Article
Environmental Sciences
Megan K. B. Nolan, Sebastian Schmidt-Roach, Andrew R. Davis, Manuel Aranda, Emily J. Howells
Summary: Climate change is significantly impacting the global marine environment, leading to an increase in coral bleaching events. Widespread bleaching occurred in areas like the Great Barrier Reef in early 2020, causing severe impacts on local coral ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Patrick A. Levasseur, Jessica Galarza, Shaun A. Watmough
Summary: Mining and smelting activities degrade landscapes, resulting in heavily eroded, acidic soils contaminated with toxic metals and depleted of nutrients. Regreening these degraded landscapes by increasing forest cover has been recognized as a crucial measure for carbon mitigation and biodiversity protection. A study in the City of Greater Sudbury, Ontario, which has one of the largest regreening programs, showed that the regreening efforts successfully increased aboveground biomass and nutrient pools, supporting healthy tree growth up to 40 years after regreening. However, as the regreening stands age, nutrient limitation may become a concern for future tree growth.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Phillip S. Naimo, Douglas Bell, Tyson A. Fricke, Yves d'Udekem, Christian P. Brizard, Nelson Alphonso, Igor E. Konstantinov
Summary: Truncus arteriosus repair in neonates presents significant surgical challenges, but survival beyond the first year following repair is associated with excellent outcomes. Neonatal surgery and low operative weight are risk factors for early mortality, while a coronary artery anomaly is a risk factor for late mortality.
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrew S. S. Kough, Carolyn A. A. Belak
Summary: The study found that establishing a marine reserve did not significantly affect predation rates in comparison to surrounding actively fished waters. Evaluating the efficacy of marine reserves in protecting vital ecosystem processes requires studies beyond abundance and diversity surveys.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
G. C. Wiles, K. Devereux, B. V. Gaglioti, R. D. D'Arrigo
Summary: We present a 420-year-long winter lake level reconstruction for Lake Erie based on temperature-sensitive tree-ring chronologies from Alaska, Oregon, and California. The model explains over 51% of the variance in winter lake levels and shows decadal fluctuations related to changes in sea surface temperatures in the North Pacific and the North Atlantic. The fluctuations in Lake Erie water levels greatly impact the region's infrastructure and ecosystems.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Amin Mohamadi, Kaveh Momenzadeh, Aidin Masoudi, Kempland C. Walley, Kenny Ierardi, Arun Ramappa, Joseph P. DeAngelis, Ara Nazarian
Summary: This study provides a chronological overview of meniscus biomechanics research over the past forty years, highlighting the evolution and understanding of this field. From cadaveric studies in the 1970s to finite element modeling and kinematic studies in more recent decades, research has progressed and expanded, paving the way for future directions in this area of study.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kairui You, Hong Ren, Weiguang Cai, Ruopeng Huang, Yuanli Li
Summary: This study developed an innovative carbon emissions simulation model that considers climate area, building type, and end-use service to understand the carbon emission trend and tap the potential of emission mitigation. The results indicate the need for stronger strategies in China's building sector to achieve the carbon peak goal. To achieve carbon neutrality, collective efforts are required, with decarbonization of electricity generation, building stock regulation, and residential green behavior guidance being the top three contributors to carbon abatement.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Guoyin Chen, Meixia Zhang, Xianyu Yao, Yiren Zhu, Yuanliu Hu, Dafeng Hui, Jianling Li, Jingwen Chen, Qi Deng
Summary: Mangrove afforestation is an important natural-based solution for mitigating climate warming. However, the specific ways in which different mangrove species facilitate soil carbon sequestration are still unclear. A study conducted on Qi'ao Island in South China revealed that the soil organic carbon stocks of five different mangrove plantations were similar, but the sources and distributions of carbon varied significantly. These findings have important implications for optimizing stand structure and maximizing carbon sequestration in mangrove afforestation.
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Samuel L. Odom, Laura J. Hall, Kristi L. Morin, Bonnie R. Kraemer, Kara A. Hume, Nancy S. McIntyre, Sallie W. Nowell, Jessica R. Steinbrenner, Brianne Tomaszewski, Ann M. Sam, Leann DaWalt
Summary: This commentary discusses school-based interventions and instructional approaches for children and youth with autism developed over the past forty years, with foundations in historical research and influenced by science, ethics, social policy, and changes in the DSM. The commentary also highlights the importance of school-contextual variables in implementing these practices and the potential of iSciences in bridging the research to practice gap in the future.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Elizabeth A. K. Wilson, Shawn C. Eady, Trent Silbaugh, Levi T. Thompson, Mark A. Barteau
Summary: By combining capture and catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide to chemicals and fuels in a single process operation, one can potentially increase the efficiency and feasibility of waste carbon utilization. However, tandem catalysis in these systems has not yet been achieved, despite previous claims to the contrary. Further research and improvements are needed in this area.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bente Philippsen, Claus Feveile, Jesper Olsen, Soren M. Sindbaek
Summary: Recent discoveries of rapid changes in the C-14 concentration in the atmosphere have led to the construction of new radiocarbon calibration datasets, making radiocarbon dating relevant for urban sites that require higher resolution dates. By using a single-year radiocarbon calibration curve, this study linked the archaeological stratigraphy of a Viking Age trade center to time and presented evidence of long-distance trade expansion, allowing for global comparisons of human interactions, cultural changes, and climatic and environmental shifts in archaeological stratigraphies.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rongjie Wu, Yuanchen Ma, Duanyong Chen, Mengyuan Li, Zeng Li, Zhantao Deng, Qiujian Zheng, Guangtao Fu
Summary: This study investigates the association between serum beta-CTX and PINP levels and one-year mortality and walking ability in Chinese geriatric hip fracture patients. The results show that higher levels of these biomarkers are independently associated with an increased risk of mortality and disability. Additionally, incorporating these biomarkers improves the performance of predictive models.
