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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Irena Telesh, Hendrik Schubert, Sergei Skarlato
Summary: This study analyzed the long-term dynamics of cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs) in the brackish southern Baltic Sea coastal waters and measured the ecological niches of the dominant bloom-forming cyanobacteria for the first time. The results showed a significant positive correlation between salinity-niche width and frequency of cyanoHABs.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Yuexiao Shao, Juraj Farkas, Luke Mosley, Jonathan Tyler, Henri Wong, Briony Chamberlayne, Mark Raven, Moneesha Samanta, Chris Holmden, Bronwyn M. Gillanders, Ana Kolevica, Anton Eisenhauer
Summary: The study investigated the sensitivity of stable Sr isotope tracer to carbonate saturation and salinity in the CLLMM estuary in South Australia, showing a correlation between them that reflects the control of carbonate dissolution/precipitation processes on Sr isotope composition. The coupled Sr isotope approach can be used to constrain water sources and coastal carbonate cycling processes.
GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Eva L. Scheller, Miquela Ingalls, John M. Eiler, John P. Grotzinger, Uri Ryb
Summary: Through heating experiments of MHC, the researchers found that the stable isotopic compositions of ikaite pseudomorphs can be used for paleoclimate reconstruction, providing information about water temperature, δ18O(CARB), δ18O(fluid), and δ13C(CARB) which are influenced by dehydration diagenetic effects.
GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sylvain Bouchet, Anne L. Soerensen, Erik Bjorn, Emmanuel Tessier, David Amouroux
Summary: Identifying Hg sources and controlling Hg levels in aquatic ecosystems is crucial. This study investigated the Hg concentrations and stable isotopes in sediment, seston, and fish from different basins in the Baltic Sea. The results showed that terrestrial and industrial sources contribute to Hg in sediments, while atmospheric inputs affect odd Hg isotopes. Additionally, wet-deposited Hg accumulates more in northern basins, and the extent of MMHg photodegradation varies across different regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hannah C. Barkley, Thomas A. Oliver, Ariel A. Halperin, Noah V. Pomeroy, Joy N. Smith, Rebecca M. Weible, Charles W. Young, Courtney S. Couch, Russell E. Brainard, Jennifer C. Samson
Summary: The study evaluates coral reef community structure and reef processes across a strong natural gradient in pH and aragonite saturation state. It finds that net carbonate accretion rates are sensitive to declining omega(ar), while benthic ecological metrics show fewer direct responses to lower-omega(ar) conditions. This highlights the importance of monitoring coral reef net carbonate accretion as a critical tool for assessing the long-term impacts of ocean acidification.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Amjad Aliewi, Harish Bhandary, Chidambaram Sabarathinam, Habib Al-Qallaf
Summary: A reasonable estimation of aquifer recharge is crucial for the sustainable management of groundwater resources. The classic chloride mass balance (CMB) method, though widely used, has limitations in estimating aquifer recharge. This research introduces modifications and derives a new CMB equation to address these limitations. The new method is verified mathematically and by independent data and method, showing improved accuracy compared to the classic method.
HYDROLOGICAL PROCESSES
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Daryl Codron, C. Britt Bousman, Falko Buschke, Marcus Clauss, Chanel Lewis, Rune van der Merwe, Aileen van der Mescht, James S. Brink
Summary: The coexistence of multiple species competing for a finite set of resources is a debated topic in community ecology. This study explores the emergence of a clumped niche structure among herbivores in South Africa over evolutionary time. The results show that species tend to cluster on parts of the niche axis where resource availability is highest, but competition leads to differentiation, explaining the persistence of various herbivore species in predominantly treeless landscapes.
