Global Intelligence Database
A common biofuel additive, 4-methylcyclohexanol, breaks down rapidly in the atmosphere, often in a matter of hours. However, theoretical modelling reveals its decomposition can follow different chemical pathways, some creating persistent toxic substances while others result in more environmentally benign products.
By Yu, Zhou, Ni, Wang, Bai, Pan, Zhao
While research has traditionally focused on beaches and the open ocean, a new study identifies semi-submerged sea caves as significant, overlooked reservoirs for marine debris. These geological features trap fragmented plastics and tar, creating toxic environments that threaten vulnerable biodiversity, including the Mediterranean monk seal.
By Savva, Cai, Marcou, Angel
Researchers have developed a novel deep-learning framework that dramatically enhances maize yield prediction by effectively modeling complex genotype–environment interactions. This advanced system, incorporating LSTM, GNNs, and attention mechanisms, achieves substantial reductions in prediction error and demonstrates robust performance across varied data conditions, promising more accurate agricultural forecasts.
By Morshedian, Domaratzki