Article
Cell Biology
Guomei Shi, Minghao Li, E. Yan, Meng Wang, Pengyu Gong, Xiaorong Wang, Jingye Lu, Weixiang Wu, Shouru Xue, Junshan Zhou, Rujuan Zhou
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the association between serum YKL-40 levels at admission and one-year clinical outcomes in Chinese AIS patients. The findings suggested that elevated serum YKL-40 levels were independently associated with one-year poor outcome and all-cause mortality, but not stroke recurrence.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Daniel Zuleta, Gabriel Arellano, Sean M. McMahon, Salomon Aguilar, Sarayudh Bunyavejchewin, Nicolas Castano, Chia-Hao Chang-Yang, Alvaro Duque, David Mitre, Musalmah Nasardin, Rolando Perez, I-Fang Sun, Tze Leong Yao, Renato Valencia, Sruthi M. Krishna Moorthy, Hans Verbeeck, Stuart J. Davies
Summary: Accurate estimates of forest biomass stocks and fluxes are crucial for understanding global carbon budgets and forest response to climate change. This study reveals that damage to living trees contributes significantly to aboveground biomass (AGB) loss in tropical forests, accounting for 42% of the total AGB loss. Conventional forest inventories tend to overestimate AGB stocks, underestimate damage-related AGB losses, and overestimate AGB loss via mortality, leading to an underestimation of forest carbon fluxes.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xiaoen Zhao, Keyan Fang, Feng Chen, Hadad Martin, Fidel A. Roig
Summary: Research shows that the January-June streamflow of the Jing River can be accurately reconstructed using machine learning models and regression analysis based on tree ring width. Over the past four centuries, the river has experienced seven high streamflow periods and ten low streamflow periods. The main climate factors driving streamflow variability are the Pacific Decadal Oscillation and the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, which regulate the region's climate and hydrology through water vapor fluxes and the Asian monsoon. Different climate scenarios reveal a continued reduction in future Jing River streamflow and worsening water resource situation. This new streamflow reconstruction can provide valuable reference for regional hydrology analysis and water resource management.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Nurit Weber, Gilad Antler, Boaz Lazar, Mordechai Stein, Yoseph Yechieli, Ittai Gavrieli
Summary: The rapid retreat of the Dead Sea over the past four decades has exposed unique structures of massive gypsum along the shores. These structures are associated with the activity of Ein Qedem-type saline springs discharging Ca-chloride brine to the lake. Field observations, radiocarbon dating, and isotope analysis suggest that the formation of the gypsum structures is related to the mixing of brines from the Dead Sea and ancient Ein Qedem type brine.
GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Noa Weil, Mordechai Stein, Yonathan Shaked, Boaz Lazar, Amotz Agnon
Summary: A new relative sea level curve for the Holocene Gulf of Aqaba is presented based on U-Th ages of corals. The study suggests a coeval rise of sea levels in the Indo-Pacific oceans during the early to mid-Holocene, likely due to ice melting.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Martina Mulas, Jacob Silverman, Gil Rilov
Summary: This study investigates the changes and influencing factors of carbon sequestration capacity in seaweed communities in shallow reefs of the southeastern Mediterranean. By collecting samples of native and non-native seaweeds, the biometric relationships of different species were determined, with higher organic matter content observed in Ochrophyta compared to Rhodophyta. These findings are essential for assessing the impacts of climate change and bioinvasions on carbon sequestration potential in shallow water seaweed communities of the Levantine and other regions.
