Beyond the curfew: Diurnal coral reef fish and mesopredator behavioural modifications under artificial light at night in the wild intensifies nocturnal predator-prey interactions - Thibaut Roost; Erin Campbell-Hooper; Frédéric Zuberer; Ricardo Beldade; Therésa M. Jones; Suzanne C. Mills; Stephen E. Swearer (Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2026)

Underwater noise modeling of Arctic shipping scenarios in Eclipse Sound, Nunavut: Assessing acoustic conditions in narwhal habitat - Katrina H. Johnson; Vanessa M. ZoBell; Kristin H. Westdal; Alexander J. Ootoowak; Kaitlin E. Frasier; Joshua M. Jones (Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2026)

Genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2: a resource-efficient wastewater-based workflow - Julieta M. Manrique; Leandro R. Jones (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

Livestock roles in agroecological transitions in mixed crop-livestock systems of Tunisia - Véronique Alary; Aymen Frija; Sarah K. Jones; Hassen Ouerghemmi; Zahra Shiri; Zied Idoudi; Hatem Cheikh M'hamed (Agricultural Systems, 2026)

Distribution and mass load of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the sediments of a shallow urbanised marine embayment in south-eastern Australia - Navneet Singh; Matthew P.J. Askeland; Timothy L. Coggan; David M. Kennedy; Oliver A.H. Jones (Marine Environmental Research, 2026)

Nearby mature forest accelerates plant succession following timber harvesting - Susan C. Baker; Jayne Balmer; Gregory J. Jordan; Thomas P. Baker; Nicholas M. Fountain-Jones; Laura G. van Galen (Forest Ecology and Management, 2026)

Updates to the RIFM Criteria Document for fragrance ingredient evaluation - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Bioaccumulation of trace elements by Leach's storm-petrels (Hydrobates leucorhous) in the North and South Atlantic Ocean during the non-breeding period - Catherine Potvin; Manon Sorais; Robert A. Ronconi; Katharine R. Studholme; April Hedd; Alexander L. Bond; Vegard S. Bråthen; Sydney M. Collins; Laura Crick; Joshua T. Cunningham; Anne N.M.A. Ausems; David A. Fifield; et al. (Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2026)

Effect of spring rotational grazing of toxic endophyte-infected tall fescue on ergot alkaloids kinetics, thermoregulatory and behavioral responses of beef steers - Ignacio M. Llada; Jeferson M. Lourenco; Mikayla M. Dycus; Utsav Lamichhane; Matthew K. Ross; Garret Suen; Dean P. Jones; Nicholas S. Hill; Nikolay M. Filipov (Research in Veterinary Science, 2026)

Reflectance and interactance spectroscopy for detecting root knot nematode galls in harvested sweetpotatoes - Hoang M. Nguyen; Adrienne M. Gorny; Simon Fraher; Ali Altaqui; Jerome Maleski; Cranos Williams; Daniela S. Jones; Yuzhen Lu; Mohammed Kamruzzaman; Nuwan K. Wijewardane; Michael W. Kudenov (Postharvest Biology and Technology, 2026)

Shore platform morphological inheritance from past higher sea levels in a microtidal setting - David M. Kennedy; Richard Jones; Runjie Yuan; David Fink; Toshiyuki Fujioka; Martin Hurst; Wayne J. Stephenson; Colin D. Woodroffe (Marine Geology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 2-propanol, 1,1′,1′,1'-(1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo)tetrakis-, CAS Registry Number 102-60-3 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, octyl crotonate, CAS Registry Number 22874-79-9 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, propenylguaethol, CAS Registry Number 94-86-0 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate, CAS Registry Number 5405-41-4 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 3-(p-tert-butylphenyl)-2-methylpropanol, CAS Registry Number 56107-04-1 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, CAS Registry Number 2305-25-1 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, linoleic acid, CAS Registry Number 60-33-3 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, β-naphthyl isobutyl ether, CAS Registry Number 2173-57-1 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 1,5-dimethylhexyl acetate, CAS Registry Number 67952-57-2 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 3-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-carbonitrile, CAS Registry Number 68084-04-8 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, cyclohexaneethyl acetate, CAS Registry Number 21722-83-8 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexanol, CAS Registry Number 116-02-9 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 5-methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal, CAS Registry Number 21834-92-4 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 4-heptanol, 2,6-dimethyl-,acetate, CAS Registry Number 10250-45-0 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, phenylacetaldehyde glyceryl acetal, CAS Registry Number 29895-73-6 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, cyclohexanemethanol, 2,4-dimethyl-, CAS Registry Number 68480-15-9 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanone, CAS Registry Number 2408-37-9 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, cis-4-(isopropyl)cyclohexanemethanol, CAS registry number 13828-37-0 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, cyclohexanone, 2-ethyl-4,4-dimethyl-, CAS registry number 55739-89-4 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, squalene, CAS Registry Number 111-02-4 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, β-guaiene, CAS Registry Number 88-84-6 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 3-hexene, 1,1′,''-[ethylidynestris(oxy)]tris-, (3Z, 3′Z,3"Z)-, CAS registry number 215305-10-5 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, CAS Registry Number 21188-58-9 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 4-methyl-2-phenyl-2-pentenal, CAS Registry Number 26643-91-4 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 2-phenyl-2-butenal, CAS Registry Number 4411-89-6 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, dodecyldimethylamine oxide, CAS Registry Number 1643-20-5 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, tricosane, CAS Registry Number 638-67-5 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, methyl 2-nonenoate, CAS registry number 111-79-5 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 4-(isopropyl)-β-methylcyclohexanethanol, CAS Registry Number 67634-03-1 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Distinct ages and mantle sources for Southern Ocean oceanic plateaus - Peter C. Davidson; Jörg Geldmacher; Yuji Ichiyama; Jia Liu; Folkmar Hauff; Anthony A.P. Koppers; Daniel E. Heaton; Daniel A. Frick; Kaj Hoernle; Odysseas A. Archontikis; Sietske J. Batenburg; Peter Bijl; et al. (Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 2026)

Understanding ecosystem responses to recurrent marine heatwaves - Emily Lester; Stanley Mastrantonis; Sharyn M. Hickey; Anna Lafratta; Jessica A. Benthuysen; Eben Afrifa-Yamoah; Arani Chandrapavan; Martial Depczynski; Richard D. Evans; David V. Fairclough; Christopher J. Fulton; Marthe Monique Gagnon; et al. (Biological Conservation, 2026)

Oceanic Alkalinity and titration Alkalinity: a novel straightforward approach in keeping with common general chemistry - Hein J.W. de Baar; Mario Hoppema; Elizabeth M. Jones (Applied Geochemistry, 2026)

