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Soil biodiversity monitoring requires standardized and practical sample storage methods, particularly for large-scale surveys. Yet, the influence of the soil storage conditions on eDNA-based assessments of microbial and faunal communities remains a key concern. Here, we assessed whether air-drying of soils at room temperature alters microbial (prokaryotes, fungi, micro-eukaryotes) and faunal (nema

Conducting digital research on the far-right continuum (covering a broad array of actors further to the right from what is generally considered the mainstream right), evokes several serious ethical challenges. This becomes particularly poignant in cases whose research subjects hold illiberal, extreme, and potentially hostile views toward the researcher. In this chapter, we critically reflect on th

Corporate complicity in international crimes falls under the broader category of state-corporate crime, which encompasses the intersection between state and corporate misconduct. The concept of 'corporate complicity' includes both civil and criminal liability and involves various forms of involvement (e.g., direct participation, assistance, facilitation, benefiting, silent approval) and motivation

The article examines the contributions of Arthur W. Galston (1920–2008) and Polly Higgins (1968–2019) to the concept of ecocide, from its origins in the Vietnam War to its revival in the twenty-first century. Biologist Arthur W. Galston, whose doctoral research was used to investigate defoliating agents, led a scientific campaign in the late 1960s against the massive use of herbicides by the Unite

How animals react to violations of expectations offers a valuable lens into their perception of the world. Kea (Nestor notabilis) and Goffin’s cockatoos (Cacatua goffiniana) are optimal animal models to examine susceptibility to violations of expectations owing to their sophisticated physical exploration and cognition skills. This study involved a bait-and-switch of food items varying in desirabil

A recent debate has emerged between Caspar et al. (2024) and Herculano-Houzel (2023) on inferring extinct dinosaur cognition by estimating brain neuron counts. While thought-provoking, the discussion largely overlooks the function of cognition, as well as partly neglects the difficulties involved in estimating neuron numbers, which according to us leads to oversimplified conclusions. We use this e

Fredrik Værslev’s work, seen recently at the National Museum in Oslo, explores how painting can evoke familiar imagery—sunsets, flags, curtains, windows—without representing them directly. His polyptych Untitled (Sunset 1) suggests the experience of a sunset through horizontal lines and color transitions, rather than literal depiction.His flag series, focused on the Portuguese flag, reflects on th

In light of recent global crises and growing geopolitical uncertainties, the importance of resilience at the individual, organizational, and societal levels has become more apparent. This chapter explores the role of communication capabilities in building resilience – the ability to adapt to a changing environment and to mitigate and recover from crises. Based on existing literature, we propose an

The impact of amyloid-β (Aβ) accumulation on regional brain atrophy in preclinical Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and its interaction with risk factors like sex and APOE -ε4 carriership, remains unclear. In this study, we examined these associations in a population of older adults without dementia and evaluated the potential of Aβ-PET for risk stratification. We included 1329 participants (56 % female)

Aerosol–cloud interactions (ACIs) are critical in modulating the Earth’s energy balance and water cycle at both regional and global scales. This study examines ACIs over the Indian subcontinent during 2003–2020 using the third edition of the satellite application facility on climate monitoring (CM SAF) cloud, albedo, and surface radiation dataset derived from advanced very high-resolution radiomet

Background Non-aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (NASAH) accounts for less than 20% of spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH). However, its epidemiological characteristics, risk factors and aetiology remain poorly defined. Methods All patients with spontaneous SAH admitted to a neurosurgical centre in Sweden over a 3.5-year period were prospectively enrolled in a database. Epidemiological da