities by Springer Nature
AI is a hot topic at the moment - how can researchers consider all the issues before deciding how and when to use it in their own work? New guidance helps researchers through this tricky topic so that they can make the right decisions.
Charting New Waters: The First Clinical Trial on the Effects of Drinking Water Quantity and Quality | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Hydration is vital, yet its role in clinical care remains curiously overlooked. Could our drinking water consumption, both in volume and biochemical profile, change the course of recovery after critical illness?
Residue-free wafer-scale direct imprinting of two-dimensional materials | Research Communities by Springer Nature
We report a metal stamp imprinting method for patterning 2D films into high quality wafer-scale arrays without introducing chemical or polymer residues. The local contact mode allows some of the 2D material to be selectively exfoliated while leaving 2D arrays on the growth substrate.