Humpback Highs and Lows Amid Shifting Seas and a Northeast Pacific Marine Heatwave: Whale Demographics in the Main Hawaiian Islands, 2002–2023 - S. M. Barber‐Meyer; T. Cheeseman; J. Barlow; L. Bejder; A. L. Bradford; R. Cartwright; M. Deakos; L. Evans; R. Finn; C. M. Gabriele; B. Goodwin; C. Hayslip; et al. (Marine Mammal Science, 2026)
North Pacific humpback whales are a celebrated conservation success, rebounding from extensive commercial whaling. Yet they remain vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, a multifaceted stressor that can exacerbate existing threats. During 2013–2016, a Northeast Pacific marine heatwave severely reduced forage availability in their feeding grounds, concurrent with diminished whale recruitment and increased mortality. We analyzed photo‐identification data of whales that visited the Main Hawaiian Islands from 2002 to 2023 to estimate apparent survival, abundance, and distinct population segment (DPS) growth rates. Survival was high prior to (0.987; SE = 0.003), low during (0.684; SE = 0.022), and higher, but still reduced, after (0.956; SE = 0.006) the heatwave. Annual breeding season abundance estimates averaged 11,617 (SD = 1914) and included a striking 37% decrease from 2014/15 to 2021/22. While the average annual DPS growth rate was stable (1.00) over 20 breeding seasons, shorter periods included high growth (1.09) and steep decline (0.783). Depressed survival and abundance estimates may signal lingering heatwave effects or adjustment to current carrying capacity. Climate change predictions include more frequent, intense, and longer heatwaves; thus, this DPS serves as a crucial ecosystem‐health indicator. Continued research and monitoring are essential to support resiliency against future climate perturbations.

Connecting ambient toxicity testing with community-level responses of benthic macroinvertebrates in an impacted stream in East Tennessee, USA - Louise M. Stevenson; Paul G. Matson; Peyton C. Marcum; Nikki J. Jones; Scott C. Brooks; Trystan Bordeau; Allison M. Fortner; Natalie A. Griffiths; Christopher R. DeRolph; R. Trent Jett; Michael W. Jones; Peijia Ku; et al. (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

Enzymatic deamidation softens thermal-induced whey protein gels by reducing covalent crosslinking and aggregate size - Lai Wei; Serene Maher Husseini; Claire Constantin; Kwan-Mo You; Jan Ilavsky; Owen Griffith Jones; Rafael Jimenez-Flores; Andrea M. Liceaga; Da Chen (Food Hydrocolloids, 2026)

GollumFit: An icecube open-source framework for binned-likelihood neutrino telescope analyses - R. Abbasi; M. Ackermann; J. Adams; S.K. Agarwalla; J.A. Aguilar; M. Ahlers; J.M. Alameddine; N.M. Amin; K. Andeen; C. Argüelles; Y. Ashida; S. Athanasiadou; et al. (Computer Physics Communications, 2026)

Brown skua Catharacta antarctica breeding distribution and population trends on sub-Antarctic Marion Island, 1987–2023: implications of alien invasive species - Michelle M. Risi; Christopher W. Jones; Maëlle Connan; Eleanor A. Weideman; Lucy K. Smyth; Mia Cerfonteyn; Stephen Hunter; Peter G. Ryan (Polar Biology, 2026)
Predator-prey relationships on islands are often profoundly altered by invasive species. Brown skuas Catharacta antarctica are predator-scavengers at sub-Antarctic islands, where their population dynamics are linked to food availability. On Marion Island, skua population size and breeding distribution appear to have shifted in response to changes in burrowing petrel populations, which were severely impacted by feral cat Felis catus predation before cats were eradicated in 1991. We compare estimates of brown skua population size, breeding distribution, and fledgling production on Marion Island from studies conducted between 2010 and 2023 to earlier studies before cats were eradicated, including an extensive survey in 1987–1988. With increased search effort in 2023, we recorded 983 breeding territories, exceeding the 1987–1988 estimate of 878 territories, despite a slight decrease in average production, from 1.26 fledglings per pair per year in 1987–1988 to 1.10 between 2010 and 2022 ( n = 3 surveys). Most notably, there has been a shift in the distribution of breeding sites: territories in coastal areas where skuas mainly prey on penguins have increased by 39% since 1987–1988, whereas they decreased by 31% at inland sites where petrels are the main prey. This coastward shift is surprising given the modest recovery in petrel numbers since cats were eradicated and recent decreases in penguin populations. These counterintuitive findings establish a baseline for monitoring ecological change on Marion Island. As we expect more impacts associated with climate change, highly pathogenic avian influenza and invasive species management, regular surveys of predators such as brown skuas become increasingly valuable.

Diet selection of sympatric marine turtles reveals the importance of diverse benthic habitats - Alexa R. Putillo-Wehry; Simona A. Ceriani; Sue Murasko; Stephanie V. Gkionis; Sandra Chupinsky; Timothy W. Jones; Katherine Suchanec; Mariana M. P. B. Fuentes (Marine Biology, 2026)

Lessons learned: drivers of non-response in a large population-based cohort study of Black women - Jeuneviette E. Bontemps-Jones; Lauren E. McCullough; Elizabeth G. Kirkland; Lauren R. Teras; Maddison L. Hall; Peter J. Briggs; Daniela M. Dudas; Maria Moore; Jamal Winn; Alpa V. Patel (Cancer Causes & Control, 2026)

Lower Cambrian carbonate microfacies and depositional environments on Yorke Peninsula, western Stansbury Basin, South Australia - J. Castle-Jones; M. J. Betts; G. A. Brock (Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 2026)

Time in the city: long-term urban exposure predicts greater exploration and problem solving in wild red foxes - F. Blake Morton; Dylan Thompson-Jones; Kristy A. Adaway; Koko M. Sutter; Catia Matos; Georgia B. Freer; Georgia A.A. Fletcher; Carl D. Soulsbury (Animal Behaviour, 2026)

Microplastic and microbial community loading from a wastewater treatment plant to an estuary - Benjamin M. Cotterell; Constance L. Tulloch; Peter Robins; Davey L. Jones; Peter N. Golyshin (Next Research, 2026)

Cost-effectiveness and equivalence of methods to measure short-term sediment deposition and accretion rates - Jacob M. Berna; Nicole G. Dix; Scott F. Jones (Wetlands Ecology and Management, 2026)