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Lucie A. Malard, Heidi K. Mod, Nicolas Guex, Olivier Broennimann, Erika Yashiro, Enrique Lara, Edward A. D. Mitchell, Helene Niculita-Hirzel, Antoine Guisan
Summary: This study found that edaphic properties were the most important drivers of community diversity and composition for all microbial groups, with microbial taxa showing increased specialization in highly selective environments.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Luciano Varela, Lucia Clavijo, P. Sebastian Tambusso, Richard A. Farina
Summary: Stable isotope analysis is a valuable tool for understanding the paleoecology and paleodiet of fossil mammals. By studying the stable isotope composition of fossil bones from a site in southern Uruguay, researchers found that the herbivorous species in the area consumed a high proportion of C-3 plants, indicating a dry environment. The results also suggest niche partitioning among different species.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Danae Guiserix, Emmanuelle Albalat, Henriette Ueckermann, Priyanka Davechand, Linda M. Iaccheri, Grant Bybee, Shaw Badenhorst, Vincent Balter
Summary: Radiogenic strontium isotopes (Sr-87/Sr-86) are a useful tool for investigating migration and landscape use. The study shows that the Sr-88/Sr-86 ratio may reveal unknown dietary and physiological information. Furthermore, the delta Sr-88 values in tooth enamel can differentiate between plants and herbivores, but the distinction between herbivores and carnivores requires further research.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Xia Wang, Zaicong Wang, Yongsheng Liu, Jung-Woo Park, Jonguk Kim, Ming Li, Zongqi Zou
Summary: The study investigates the Ca isotopic composition of arc lavas from the Tonga rear arc and Mariana arc in the western Pacific. Results show that carbonates released from the altered oceanic lithosphere do not significantly modify the Ca isotopic composition of the mantle wedge, possibly due to a limited Ca budget in slab fluids or homogenization effect of variable delta Ca-44/40 in slab fluids.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dandan Yan, Jingtai Li, Xiuying Yao, Zhaoqing Luan
Summary: This study integrated unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and field sampling data to assess the ecological response of Spartina alterniflora to inundation and salinity gradients. The results showed that soil salinity significantly affected the growth of S. alterniflora. This is the first spatially quantitative analysis to study the ecohydrological mechanism driving the growth of S. alterniflora.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Leticia Morgana Mueller, Renato Kipnis, Mariane Pereira Ferreira, Sara Marzo, Bianca Fiedler, Mary Lucas, Jana Ilgner, Hilton P. Silva, Patrick Roberts
Summary: This study analyzes stable isotopes in human and animal remains from the Volta Grande do Rio Xingu region to investigate the diets of pre-Columbian populations in the Amazon Basin. The results indicate that people in different areas and time periods primarily consumed C-3 plants, wild terrestrial fauna, and aquatic resources, with varying levels of integration of C-4 plants. The study also highlights regional adaptations to local watercourses and forest types in the Amazon Basin, based on a comparison with other datasets.
Article
Ecology
Ashkan Banan, Ali Forouharmehr, Mohammad Reza Kalbassi, Milad Esmaeilbeigi, Mahmoud Bahmani, Mohammadali Yazdani Sadati, Alan S. Kolok, Eleanor G. Rogan
Summary: This study investigated the effects of salinity on the toxicity of silver nanoparticles in Persian sturgeon. The results showed that exposure to silver nanoparticles caused concentration-dependent DNA damage in the liver cells of the fish, and increasing salinity significantly increased the tail moment index of the fish. Silver bioaccumulation was highest in the liver, followed by the gills and intestine. Furthermore, elevated salinity significantly increased the bioaccumulation of silver in the liver. Behavioral analysis revealed the emergence of abnormal behaviors with increasing salinity and silver nanoparticle concentrations. Therefore, changes in salinity can significantly affect the toxicity of emerging pollutants such as silver nanoparticles in marine ecosystems.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Nyebe E. Mohale, Daryl Codron, Liora K. Horwitz
Summary: This study investigates the paleoenvironment and dietary behavior of ancient herbivores in the South African central interior during the Mid-Pleistocene, using carbon and oxygen stable isotopes analysis on tooth enamel carbonate. The results suggest that the herbivores mainly had C-4 based diets and the region was substantially wetter than in modern times.
