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📄 earth_science

Dual-functional biomass-based graphene aerogel derived from the Tibetan medicinal plant Pedicularis kansuensis for synergistic removal of antibiotic resistance genes in swine wastewater

This study demonstrates that a novel biomass-based graphene aerogel derived from the invasive Tibetan medicinal plant *Pedicularis kansuensis* effectively mitigates antibiotic resistance genes in swine wastewater through a synergistic dual mechanism of physical adsorption and intrinsic antibacterial activity, while simultaneously offering a sustainable pathway for the ecological utilization of an invasive species.

Shuai Liu, Fang Wang, Mo Chen, YaXing Wu, Jing Deng, Adila Mamatrozi, Shanshan Wang, Hongtao Jia2026-07-14
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Environmental Conditions and Human-Induced Pressures Shaping the Population Structure of Ocypode cursor on the Samandağ Coast

This study provides the first comprehensive assessment of anthropogenic threats and environmental factors shaping the population structure and burrow characteristics of the endangered ghost crab *Ocypode cursor* on Samandağ Beach, highlighting the urgent need for effective coastal management strategies to preserve its habitat.

Elif YÜCEDAĞ BAKIR, Nur Bikem KESİCİ, Yunus GÖNÜL, Onur GÖNÜLAL, Cem DALYAN2026-07-14
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Analysis of Household Waste Management Practices and Impacts in the Commune of Djiri (N'kombo, Itatolo, Makabandilou, and Académie-Bilolo) in the Republic of Congo

This study analyzes household waste management practices in the Djiri commune of Brazzaville, revealing that uncontrolled urbanization has led to a failed collection system, widespread illegal dumping, and hazardous air pollution, thereby necessitating strengthened infrastructure, regulatory enforcement, and community involvement to mitigate severe environmental and public health risks.

MABIALA LOUBILOU Mithé Brice2026-07-14
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Heavy metal contamination and human health risk assessment of invasive sailfin catfishes (Pterygoplichthys spp.) from urban river basins in Klang Valley, Malaysia

This study evaluates heavy metal contamination in invasive sailfin catfishes from urban rivers in Malaysia's Klang Valley, finding that while metal transfer from sediment to fish is limited, consumption from specific sites poses a potential health risk due to elevated cadmium levels.

Mohammad Amirul Faiz Zulkiply, Zackheus Anak Chengai, Heldino Hezrey Eldridge, Sayed Muhamad Daniel Sayed Shamsul Effend (…)2026-07-14✓ Author reviewed ⓘ
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Fog Early Warning System for Egyptian Desert Highways A Five-Year METAR Climatology and Multi-Source Remote Sensing Validation

This study establishes Egypt's first systematic five-year fog climatology for desert highways by integrating METAR data, satellite imagery, and terrain analysis to validate a single-parameter Dew Point Depression threshold as a highly effective early warning signal for distinguishing fog from dust hazards and reducing collision risks.

Michael Nagy Riad Kamel Abd AlMalk2026-07-14
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Groundwater discharge potential on the exposed Persian Gulf shelf through the last glacial cycle

This study presents a first-order spatial model demonstrating that groundwater discharge on the exposed Persian Gulf shelf during the last glacial cycle was sufficient to support a Late Pleistocene demographic refugium, with discharge patterns peaking in the early glacial and remaining extensive through MIS 4 before contracting in MIS 3.

Jeffrey I. Rose, Rudolf W. Dellmour, Robert A. Carter2026-07-14
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Spatiotemporal variability of extreme precipitation in Ecuador (1991-2020): Wavelet coherence and non-parametric trend analysis by homogeneous zones

This study analyzes 1991–2020 daily precipitation data across 22 homogeneous zones in Ecuador to reveal significant spatial heterogeneity in extreme rainfall trends and their scale-dependent modulation by ENSO, identifying specific zones with upward trends and abrupt climate shifts that are critical for disaster risk management.

Bruce Anthony Tumbaco Vega, Joselyn Estefania Garcia Ochoa2026-07-14
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Integrated food-system and conservation measures enhance functional connectivity of global protected areas while advancing food security and health

This study demonstrates that while food-system transformation and ecosystem stewardship individually mitigate the decline in global protected area connectivity caused by agricultural expansion, only their integrated application can simultaneously enhance biodiversity conservation, food security, and public health.

Zhen Wang, Zhongci Deng, Shuaipeng Chen, Cai Li, Patrick von Jeetze, Yi Yang, Chang Chen, David Williams, Benjamin Bodir (…)2026-07-14
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Drought and overwintering fires drive consecutive large fire seasons in boreal North America

This study reveals that a severe multi-year drought in boreal North America facilitated overwintering fires, which, combined with subsequent drought conditions, drove unprecedented consecutive extreme fire seasons in 2023–2025 and challenges current fire danger systems that fail to account for multi-year hydrological carryover effects.

Rebecca Scholten, Yang Chen, Robert Field, Jinhyuk Kim, William Burrows, Richard Carr, Tianjia Liu, Tempest McCabe, Doug (…)2026-07-14