Educational Targets for Patient-Reported Outcomes and Caregiver-Reported Outcomes in Psycho-oncology Research - Salene M. W. Jones; Erin E. Kent; Maxime Caru; Hannah Arem; Youngmee Kim; Lixin Song; Shelby L. Langer (Journal of Cancer Education, 2026)

nosZII communities influence soil N2O consumption potential in a long-term tillage and fertilization experiment - Anton Govednik; Christopher M. Jones; Sara Hallin; Marjetka Suhadolc (Applied Soil Ecology, 2026)

Fraction-specific pathways of sulfur cycling in agroecosystems with highly weathered soils - Wenxiang Zhou; Brigid A. McKenna; Timothy I. McLaren; Ram C. Dalal; Joshua Bennett-Jones; Peter M. Kopittke (Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 2026)

Farming in the shadows of Rome: A multi‐proxy palaeoenvironmental record from Loch Clunie—Perthshire - Samantha E. Jones; Maarten Blaauw; Fraser Hunter; Olalla López‐Costas; Antonio Martínez Cortizas; Tim M. Mighall; Gordon Noble (Journal of Quaternary Science, 2026)
Roman impacts on local society is a subject of international significance. Loch Clunie, Perthshire, lies only 5.4 km from Inchtuthil, the only Roman legionary fortress in Scotland, and contains two crannogs and a probable lakeside hillfort. Despite this proximity and the likelihood of local–Roman interaction, these sites remain unexcavated. This paper presents palaeoenvironmental evidence for long‐term social‐economic change at Loch Clunie, contributing to a region with few well‐dated environmental–archaeological sequences for the Roman Iron Age and beyond. Pollen, non‐pollen palynomorph and sedimentological analyses are used to investigate patterns of environmental change and social activity from the later prehistoric period through to the late medieval era. The results indicate the presence of a local farming community pre‐dating Roman incursions into Scotland. This is followed by a marked increase in barley cultivation either slightly before or during the early Roman Iron Age. The mid‐Roman Iron Age is represented by a short‐lived vegetation downturn and subsequent recovery. However, the most distinct change occurs during the late Roman Iron Age, represented by a pronounced decline to almost complete disappearance of barley from the third to fourth centuries AD, lasting approximately 400 years. Settlement–economic downturns are emerging at other sites in north‐eastern Scotland with comparable temporal scales, although their causes appear to be complex. At Loch Clunie, there is no evidence to link this event to the Severan campaigns of AD 208–211. Indeed, this event appears slightly later. There is evidence, however, for a rise in lake levels, which could potentially be linked to Late Roman climatic deterioration.

Towards a European small-scale fishing vessel tracking programme: Overview, challenges and opportunities - Tania Mendo; Anna Mujal-Colilles; Einar Hjorleifsson; Pamela Lattanzi; Luca Marsaglia; Mark James; Marta M. Rufino; Helen Holah; Oliver Tully; Jose Rodriguez-Gutierrez; Patrik Jonsson; Estanis Mugerza; et al. (Marine Policy, 2026)

Corrigendum to ‘Genetic linkage map of the Australian barramundi (Lates calcarifer) reveals potential to leverage extreme sex-specific recombination and sequential hermaphrodism for ultimate breeding program control’ [Aquaculture Volume 622 15 July 2026 744046] - Jessica Hintzsche; Lorenzo Vincenzo Bertola; David B. Jones; Christie Warburton; Owen Powell; Elizabeth M. Ross; Paul Harrison; Holly Cate; Dean R. Jerry; Ben J. Hayes; Kyall R. Zenger (Aquaculture, 2026)

Predictors of worsening food security among women living with and without HIV and seronegative women during COVID-19: a mixed methods study - Jenni M. Wise; Hilary Bethancourt; Torsten B. Neilands; Anna Leddy; Gypsyamber D’Souza; Mirjam-Colette Kempf; Janet M. Turan; Gina Wingood; M. Reuel Friedman; Jennafer Kwait; Lakshmi Goparaju; Mardge Cohen; et al. (Food Security, 2026)
This study aimed to assess the prevalence, severity, predictors, and lived experiences of food insecurity among women enrolled in the Women’s Interagency HIV Study in the USA in 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. We hypothesized that pre-existing socioeconomic and health-related disparities would heighten the risk of worsening food insecurity during the pandemic. The 10-item US Household Food Security Survey was administered to participants three times between June and September 2020. Multilevel mixed-effects ordered logistic regression models were used to estimate the odds of worsening food security compared to pre-pandemic baseline data. Qualitative interviews were conducted among a subset of participants to add understanding of the lived experience of food insecurity during the pandemic, beyond what quantitative measures could provide. Among 1,506 women, 28% had marginal to very low food security at baseline, and between 13.6-17.3% experienced worsening food security during pandemic measures. Women with household incomes <$12,000/year were particularly vulnerable to worsening food insecurity, including those experiencing unemployment (OR: 2.06, 95% CI:1.36, 3.13), job loss (OR: 1.47, 95% CI: 1.04-2.06), loss of financial support (OR: 1.91,95% CI: 1.23, 2.97), and those with reduced access to usual sources of food (OR: 7.67, 95% CI:4.78, 12.30). While the quantitative data suggest that relatively few women experienced worsening food security during the pandemic, the qualitative data suggest that many more women had difficulty accessing preferred and healthy foods and experienced disruption to social services, which typically facilitate the ability to access food. Women described how informal social systems (e.g., neighborhood gardens, sharing resources) bridged the gap left by more formal systems during this time. Taken together, these findings suggest that women with pre-existing socioeconomic vulnerability were disproportionately and negatively impacted by the social and economic disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Interventions are needed to address structural vulnerabilities, improve safeguards to food security during times of distress, and harness the capacity of community-based support systems.