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elmira Mohandesan, Camilla F. Speller, Joris Peters, Hans-Peter Uerpmann, Margarethe Uerpmann, Bea De Cupere, Michael Hofreiter, Pamela A. Burger
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2017)
Article
Geography, Physical
Nadja Poellath, Oliver Dietrich, Jens Notroff, Lee Clare, Laura Dietrich, Cigdem Koeksal-Schmidt, Klaus Schmidt, Joris Peters
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2018)
Article
Anthropology
Andreas Rott, Bernd Paeffgen, Brigitte Haas-Gebhard, Joris Peters, Michaela Harbeck
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Anthropology
Michaela I. Zimmermann, Nadja Poellath, Mihriban Ozbasaran, Joris Peters
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Krishna R. Veeramah, Andreas Rott, Melanie Gross, Lucy van Dorp, Saioa Lopez, Karola Kirsanow, Christian Sell, Jens Bloecher, Daniel Wegmann, Vivian Link, Zuzana Hofmanova, Joris Peters, Bernd Trautmann, Anja Gairhos, Jochen Haberstroh, Bernd Paeffgen, Garrett Hellenthal, Brigitte Haas-Gebhard, Michaela Harbeck, Joachim Burger
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marcel Keller, Maria A. Spyrou, Christiana L. Scheib, Gunnar U. Neumann, Andreas Kropelin, Brigitte Haas-Gebhard, Bernd Paffgen, Jochen Haberstroh, Albert Ribera i Lacomba, Claude Raynaud, Craig Cessford, Raphael Durand, Peter Stadler, Kathrin Nagele, Jessica S. Bates, Bernd Trautmann, Sarah A. Inskip, Joris Peters, John E. Robb, Toomas Kivisild, Dominique Castex, Michael McCormick, Kirsten I. Bos, Michaela Harbeck, Alexander Herbig, Johannes Krause
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2019)
Article
Geography, Physical
Moritz Nykamp, Fabian Becker, Ricarda Braun, Nadja Poellath, Daniel Knitter, Joris Peters, Brigitta Schutt
Summary: This study utilized radiocarbon ages for the environs of Gobekli Tepe to conduct a meta-analysis, revealing intensified phases of geomorphodynamic activity between approximately 7.4-7.0 and 5.8-3.3 ka BP, coinciding with population growth in southern Turkey and climatic variations in the Turkey and Levant regions.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2021)
Article
Anthropology
Nadja Pollath, Ricardo Garcia-Gonzalez, Sevag Kevork, Ursula Mutze, Michaela I. Zimmermann, Mihriban Ozbassaran, Joris Peters
Summary: This study improves age-at-death estimation of caprines by using humerus data and a Generalized Additive Model, providing more precise predictions for prenatal to early infantile mortality in sheep. The model's validity is confirmed through a pregnant ewe and her foetus, emphasizing the cultural and historical importance of accurate age determinations in fetal and newborn sheep. Possible causes of fetal and neonatal mortality in sheep are discussed based on archaeological findings.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joris Peters, Ophelie Lebrasseur, Evan K. Irving-Pease, Ptolemaios Dimitrios Paxinos, Julia Best, Riley Smallman, Cecile Callou, Armelle Gardeisen, Simon Trixl, Laurent Frantz, Naomi Sykes, Dorian Q. Fuller, Greger Larson
Summary: This study evaluates the archaeological occurrences and domestication status of chickens from 600 sites in 89 countries using various types of data. The results suggest that the earliest domestic chicken bones were found in a Neolithic site in central Thailand, and chickens were not domesticated in the Indian Subcontinent. Chickens arrived late in Central China, South Asia, and Mesopotamia, but early in Ethiopia and Mediterranean Europe. The spread of rice agriculture may have facilitated the domestication and global dispersal of chickens.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joris Peters, Dorian Q. Fuller, Evan K. Irving-Pease, Ophelie Lebrasseurg, Julia Best, Riley Smallman, Greger Larson
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiaoran Wang, Eirini Skourtanioti, Marion Benz, Julia Gresky, Jana Ilgner, Mary Lucas, Michael Morsch, Joris Peters, Nadja Pollath, Harald Ringbauer, Petrus le Roux, Michael Schultz, Johannes Krause, Patrick Roberts, Philipp W. Stockhammer
