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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Liyenne Cavalheiro, Thomas Wagner, Sebastian Steinig, Cinzia Bottini, Wolf Dummann, Onoriode Esegbue, Gabriele Gambacorta, Victor Giraldo-Gomez, Alexander Farnsworth, Sascha Floegel, Peter Hofmann, Daniel J. Lunt, Janet Rethemeyer, Stefano Torricelli, Elisabetta Erba
Summary: The Weissert Event, occurring approximately 133 million years ago, led to a significant global cooling during the Early Cretaceous greenhouse period. Through modeling and analysis of data, a drop in sea surface temperature and atmospheric pCO(2) was confirmed, supporting the buildup of polar ice.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Shuang Lu, Chengcheng Ye, Xiaomin Fang, Erwin Appel, Fengqing Han, Maodu Yan, Weilin Zhang, Tao Zhang, Yibo Yang, Wenxia Han
Summary: This study investigates the early Cenozoic chemical weathering processes in the southeastern Tibetan Plateau, showing a clear long-term modulation of global cooling on regional chemical weathering. However, a sudden decrease in weathering intensity was identified at 42-39.9 Ma, potentially linked to tectonic activity or increased precipitation in the region.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2021)
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Geology
Jean-Francois Deconinck, Danny Boue, Francis Amedro, Francois Baudin, Ludovic Bruneau, Emilia Huret, Philippe Landrein, Jean-David Moreau, Anne Lise Santoni
Summary: In 2013, Andra drilled boreholes in the south-east of the Paris Basin to characterise Aptian and Albian clayey formations, revealing information about early Aptian 'Argiles a Plicatules' Formation. Through detailed biostratigraphy, sedimentology, clay mineralogy, and isotope geochemistry analyses, they found evidence of climate change and environmental evolution.
CRETACEOUS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Boris Sauterey, Benjamin Charnay, Antonin Affholder, Stephane Mazevet, Regis Ferriere
Summary: During the Noachian period, Mars may have provided a favourable environment for microbial life, with high likelihood of subsurface habitability. However, methane generation could trigger a global cooling event, compromising potential early warm conditions.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoqun Yang, Zhong Li, Tailiang Fan, Zhiqian Gao, Shuai Tang
Summary: Guided by conodont biostratigraphy and field observations of unconformities, stable carbon isotopic analysis was conducted on Lower-Middle Ordovician sections in the Tarim Basin. The delta C-13 trend in these sections shows three distinct characteristics corresponding to different stages, reflecting variations in local factors and global signals.
GEOLOGICAL MAGAZINE
(2021)
Article
Paleontology
Stephane Bersac, Didier Bert
Summary: This study examines the Ammonitoceras from the Lower Cretaceous Les Ferres Basin in southeastern France and describes their ontogenetic sequence and intraspecific variability. Two species are identified, with differences in the duration of the Ammonitoceras stage. However, species identification is not possible for a sample from one subzone due to fragmentary specimens.
ANNALES DE PALEONTOLOGIE
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Michel Roux, Michel Philippe
Summary: By using recent samplings and specimens from ancient collections, a study listed 14 sites and five species of stalked crinoids in the Miocene of the southern Rhodanian basin in France. Three new species and two new genera were identified. The depth range of the biotopes with stalked crinoids was estimated to be between 100 and 250 meters by comparing with the extant fauna.
Editorial Material
Geography, Physical
Yiwei Xu, Xiumian Hu, Eduardo Garzanti, Gaoyuan Sun, Jingxin Jiang, Shijie Zhang
Summary: This article discusses the relationship between aquifer-eustasy and glacioeustasy. Existing research is mainly based on climate models, which only consider the volume changes of shallow groundwater and neglect the impact of deep-seated aquifers. Therefore, further research is needed on the charging and discharging processes in continental aquifers at different depths.
GLOBAL AND PLANETARY CHANGE
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Tomotaka Ugai, Naoko Sasamoto, Hwa-Young Lee, Mariko Ando, Mingyang Song, Rulla M. Tamimi, Ichiro Kawachi, Peter T. Campbell, Edward L. Giovannucci, Elisabete Weiderpass, Timothy R. Rebbeck, Shuji Ogino
Summary: The incidence of early-onset cancers (diagnosed in individuals <50 years of age) has increased in many countries in recent decades. This increase is probably due to greater use of screening programs and changing patterns in early-life exposures. Evidence suggests that risk factor exposures in early life and young adulthood play an etiological role in the development of these cancers.
NATURE REVIEWS CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Geography, Physical
Andrew Davies, Michael Simmons
Summary: The suggestion by Xu et al. (2023) that aquifer-eustasy is the dominant driver of early Aptian sea-level change is refuted, and misconceptions on the out-of-phase nature and plausible magnitudes of aquifer-eustasy are corrected. Care is needed when interpreting carbonate platform facies during the time of global anoxic events, and further research is required into the interplay between palaeoclimate, sea-level, and facies.
GLOBAL AND PLANETARY CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Oceanography
Si-fan Wu, Cong-ying Li, Jing Huang
Summary: Multiple lines of evidence reveal that OAE 1a resulted in a large input of CO2 into the ocean-atmosphere system, causing various environmental perturbations. The carbon isotope record, in particular the Delta 13Ccarb-org, indicates significant changes in atmospheric pCO2 during OAE 1a. However, there is limited research on high-resolution paired carbon isotopes during this period.
DEEP-SEA RESEARCH PART I-OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH PAPERS
(2023)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Marie Perrin, Aurore Schmitt, Yann Ardagna
Summary: In France, recent bioarchaeological research has focused on two large cemeteries in Provence from the 16th to early 20th century to investigate the impact of the Industrial Revolution on health and living conditions. Results show similarities between samples but subtle differences, possibly due to changes in diet, manufacturing processes, and early childhood stress. Marseille's strong demographic and urban growth during the 19th century led to overcrowded areas with insufficient sanitation facilities, potentially promoting the transmission of epidemic diseases despite medical advances.
ANNALS OF ANATOMY-ANATOMISCHER ANZEIGER
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Ran Zhang, Dabang Jiang, Zhongshi Zhang, Chunxia Zhang
Summary: Research suggests that the growth of the Tibetan Plateau (TP), retreat of the Paratethys Sea, and global cooling had different effects on the climate change in East Asia during the early Miocene. The TP growth led to increased annual precipitation in East China, while the retreat of the Paratethys Sea and global cooling generally decreased annual precipitation in the region. All three factors studied contributed to aridification in inland Asia.
GEOCHEMISTRY GEOPHYSICS GEOSYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
B. Roth, R. Reynaud, V. Negrec, S. Gentile, V. Pauly, O. Bernard
Summary: The prevalence of overweight, obesity, and early adiposity rebound in nursery school children aged 3.5-4.5 years in southeastern France was assessed, and associations with deprivation were evaluated. The study found a higher prevalence of overweight, obesity, and early adiposity rebound in children from disadvantaged areas. Programs to prevent childhood overweight and obesity should be intensified and address persistent social inequalities.
ARCHIVES DE PEDIATRIE
(2022)
Article
Geography
Stephane Legal, Pauline Coster
Summary: The historical stratotype of the Aptian Stage (Cretaceous) was defined in the Luberon UNESCO global geopark in the mid-19th century. The best outcropping conditions are found at La Tuiliere near Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt due to excessive urbanization. Conservation, educational, and valorization measures have been implemented by local authorities in this privileged place.
GEOCONSERVATION RESEARCH
(2021)