Genetic linkage map of the Australian barramundi (Lates calcarifer) reveals potential to leverage extreme sex-specific recombination and sequential hermaphrodism for ultimate breeding program control - Jessica Hintzsche; Lorenzo V. Bertola; David B. Jones; Christie Warburton; Owen Powell; Elizabeth M. Ross; Paul Harrison; Holly S. Cate; Dean R. Jerry; Ben J. Hayes; Kyall R. Zenger (Aquaculture, 2026)

The ecology and evolution of cues and signals in animal interspecies cooperation - K. Dunkley; M. Cantor; A.I. Afan; D.S. Ahlibi; S.J. Allen; J. Amphaeris; S. Atkins; M.C. Attwood; K. Bankhead; C.J. Blair; J.L. Bronstein; Y.R.R. Camargo; et al. (Animal Behaviour, 2026)

Automated 24-h cattle feeding behaviour analysis using Raspberry Pi, infrared imaging, and deep learning-based head position and ID classification - G. Wager-Jones; M. Butler; W.E. Harris; M. Rutter; E. Bleach; K. Behrendt (Biosystems Engineering, 2026)

Multiscale environmental and management effects on forest water use and productivity in contrasting U.S. regions - Hazhir Karimi; Christina L. Staudhammer; Matthew D. Therrell; Amobichukwu C. Amanambu; Leah M. Mungai; C. Nathan Jones; Chen-Lun Kao; Gregory Starr; Ankur R. Desai; William J. Kleindl (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)ethanone, CAS Registry Number 54464-57-2 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, docosane, CAS Registry Number 629-97-0 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, methyl jasmonate, CAS Registry Number 1211-29-6 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol, CAS Registry Number 63500-71-0 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, dimyrcene, CAS Registry Number 532-87-6 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, methyl myristate, CAS Registry Number 124-10-7 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, cyclohexane, 1-ethenyl-1-methyl-2,4-bis(1-methylethenyl)-, (1R,2R,4S)-rel-, CAS Registry Number 33880-83-0 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, ethyl myristate, CAS Registry Number 124-06-1 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 2-methylpentyl 2-methylvalerate, CAS Registry Number 90397-38-9 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, pyrazine, methyl (methylthio)-, CAS Registry Number 67952-65-2 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 2-propenoic acid, 2-[1-(3,3-dimethylcyclohexyl)ethoxy]-2-methylpropyl ester, CAS Registry Number 820975-49-3 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, hexadecyl palmitate, CAS Registry Number 540-10-3 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, cyclohexane, 1-ethenyl-1-methyl-2-(1-methylethenyl)-4-(1-methylethyl)-, didehydro derivative, CAS Registry Number 68845-33-0 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, acetyl cedrene, CAS Registry Number 32388-55-9 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, butyl sulfide, CAS Registry Number 544-40-1 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, heneicosane, CAS Registry Number 629-94-7 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, ethyl palmitate, CAS Registry Number 628-97-7 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, sclareol, CAS registry number 515-03-7 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, ethyl octadecanoate, CAS Registry Number 111-61-5 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, cyclohexyl methyl pentanone, CAS Registry Number 4927-39-3 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, heptadecane, CAS Registry Number 629-78-7 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, hexadecane, CAS Registry Number 544-76-3 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, oleic acid, CAS Registry Number 112-80-1 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, pentadecane, CAS Registry Number 629-62-9 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, tetradecane, CAS Registry Number 629-59-4 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, nonadecane, CAS Registry Number 629-92-5 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, octadecane, CAS Registry Number 593-45-3 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, eicosane, CAS Registry Number 112-95-8 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessments, ethyl ricinoleate, CAS Registry Number 55066-53-0 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 4-methyl-8-methylenetricyclo[3.3.1.(3,7)]decan-2-yl acetate, CAS Registry Number 122760-85-4 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Integrating detrital magnetite geochemistry and (U–Th)/He chronometry as a sediment provenance tool in geologic and metallogenic terranes - Robert G. McDermott; Douglas C. Kreiner; James V. Jones; Sean P. Regan; James R. Metcalf; Rebecca M. Flowers (Chemical Geology, 2026)

Impact of windrow composting on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: insights into leaching and transformation - S. Khair Biek; L. S. Khudur; M. Askeland; J. Jones; C. Krohn; J. Besedin; G. Aguilar; A. S. Ball (International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2026)
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) increasingly appear in organic recycling streams, yet their behaviour during full-scale windrow composting remains unclear. Thirty-three PFAS analytes were tracked through commercial composting of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) at 14, 30, and 45 days, and in finished compost. Total concentration analysis, leachability testing (ASLP), exploratory leachate assessment, total oxidisable precursor assay (TOPA), and microbial community profiling were undertaken. Σ33 PFAS in compost solids decreased by > 98% by day 45, from 97 µg/kg in feedstock to 1.7 µg/kg. The feedstock was dominated by PFBA (~ 92% of Σ33 PFAS), which became undetectable, while PFHxA became dominant in the final product, consistent with precursor transformation. ASLP indicated high early-stage mobility of short-chain PFAS (PFBA detected in feedstock leachate) but minimal leachability thereafter. Although most field leachate samples were below reporting limits, particulate fractions contained measurable PFAS, highlighting particle-bound transport pathways, emphasising the need to consider dissolved and particulate phases in leachate handling. The total oxidisable precursor assay showed increased short-chain PFCAs across stages, supporting precursor transformation. For the first time, correlations between PFAS concentrations and microbial community dynamics were assessed, revealing no significant association between α-diversity metrics and PFAS levels, suggesting limited effects on richness at observed concentrations. Overall, windrow composting substantially reduced measured solid-phase PFAS concentrations, with observed changes more likely reflecting redistribution, mobilisation, and precursor transformation rather than complete degradation, indicating that PFAS-related risks may persist. Effective management should combine feedstock control and leachate monitoring, while future work addresses precursor pathways and long-term PFAS fate.

Saline Permafrost and Cryopegs as Potentially Important Sources of CO 2 —Assessing Organic Carbon Mineralization Potentials on the Alaskan Coastal Plain - Fabian Seemann; Mackenzie R. Baysinger; Susanne Liebner; Claire Treat; Michael Zech; Maren Jenrich; Guido Grosse; Benjamin M. Jones; Jens Strauss (Global Change Biology, 2026)
Thermokarst lake and drained lake basin (DLB) dynamics are intensifying across the Alaskan Arctic Coastal Plain. Thawing, drainage, and erosion expose surface and deep sediments (> 1 m) to aerobic conditions, with saline deposits being particularly vulnerable due to freeze‐point depression. As organic carbon mineralization remains poorly constrained, we determined potentials with an aerobic one‐year long incubation at 10°C in permafrost upland, lake talik, lake cryopeg, and refrozen saline DLB sediments. We linked CO 2 production to biochemical, hydrochemical, and microbial factors, and assessed carbon alteration via repeated n ‐alkane analyses. After 382 days, average CO 2 production was 7.0 ± 0.4 mg C g −1 dry weight (DW), with DLB surface peat yielding the most (40.5 ± 2.7 mg C g −1 DW), and carbon‐poor cryopeg deposits (1.4 ± 0.1 mg C g −1 DW) and refrozen saline permafrost (1.5 ± 0.02 mg C g −1 DW) the least. Total organic carbon (TOC) was the main driver of CO 2 production, while age, nitrogen content, electrical conductivity, water content, pH, and microbial abundance also correlated significantly with CO 2 production. Normalizing production to TOC contents, saline permafrost and cryopeg sediments showed similar CO 2 production to active layers, stressing the importance of potentially carbon‐rich saline deposits. TOC normalization revealed that carbon characteristics (δ 13 C, alkane content, ACL) also significantly influenced CO 2 production. The n ‐alkane based quantification of carbon alterations during the incubation further contributes to the understanding of carbon cycling at the molecular level. n ‐Alkane contents increased on average by 153% and the carbon preference index (CPI) rose from 13.2 to 15.8, likely due to newly produced alkanes, preferential degradation, and desorption processes. This indicates strong responses of the carbon pool and raises questions about the reliability of the CPI as a degradation proxy. Altogether, our study highlights the overlooked role of salinity in CO 2 production from Arctic coastal plains which could substantially shift carbon balances.