Summary: This article presents a bioarchaeological approach integrating isotopic and archaeogenetic analyses on bone remains from Nevali Cori and Ba'ja, two sites in Turkey and Jordan respectively, that sheds new light on the process of Neolithization in the Near East during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic B. The study reveals that there was mobility and connectivity among human and animal populations during the earlier stages of agricultural development, but this mobility declined as reliance on domesticates increased.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anastasia Brozou, Benjamin Fuller, Bea De Cupere, Anais Marrast, Herve Monchot, Joris Peters, Katrien van de Vijver, Olivier Lambert, Marcello Mannino, Claudio Ottoni, Wim Van Neer
Summary: By analyzing carbon and nitrogen stable isotope ratios, this study investigates the dietary habits of cats in two medieval harbor sites. The results suggest that cats in these sites had a diet consisting mainly of marine protein, with some land animal consumption. This indicates that cats most likely scavenged on human food scraps and refuse related to fishing activities. The differences in diet between the two sites could be attributed to the availability of marine resources and living conditions of the cats. This study highlights the potential of stable isotope analysis in reconstructing human-cat interactions in the past.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Simon Trixl, Sami Ben Tahar, Stefan Ritter, Joris Peters
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OSTEOARCHAEOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Archaeology
Nadja Poellath, Renate Schafberg, Joris Peters
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Archaeology
Simon Trixl, Bernd Steidl, Joris Peters
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Anthropology
Julia Becher, Alex Schoeman, Gavin Whitelaw, Stephen Buckley, Jean-Pierre Celliers, Sara Cafisso, Matthias Belser, Maxime Rageot, Cynthianne Spiteri
Summary: This study represents the first application of Organic Residue Analysis (ORA) to southern African early farming pottery to gain a deeper understanding of past human behavior and subsistence patterns. The study found evidence of dairy processing and multi-purpose functionality of the ceramics. It also discovered potential medicinal use and the involvement of dung in pottery sealing and mending.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Anthropology
Jon Clindaniel, Matthew Magnani
Summary: Large sources of digital trace data have become important in the study of material culture. The authors introduce a computational method to observe digital formation processes and highlight the importance of accounting for these processes in studies utilizing digital trace data.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Anthropology
Rebecca A. G. Reid, Miranda M. E. Jans, Lesley A. Chesson, Rebecca J. Taylor, Gregory E. Berg
Summary: Chemical treatment of skeletal remains can reduce overall DNA quality and quantity but has no significant impact on stable isotope ratio analysis. Examination of treated and untreated human remains through histological and stable isotope analysis reveals that treated remains exhibit better preservation compared to untreated remains. Stable isotope ratio analysis is viable for both treated and untreated remains, regardless of their origin.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Anthropology
Laura Tome, Eneko Iriartec, Antonio Blanco-Gonzalez, Margarita Jambrina-Enriquez, Natalia Eguez, Antonio V. Herrera-Herrera, Carolina Mallola
Summary: This paper presents the outcomes of a microcontextual geoarchaeological study conducted on earthen dwellings from the Early Iron Age village of Cerro de San Vicente. The study employed soil micromorphology, lipid biomarker analysis, XRD, and XRF analyses to investigate various aspects of the dwellings, including construction materials, site formation processes, and daily life practices. The results have shed light on the construction layers, floor use, maintenance, repaving, periods of abandonment and decay, and the presence of lipid biomarkers associated with dwelling functionality. The study significantly contributes to our understanding of ancient construction practices and the utilization of domestic spaces during the Early Iron Age.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2024)