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In the face of climate change, today’s young people need to balance the challenges of being active and maintaining mental health. This study investigated climate resilience, meaning patterns of climate engagement and mental health among adolescents. Using latent profile analysis, we identified three profiles in a sample of N=603 Swedish adolescents: climate-resilient (17%, active and not impaired)
Biocatalysis has emerged as a cornerstone of sustainable manufacturing, yet conventional modes are hindered by inherent limitations such as metabolic interference, mass transfer barriers, and instability. This study presented a novel platform using fragmented Gluconobacter oxydans, combining the autonomous cofactor regeneration of whole cells with the superior substrate accessibility of free enzym
Phosphorus-driven eutrophication of surface waters persists across Europe and Water Framework Directive (WFD) implementation is slow. Calls for better management approaches advocate for involving multiple stakeholders, considering social, ecological and technological drivers, and applying ‘multi-level’ or ‘multi-scalar’ approaches. However, multi-level approaches rarely apply ‘scales’ and ‘levels’
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
Este número de Ecología Política examina cómo los ejércitos, los paisajes militarizados y la industria armamentística generan destrucción ecológica, refuerzan dinámicas extractivistas y profundizan desigualdades, mientras sus impactos climáticos y ambientales permanecen en gran medida invisibilizados. A partir del concepto de necropolítica, los artículos exploran quiénes —y qué territorios— son co
Godstransporter är en grundläggande förutsättning för samhällsekonomisk utveckling, näringslivets konkurrenskraft och tillgången till varor, men står samtidigt för en betydande andel av Sveriges växthusgasutsläpp. Att minska transporternas klimatpåverkan utan att hämma ekonomisk utveckling är därför en central utmaning. Ökad transporteffektivitet lyfts ofta fram som en nyckelstrategi, men dess potFreight transport is a fundamental prerequisite for socio-economic development, business competitiveness, and the availability of goods, while at the same time accounting for a substantial share of Sweden’s greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing the climate impact of transport without constraining economic development therefore constitutes a central challenge. Improved transport efficiency is often hi
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
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
BackgroundLong-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) given for at least 15 hours/day improves survival in patients with severe chronic hypoxemia. However, the recent REDOX trial showed that LTOT prescribed for 24 hours/day was not superior to 15 hours/day in terms of death, hospitalizations, or self-reported outcomes. We aimed to examine the cost effectiveness of prescribing LTOT for 24 versus 15 hours/day.M
Ulvan is a polysaccharide most abundant in green macroalgae biomass. Investigation of ulvan confirmed the potential of the polysaccharide for food, pharmaceutical and chemistry applications, emphasising the beneficial properties of ulvan oligosaccharides. Efficient production of oligosaccharides requires action of ulvan lyases capable of ensuring polysaccharide enzymatic depolymerisation. The
This review paper provides a literature review of predictive methods and cybersecurity frameworks essential to safeguard Industry 4.0 manufacturing systems against cyber threats. The review focuses on two key areas: the prediction method and the data used for this prediction. These areas are critical for anticipating cyber threats and implementing effective countermeasures. They underscore the nee