Stomatal Decoupling From Photosynthesis Under High Temperatures Is Consistent With Stomatal Optimisation - Simon R. G. Jones; Georg Wohlfahrt; Andrew D. Friend; Peter J. Franks; Alexander W. Cheesman; Lucas A. Cernusak; Haoyu Diao; Xiaolong Feng; Josef Urban; Tyeen Taylor; Martijn Slot; Lina M. Mercado; et al. (Global Change Biology, 2026)
Stomatal pores on plant leaves regulate the gain of carbon through photosynthesis and the loss of water through transpiration. Through their responses to environmental conditions, stomata can constrain plant productivity and transpiration fluxes, exerting a strong control on climate feedbacks over land. Although mechanistic modelling of stomata remains a challenge, semi‐empirical and optimisation models have been successfully applied to improve the simulation of land‐atmosphere fluxes of water and carbon. Optimisation approaches assume that some aspect of plant function, such as photosynthesis or growth rate, is optimised with respect to an environmental constraint, such as available soil water. Both optimisation models and semi‐empirical models predict that stomatal conductance will increase in concert with rising photosynthetic rates as temperatures approach a thermal optimum, beyond which declines in both photosynthesis and stomatal conductance are expected. However, a growing number of experiments have found that while photosynthesis declines beyond its thermal optimum, stomatal conductance often continues to increase at high temperatures. Early modelling work suggests that this phenomenon can be captured and explained by an optimal thermoregulation strategy via increased evaporative cooling at the leaf surface. However, many stomatal conductance models that are embedded within climate and Earth System Models do not correctly account for this feedback and so cannot capture observed decoupling. Here, we demonstrate that if leaf temperature is calculated iteratively outside the optimisation scheme, as is commonly done in Earth System Models, stomatal decoupling will not be captured. However, by calculating leaf temperature in parallel with optimal stomatal conductance, we find that we are able to capture observed decoupling and improve predicted leaf temperature and gas exchange. Correctly implementing the leaf energy balance equation within stomatal optimisation models will be essential for capturing high temperature responses of forests across the globe.

Predicting Coral Offspring Survival From Reef Thermal Histories in Ningaloo World Heritage Reef - Teresa Baptista Nobre; Paige J. Maroni; Nicole L. Jones; Kate M. Quigley (Global Change Biology, 2026)
Identifying coral populations with heritable thermal tolerance is critical for developing climate‐resilient reef conservation practices. We quantified thermal tolerance in larvae from 51 selectively bred Acropora families using acute heat stress assays (35.5°C) then modelled larval survival against 20 satellite‐derived SST predictors (1985–2022) using boosted regression trees (BRT) to predict the spatial distribution of thermally resilient coral offspring along Ningaloo World Heritage Reef (East Indian Ocean). BRT models had an AUC of 0.67 (±0.01 SE) and revealed that thermal anomaly frequency, cumulative heat stress and temperature variability, particularly diurnal temperature range, most strongly predicted larval survival (37.2%, 22.7% and 21.7%, respectively). Survival peaked at thermal stress of 1.14°C –weeks (Degree Heating Weeks) and variability of daily temperature range of ~1°C day −1 highlighting potential ecological thresholds in larval survival in this area. Spatial outputs identified six reefs (17% of surveyed sites), all north of Point Cloates, as having the highest predicted larval survival (> 45%), contrasting with consistently lower survival probabilities across most southern sites. By linking experimental physiology with spatial modelling, this study delivers the first spatially explicit predictions of thermally resilient larval supply along Ningaloo Reef, providing a scalable framework for guiding marine spatial planning, broodstock selection and restoration prioritisation across a remote World Heritage coral reef.

Rates of maximal blood lactate accumulation in the extreme intensity exercise domain: implications for training prescription - Ozgur Ozkaya; Hakan As; Arda Peker; Mark Burnley; Andrew M. Jones (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2026)
Purpose This study investigated the rate of blood lactate accumulation ( v La) across six maximal sprint efforts and identified a breakpoint ( v La BP ) in the v La–power relationship. Methods Twelve physically active males completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30-s all-out sprints in randomised order on separate days, with resistances set at 10 to 12.5% of body mass. The v La was calculated as the change in blood lactate between the resting and peak value (∆La) divided by the test duration. A piecewise linear regression was used to identify the v La BP and its corresponding power output (P- v La BP ) in the v La–power relationship. Pulmonary V̇O 2 responses were modelled using V̇O 2 data obtained from exercise and the subsequent 15-min recovery period. Results A distinct P- v La BP was identified at 795 ± 135 W and 11.2 ± 1.5 W·kg −1 , corresponding to a v La of 0.50 ± 0.10 mM·s –1 , ∆La of 6.50 ± 1.27 mM, and sprint duration of 13.3 ± 1.9 s. The v La did not increase significantly during the 30, 25, 20, and 15-s all-out sprint tests (0.41 ± 0.04 to 0.48 ± 0.10 mM·s⁻ 1 ; p > 0.05) but increased markedly in the 10 and 5-s tests (0.58 ± 0.14 mM·s⁻ 1 , p < 0.05; 0.7 ± 0.20 mM·s⁻ 1 , p < 0.01). V̇O 2 on-kinetics below the P- v La BP (30 and 15 s) was best described by linear function (R 2 ≥ 0.96; SEE ≤ 272 mL·min –1 ; p < 0.001), while the V̇O 2 data could not be modelled for sprints performed above the P- v La BP (10 and 5 s). Conclusion The present study demonstrated that the P- v La BP separates ranges of power outputs with discrete V̇O 2 kinetics which are characteristic of different subzones within the extreme intensity exercise domain.

