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Rainfed pulse–pulse and pulse–oilseed intercrops: yield, nutrient uptake, and risk buffering

Context Intercropping can improve resource-use efficiency, yield stability, and profitability, but pulse–pulse intercrops remain poorly studied in mechanised dryland systems. Aims To determine whether functional complementarity among pulse–pulse and pulse–oilseed crops improves y...

Active Gas-Supplied Superhydrophobic Porous Grooved Interfaces for Broadening the Effective Range of Underwater Grooved Drag Reduction

Abstract Reducing underwater drag is important for improving the endurance and energy efficiency of marine equipment. Grooved surfaces and superhydrophobic coatings hold promise for drag reduction; however, conventional grooves require scale matching with near-wall turbulent stru...

Blow-up of Koopman eigenfunctions at basin boundaries

Abstract We show that under non-degeneracy conditions on a dynamical system, all of its smooth, non-constant Koopman eigenfunctions blow up along the boundary of the basin of attraction of a fixed point. We give a simple, geometric version of this general result for the case of a...

One-step production and physicochemical characterization of biodiesel using rubber seed oil blends

Abstract The seeds of Hevea brasiliensis (HB) stand out as a promising feedstock for biodiesel production owing to their high oil content. However, its elevated acid value poses a challenge, requiring pre-treatment steps before transesterification. Given this scenario, the presen...

Volcanic textures control the mechanical behaviour of Mesoamerican obsidians

Abstract Obsidian—natural volcanic glass—was exploited for millennia and played a central role in the technological and socio-economic development of pre-Hispanic societies across Mesoamerica. The selection of obsidian from specific deposits has been linked to differences in visu...

Hsp90 as a master regulator in autoimmunity: from cellular stress to clinical opportunity

Heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) is a ubiquitous molecular chaperone that governs the folding, stabilization and activity of a wide range of client proteins, many of which are critical regulators of immune cell signalling and inflammatory responses. Recent research has underscored t...

The α-Mooney–Rivlin model of hyperelasticity

Abstract We introduce the α-Mooney–Rivlin model, a three-parameter generalization of the classical Mooney–Rivlin law based on a new pair of α-dependent invariants for incompressible hyperelasticity. The model preserves the transparent two-term structure of the classical formulati...

Lighting and circadian cues shape locomotor strategies for balance and navigation in larval zebrafish

Most fish are inherently unstable and must swim to stabilize posture. How diurnal fish reduce activity at night while maintaining postural control remains unclear. We defined distinct locomotor strategies that larval zebrafish (Danio rerio) use to control posture and navigate the...

Who Sets the Target? — A Reply to Zwitter on the Embodied Ethics Alignment Problem

An open reply to Andrej Zwitter, "The embodied ethics alignment problem of AI" (*Discover Artificial Intelligence*, 2026). The original paper grades alignment into **strong** (the machine genuinely *is* moral) and **weak** (the machine only *performs* the part), and concludes tha...

Socially guided individual learning mitigates the double-edged sword of pedagogy

Social learning and innovation are fundamental processes in cultural evolution, yet their interaction remains poorly understood. Prior research suggests that inheriting social information reduces exploration. However, most studies have focused on the transmission of fully fledged...

Bioinspired Self-Floating Hydrogel-Coated Foam for Synergistic Solar Power Generation and Desalination

Abstract Interfacial solar-driven evaporation provides a sustainable route for freshwater generation, but practical implementation remains limited by salt accumulation, insufficient understanding of water/ion transport, and inefficient utilization of the evaporated vapor. Herein,...

Trauma-informed Psychosocial Support and Emotional Outcomes in Children With Adverse Childhood Experiences in Alternative Care

The purpose of the study is to analyse the influence of adverse childhood experiences on the emotional and behavioural development of children and the effectiveness of psychosocial support in alternative care. A theoretical analysis of academic sources was used to substantiate th...

Boundary-consistent screening of electricity, carbon and water footprints for generative-AI inference: a reproducible methodological note

Environmental footprint estimates for generative artificial-intelligence (AI) inference are often compared despite differences in workload, reporting statistic and infrastructure accounting boundary. This methodological technical note proposes a conservative screening protocol fo...

Quantifying pollen and spore morphology using a language model

In a typical systematic paper, specimen morphology is described with natural language, and taxonomic specialists use glossaries of technical terminology to establish and communicate taxon concepts, using morphology to delimit species. Textual descriptions of specimen morphology a...

Impact of Oxygen Vibrations on Raman Intensity Variation in the Catalyst Fe2(MoO4)3

Abstract Iron molybdate (Fe2(MoO4)3) is a widely used commercial catalyst for oxidative dehydrogenation. Recently, the possibility that bulk oxygen atoms participate in catalytic reactions has been proposed based on the experimentally observed significant reduction in Raman inten...

Developmental photoperiod alters the onset and capacity for reproduction in male dark-eyed juncos ( Junco hyemalis )

Natural selection favours individuals able to physiologically adjust to seasonal environmental cues, such as photoperiod, and time their reproduction accordingly. Although it is known that differences along the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis can explain differences in...

A 15-year evaluation of two total knee arthroplasty designs

Aims: To compare 15-year patient-reported outcomes measure (PROMs), pain characteristics, implant survivorship, and radiological findings between two total knee arthroplasty (TKA) systems to determine whether modern implant design influenced outcomes. Methods: A minimum 15-year f...

Recurrent Primary Angiosarcoma of the Breast: Challenges and Pitfalls in a Case Report

AIM: Primary breast angiosarcoma (PBA) is an exceptionally rare and highly aggressive vascular malignancy with poor prognosis, high recurrence rates, and limited evidence guiding management. We report a case of low- to intermediate-grade PBA characterized by multiple local recurr...

EQUIVALENCE VS. ADEQUACY IN RENDERING CULTURAL REALIA FROM UZBEK INTO ENGLISH: A LINGUOCULTURAL PERSPECTIVE

The article investigates the correlation of equivalence and adequacy as criteria for assessing the translation of culturally marked realia from Uzbek into English in a linguocultural perspective. The study relies on the classical dichotomy of translation theory (L. Barkhudarov, V...

Modified LIFT via a Lateral Approach Versus Standard LIFT for Transsphincteric Anal Fistula: A Prospective Randomized Study

AIM: To compare the early clinical outcomes of modified ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) via a lateral approach with those of standard LIFT in patients with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-confirmed transsphincteric anal fistula.METHODS: This single-center p...