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Michael O. Dioha, June Lukuyu, Edgar Virguez, Ken Caldeira
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Eyal Rahav, Jacob Silverman
Summary: This study examined the response of phytoplankton and heterotrophic bacteria to B-12 amendments in the coastal southeastern Mediterranean Sea. The addition of B-12 led to an increase in nutrient uptake, phytoplankton proliferation, and primary and bacterial productivity. The results also revealed that phytoplankton were primarily limited by NO3 and B-12, while heterotrophic bacteria were limited by PO4 and B-12.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Victoria M. Glynn, Steven V. Vollmer, David I. Kline, Rowan D. H. Barrett
Summary: By studying corals and endosymbiotic dinoflagellates in the Indo-Pacific region, it was found that sea surface temperature is the most important factor influencing dinoflagellate community differences. This study further supports the hypothesis of symbiotic dinoflagellates facilitating coral resilience to temperature stress.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Limnology
Etai Landou, Boaz Lazar, Julie LaRoche, Katja Fennel, Ilana Berman-Frank
Summary: Dinitrogen (N-2) fixation in the oligotrophic waters of the northern Gulf of Aqaba was investigated using in situ incubations and amplicon sequencing. The study found that N-2 fixation rates were generally low, with non-cyanobacterial diazotrophs being the dominant contributors. During summer stratification, N-2 fixation rates accounted for a significant portion of new production, while during winter mixing, N-2 fixation rates were higher but made up a smaller proportion of new production. Overall, nitrogen sources for new production in the Gulf were mainly from cross-thermocline turbulent diffusion and vertical mixing.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
O. Moav-Barzel, J. Erez, B. Lazar, J. Silverman
Summary: This study compares the changes in calcification and dissolution in the nature reserve reef in the Gulf of Eilat between 2000-2002 and 2015-2016. The results show an increase in calcification but a significant increase in nighttime dissolution in the latter period. This could be attributed to eutrophication caused by fish farming in the area, which led to the development of organisms and factors that contribute to dissolution.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-BIOGEOSCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Trevor J. Hamilton, Martin Tresguerres, Garfield T. Kwan, Joshua Szaskiewicz, Brian Franczak, Tyler Cyronak, Andreas J. Andersson, David I. Kline
Summary: The study investigated the effects of CO2-induced ocean acidification on dopamine receptor-dependent behavior in bicolor damselfish. It found that exposure to ocean acidification increased anxiety levels in damselfish and altered the activity of dopaminergic pathways regulating behavior. These results suggest that changes in dopamine D1 receptor function affect fish behavior during exposure to ocean acidification.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ariel K. Pezner, Travis A. Courtney, Hannah C. Barkley, Wen-Chen Chou, Hui-Chuan Chu, Samantha M. Clements, Tyler Cyronak, Michael D. DeGrandpre, Samuel A. H. Kekuewa, David I. Kline, Yi-Bei Liang, Todd R. Martz, Satoshi Mitarai, Heather N. Page, Max S. Rintoul, Jennifer E. Smith, Keryea Soong, Yuichiro Takeshita, Martin Tresguerres, Yi Wei, Kimberly K. Yates, Andreas J. Andersson
Summary: Using data from 32 representative reef sites, the authors find that hypoxia is already widespread on coral reefs. Under future scenarios of ocean warming and deoxygenation, the duration, intensity, and severity of hypoxia will increase, with a significant proportion of reefs facing severe hypoxia. This projected oxygen loss could have negative consequences for coral reef taxa due to the important role of oxygen in organism functioning and fitness.
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rafael J. P. Schmitt, Edgar Virguez, Sara Ashfaq, Ken Caldeira
Summary: The 2022 Indus floods in Pakistan highlight the need to adapt to more frequent and severe natural disasters in a warming world. By using high-resolution assessment of flood stages and demographic data, this study identifies adaptation opportunities and costs for the Indus floodplains. Rebuilding houses in flood-proof, elevated manner or temporary relocation can protect a certain percentage of people affected, but implementing these measures will come with substantial costs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ken Caldeira, Lei Duan, Juan Moreno-Cruz
Summary: This study proposes a framework to quantify the contribution of reducing the Green Premium to carbon emissions reduction and introduces a new assessment model for cost-saving innovation. The results show that reducing the Green Premium can lead to various positive impacts, including enhanced carbon abatement, lower abatement costs, less climate damage, and increased net-present-value of consumption. Furthermore, the value of Green Premium reductions and carbon dioxide removal is greater under more stringent mitigation targets.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Davide Tonelli, Lorenzo Rosa, Paolo Gabrielli, Ken Caldeira, Alessandro Parente, Francesco Contino
Summary: Proposals for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 include scaling-up electrolytic hydrogen production. However, there are technical, economic, and environmental challenges to overcome. This study analyzes the land and water availability compared to the hydrogen demand in 2050, identifying countries that may face limitations in achieving self-sufficiency in hydrogen supply and countries that have the potential to become hydrogen exporters.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Kathleen M. Kennedy, Tyler H. Ruggles, Katherine Rinaldi, Jacqueline A. Dowling, Lei Duan, Ken Caldeira, Nathan S. Lewis
Summary: Policies in the US are calling for the use of variable renewable energy sources that can reliably meet electricity demand despite fluctuations. However, the role of concentrated solar power (CSP) and thermal energy storage (TES) in comparison to photovoltaics (PV) and batteries in a highly reliable, 100% renewable system has not been clearly evaluated. This study finds that CSP and PV do not directly compete, but TES competes with short-duration battery storage. The coupled CSP+TES system can provide reliability in the absence of other grid flexibility mechanisms, and its adoption is primarily limited by high CSP generation costs.
ADVANCES IN APPLIED ENERGY
(2022)