A primary care pharmacogenetic precision medicine pilot based on specific Māori tribal ethical frameworks and principles - Stephen P. Robertson; Benjamin J. Halliday; Rhonda Tibble; Caroline Koia; Tuta Haereroa; Elizabeth Goodin; Ben Curran; Claire E. Rye; Helen Wihongi; Ben Te Aika; Joep de Ligt; Donia Macartney-Coxson; et al. (Journal of Community Genetics, 2026)
Indigenous tribal communities are frequently underserved by genomic medicine because they are under-represented in research, often live in remote locations and have ethical and cultural perspectives that vary from westernised standpoints. The Rakeiora platform, a permissioning and analytical environment that incorporates Māori perspectives and ethical frameworks on how precision medicine research is best conducted was used to host a pharmacogenetic exemplar project to demonstrate proof of principle in a tribal community. The project was prospectively co-designed alongside community representatives through an extensive series of kanohi ki te kanohi (face-to-face) consultation hui, drawing on the strengths, insights, and aspirations of the community. Narratives socialising the study were metaphorically located in tribal-specific histories to improve participation. The cohort of 148 Māori individuals consented to have variants in CYP2C19 extracted from whole genome sequence datasets and correlated to the medicines they were prescribed and had dispensed over a 12-month period. Genotyping indicated that 7% of the cohort were genotypically predicted to be “poor metabolisers” and 11% “rapid metabolisers” of at least one drug known to be processed by CYP2C19. Based on international guidelines, 40% of prescriptions could have benefited from knowledge of the participant’s CYP2C19 genotype through either dose adjustment or prescription of an alternative drug. The study population was broadly supportive of research into precision medicine, but the majority wished to retain ongoing dynamic consent practices mediated by trusted local figures.

Analysis of second-generation epigenetic clocks reveals further associations between disproportionate biological ageing and hippocampal volume - Lidija Milicic; Michael Vacher; Vincent Doré; Pierrick Bourgeat; Rosita Shishegar; James D. Doecke; Paul Maruff; Christopher C. Rowe; Victor L. Villemagne; Michael Weiner; Paul Aisen; Ronald Petersen; et al. (GeroScience, 2026)

New evidence for the Clactonian-Acheulean succession during MIS 11 from Devereux's Pit, Suffolk, UK - Rob Davis; Marcus Hatch; Simon G. Lewis; Claire Lucas; Simon O'Connor; Claire R.E. Harris; Joshua T. Hogue; Dylan Jones; Ellie Nelson; Simon A. Parfitt; Richard C. Preece; Kathryn M. Price; et al. (Quaternary Science Reviews, 2026)

Maternal serum concentrations of persistent organic pollutants and childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia in the Finnish Maternity Cohort - Mary H. Ward; Jessica M. Madrigal; Rebecca Troisi; Heljä-Marja Surcel; Hanna Öhman; Juha Kivelä; Hannu Kiviranta; Panu Rantakokko; Jani Koponen; Danielle N. Medgyesi; Katherine A. McGlynn; Alexander P. Keil; et al. (Environmental Research, 2026)

Extralimital records of Antarctic seals in South America - Andrea Elissamburu; María A. Mandiola; Joaquín C. M. Gana; Pablo Denuncio; Gisela V. Giardino; M. Carolina De León; Mariela Dassis; Antonella D. Padula; Ricardo Bastida; Sergio Morón; Sergio Rodríguez Heredia; Mauricio Failla; et al. (Polar Biology, 2026)

Non-concussive impacts, cognition, and the menstrual cycle: a proof-of-concept study of elite female footballers - Benjamin Tari; Megan Lowery; Chris M. Jones; Kieran Austin; Mike Loosemore; Paul W. Burgess; Flaminia Ronca (Experimental Brain Research, 2026)
Evidence indicates females may be more susceptible to sports-related concussion with worse and prolonged symptom severity according to menstrual cycle phase. We investigated whether menstrual cycle phases influence non-concussive heading kinematics in elite female footballers, and whether these impacts affect an athlete’s cognition. Five eumenorrheic elite female footballers (M age = 23 ± 4 years) participated in a 16-week proof-of-concept study wherein menstrual cycle phases were tracked, and cognition was monitored. Participants performed a weekly controlled heading drill by heading a ball thrown from 5 m away. Head accelerations were measured using custom-moulded PROTECHT instrumented mouthguards. 256 headers revealed no significant differences in head acceleration across the various phases of the menstrual cycle. However, change in cognitive performance was related to heading completion and menstrual phase. Hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle may influence cognition independent of head impact biomechanics among elite female athletes, under controlled conditions. We note that our study also demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the mouthguard equipment employed here, as well as the ease with which the protocol was received by the athletes. These outcomes should be considered when implementing future research with larger cohorts and the inclusion of match-related heading.

Synthesis and biophysical characterization of bioengineered cytochrome nanowires - M. Raquel Pacheco; Ana J. Carvalho; Marta A. Silva; Tomás Calmeiro; Nykola C. Jones; Søren V. Hoffmann; Leonor Morgado; M. Manuela A. Pereira; Elvira Fortunato; Carlos A. Salgueiro; Pedro Tavares; Alice S. Pereira (European Biophysics Journal, 2026)
Geobacter bacteria produce multiheme c -type cytochrome nanowires that are involved in long-range extracellular electron transfer. The ability of these protein nanowires to conduct electrical current makes them promising candidates for electronic devices, offering several functional and sustainable advantages over traditional materials. Therefore, this study focused on synthesizing hybrid protein fibers that mimic the natural Geobacter extracellular nanowires. To achieve this, a mutated PpcA triheme protein variant was used as the building block, with thiol-ene coupling employed to bind the protein molecules. This engineered PpcA variant (PpcAK9CK22C) maintained a structure similar to that of the native protein. Thermal denaturation studies revealed a two-state process, with a melting temperature of 62 ± 1 °C and an enthalpy change of 61 ± 2 kcal/mol. The new protein nanowires showed a lower heme group content than the precursor protein and displayed distinct secondary structure features, with a slight reduction in helical content and an increase in β-sheet and unordered structures. Their thermal stability also differed, as it could not be described by the same model applied to the PpcA variant. Despite these differences, the nanowires retained their ability to undergo redox cycling. Morphologically, they consisted of linear single-protein filaments extending over 300 nm in length.

Biophysical insights into plasmid DNA binding by deinococcus grandis Dps nanocage - Ana J. Carvalho; M. Raquel Pacheco; João P. L. Guerra; Nykola C. Jones; Søren V. Hoffmann; Tomás Calmeiro; Elvira Fortunato; Alice S. Pereira; Pedro Tavares (European Biophysics Journal, 2026)

Correction: Rangewide population genetic analysis of the Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) - Andrew R Whiteley; Dana Weigel-Sheedy; Thomas S.B. Akre; Donald J. Brown; Deahn M. Donner; Charlie Eichelberger; Lori Erb; Katharine D. Gipe; Ellery Lassiter; Michael N. Marchand; Tricia Markle; Donald F. McAlpine; et al. (Conservation Genetics, 2026)

Rangewide population genetic analysis of the Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) - Andrew R. Whiteley; Dana Weigel-Sheedy; Thomas S.B. Akre; Donald J. Brown; Deahn M. Donner; Charlie Eichelberger; Lori Erb; Katharine D. Gipe; Ellery Lassiter; Michael N. Marchand; Tricia Markle; Donald F. McAlpine; et al. (Conservation Genetics, 2026)

Metabolomic and proteomic characterisation of intestinal responses to Chlorella vulgaris and CAZyme supplementation in weaned piglets - Cátia Falcão Martins; Mariana Palma; Ivan Viegas; John G. Jones; Antje Dittmann; Witold E. Wolski; Laura Kunz; João P.B. Freire; André M. Almeida; José A.M. Prates (Algal Research, 2026)

Tree ferns on the move: patterns of movement and current introduction status of Cyatheales species around the world - Megan L. van den Berg; David M. Richardson; Emily J. McCulloch-Jones; Mathieu Rouget; Tamara B. Robinson (Biological Invasions, 2026)
Tree ferns (order Cyatheales) have been moved from their native ranges for more than two centuries, and the number of species introduced to new countries has recently increased rapidly. However, no comprehensive global list of alien tree ferns exists. Botanical garden collections and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility database were examined, and a systematic literature review was conducted to collect information on tree fern introduction dates, locations and impacts in non-native ranges. Overall, 158 species out of 795 Cyatheales species (c. 20%) were found to have been introduced. The earliest documented introduction occurred in 1789 when Dicksonia arborescens L’Hér. was moved from St Helena Island to the United Kingdom. Tree fern introductions are biased in favour of well-developed countries with historical exploration in regions with rich native tree fern floras. Five species have naturalised ( Alsophila australis in Sri Lanka; Alsophila speciosa in Madagascar; Sphaeropteris excelsa in the United States of America; Sphaeropteris medullaris in Madeira (Portugal); and Lophosoria quadripinnata in Fiji, French Polynesia and the United States of America). Two species are invasive: Sphaeropteris cooperi in the Azores (Portugal), Hawaiian Is. (USA), Mauritius, Réunion Isl. (France) and South Africa; and Dicksonia antarctica in the Azores (Portugal) and Sri Lanka. The extensive history of tree-fern movement has radically altered the global distribution of the order Cyatheales, creating substantial invasion debt. The 151 alien (not yet naturalised) species represent a substantial capacity for future invasion. This list can inform monitoring of the distribution of already introduced species to support prevention of further invasions.

Correlation between DNA methylation and transcriptomic changes in golden Asian sea bass ( Lates calcarifer ): An integrated approach - Roberta Marcoli; D. B. Jones; C. Massault; M. Moran; P. J. Harrison; H. S. Cate; D. R. Jerry (Journal of Fish Biology, 2026)
Lates calcarifer , commonly known as barramundi perch, Asian sea bass or barramundi, is a significant aquaculture species across the Indo‐Pacific. Barramundi typically exhibit a silver to bronze wild‐type (WT) skin colour, with occasional golden (xanthic) variants of commercial interest. Although previous studies have identified gene expression differences between golden and WT variants, the genetic mechanism driving golden colouration remains elusive. By combining whole‐genome enzymatic methylation sequencing (WGEMS) and RNA sequencing (RNA‐seq), this study explores the molecular underpinnings of skin pigmentation within golden barramundi in an integrated approach. A total of 435 differentially methylated regions (DMR) were identified. Among 389 genes examined, an inverse relationship between expression ratio and promoter methylation levels was observed in 145 genes, suggesting a regulatory role of DNA methylation in gene expression. Notably, significant correlations between the changes in methylation and expression levels were identified in key pigment genes such as tyrp1 and pax7a , as well as potassium transmembrane transporter genes kir6.1 and kcnj3a . This suggests that barramundi colouration may result from complex molecular changes rather than the influence of a single or few genes. To further validate these observations, independent reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT‐qPCR) analysis was performed on representative genes, supporting the methylation‐expression trends observed. This study is the first to characterize the whole‐genome methylation landscape in barramundi, and one of the few to examine integrated methylome and transcriptome changes associated with pigmentation in teleost fish. By shedding light on the potential epigenetic mechanisms influencing rare skin colouration, this research contributes to the broader understanding of methylation‐driven phenotypic variation in vertebrates and provides a foundation for future studies exploring environmental and developmental regulation of DNA methylation.

Genomic and phenotypic diversity of Xanthomonas euvesicatoria strains associated with bacterial spot of pepper in southern Italy - Aastha Subedi; Daniele Schiavi; Gerald V. Minsavage; Erica M. Goss; Roberto Buonaurio; Nicola Sante Iacobellis; Jeff B. Jones; Giorgio Mariano Balestra (Journal of Plant Pathology, 2026)

Preserving the gut microbiome: hydrogel-forming microneedle delivery of tetracycline reduces gut microbiome disruption compared to oral administration - Stephen A. Kelly; Li Zhao; Jonathan Nzakizwanayo; Aoife M. Rodgers; Thomas P. Thompson; Andrew J. Lee; Helen O. McCarthy; John W. McGrath; Rebecca J. Ingram; Brian V. Jones; Brendan F. Gilmore; Ryan F. Donnelly (Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 2026)
Antibiotics cause significant gut microbiome dysbiosis, particularly when administered orally. This contributes to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and is associated with myriad health conditions. Novel drug delivery strategies that minimize gut exposure while maintaining therapeutic efficacy are urgently needed. This study aimed to evaluate whether a novel transdermal system could reduce gut microbiome disruption compared to oral delivery. Sprague-Dawley rats received a single tetracycline dose via oral gavage, IV injection, or hydrogel-forming microneedle patch. Faecal samples were collected longitudinally and analysed using 16 S rRNA gene sequencing. Oral tetracycline caused the greatest disruption to gut microbiota. Compared to the timepoint immediately prior to treatment (Day 5a), peak dysbiosis was observed at Day 7. The Firmicutes: Bacteroidetes ratio was significantly reduced following oral and IV tetracycline therapy, but not following microneedle administration. The most significant reductions in alpha and beta diversity at Day 7 were observed in the oral group. Differential abundance analysis showed oral treatment resulted in the highest number of depleted and enriched taxa. The microbiome-sparing effect of microneedle delivery was consistent across all analytical measures, offering a promising strategy to preserve host microbiome health. This minimally invasive approach represents a clinically viable alternative to oral and IV antibiotic administration.

Uncertainty Quantification of Geologic Energy Storage in Depleted Gas Reservoirs Using Material Balance Equations Embedded in a Hierarchical Errors-in-Variables Model - Ashton M. Wiens; Matthew M. Jones; Philip A. Freeman; Marc L. Buursink (Mathematical Geosciences, 2026)
The storage potential for gas in geologic settings, such as depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs and solution-mined salt caverns, is becoming salient to future energy infrastructure planning. Technologies such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage, carbon dioxide-enhanced oil recovery, and natural gas and hydrogen storage help meet growing energy demands, reduce carbon emissions to meet climate goals, and provide energy security amid geopolitical uncertainties. Therefore, estimates of underground gas storage capacity could be useful for efficiently navigating the energy transitions. Material balance is a fundamental method in reservoir engineering for estimating original gas in place and potential storage capacity at the scale necessary for national assessments of subsurface pore space resources. However, the deterministic method cannot accommodate multiple data sources or quantify uncertainty in predictions. In this study, a method that embeds material balance equations within a hierarchical errors-in-variables model is proposed which allows the estimation of the distributions of reservoir properties needed for assessments. Uncertainties associated with these reservoir properties have traditionally been expert-elicited, whereas the uncertainty estimates from the proposed models are data-driven. Capacity and uncertainty estimates can be used in a probabilistic resource assessment, supplementing information traditionally used by assessors or even replacing this expert elicitation step when data are unavailable. Various regression models are compared in a case study of the Michigan Basin, a large contributor to the United States’ current natural gas storage capacity. In particular, errors-in-variables models help ameliorate regression dilution and can quantify uncertainty in predictions of pressure in addition to storage capacity. Overfitting is addressed by quantifying generalization error and model averaging in simple and stratified cross-validation against reported working gas capacity, representing the varying quality and quantity of available data. Incorporating a statistical framework into existing numerical methods in reservoir engineering can improve the quality of estimation, and in particular, this method brings rigor to uncertainty quantification as part of a larger effort by the U.S. Geological Survey to assess domestic energy gas storage resources in depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs.

SCARFISH : A new SCAR action group to co‐ordinate Antarctic fish research - Jilda Alicia Caccavo; Cassandra Brooks; Erica Carlig; Rachel D. Cavanagh; Thomas Desvignes; Davide Di Blasi; Jennifer J. Freer; Laura Ghigliotti; Christopher Jones; Jin‐Hyoung Kim; Hayley Kwasniewski; Rebecca Konijnenberg; et al. (Journal of Fish Biology, 2026)

Melanoma and Other Melanistic Lesions in Brown Bullhead Ameiurus nebulosus From Waterbodies in the Northeastern United States and Canada: Identification of Risk Factors - Vicki S. Blazer; Peter Emerson; Matthew Bodnar; Thomas Jones; David R. Russell; Matthew Pehrson; Cheyenne R. Smith; Danielle Cleveland; Mark J. Henderson; Patricia M. Mazik (Journal of Fish Diseases, 2026)
Melanistic lesions, including non‐raised black areas due to proliferations of melanocytes and melanomacrophages in the dermis and epidermis, as well as raised black areas consistent with melanoma, are described in brown bullhead (BBH) Ameiurus nebulosus from three water bodies in the northeastern United States and Quebec, Canada. First observed in the Vermont portion of Lake Memphremagog, Vermont, USA and Quebec, Canada, the prevalence of melanistic lesions during 2014–2020 was greater than 30% in BBH 200 mm and longer. In 2023, seven sites throughout the lake were assessed, and prevalence ranged from 18% to 42%. In Hermon Pond, Maine, the prevalence was 29% in 2024, and in Village Pond, New Hampshire, lesions occurred in 22% of BBH in 2025. Compared to skin from visibly normal BBH, skin with melanistic lesions had significantly higher concentrations of seven metals, including arsenic, a known carcinogen and zinc. Lesions associated with oxidative damage, such as the accumulation of ceroid/lipofuscin, were also observed in the gill, spleen and kidney tissue of both affected and visibly normal BBH. The progression of lesions, observed by histopathology, ranged from inflammation, signs of oxidative damage, proliferation and necrosis of club cells, and the presence of melanomacrophages and melanocytes in the epidermis to invasive melanoma and suggests chronic exposure of BBH to environmental initiators and promoters of carcinogenesis.

Lynch syndrome integrative epidemiology and genetics (LINEAGE): rationale for cohort design - Swati G. Patel; Holli A. Loomans-Kropp; Zachariah H. Foda; Bryson W. Katona; Suzi Birz; Carol A. Burke; Jordan Clawson; Brian Furner; Camille Hochheimer; Elizabeth Magnan; Luigi Ricciardiello; Harminder Singh; et al. (Familial Cancer, 2026)

Mapping the evidence on environmental health services in healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic literature inventory of over 4,000 studies - Lucy Tantum; Darcy M. Anderson; Emily P. Jones; Ryan Cronk (International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 2026)

Comparison of structurally diverse simulation models for prediction of epidemic outcomes caused by a long-distance dispersed pathogen - Matin Marjani; Lee W. Cohnstaedt; Jean B. Contina; Chris Jones; Sifat A. Moon; Rachel L. Seibel; Michael J. Tildesley; Caterina M. Scoglio; Christopher C. Mundt (Ecological Modelling, 2026)

Cardiac structure and systolic function in resistance-trained athletes versus untrained male adults - Abigail M. Saunders; Rebecca L. Jones; Joanna C. Richards (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2026)
Purpose Research examining the Athlete’s Heart has often focused on endurance athletes, yet no clear consensus has emerged on the cardiac adaptations observed in resistance-trained athletes. The purpose of this study is to examine cardiac structure and systolic function in resistance-trained athletes compared to untrained individuals. Methods An observational cross-sectional study conducted echocardiographic examinations on male resistance-trained athletes ( n = 12; body mass: 93 ± 19 kg [95%CI 82–104]) and age-matched untrained volunteers ( n = 12; body mass: 80 ± 7 kg [95%CI 76–84]). Resting blood pressure and anthropometrics were gathered to allow indexing of cardiac parameters to body size and composition. Results Compared to untrained individuals, resistance-trained athletes had greater septal (resistance-trained: 1.2 ± 0.1 cm; untrained: 0.9 ± 0.1 cm; p < 0.001), and posterior (resistance-trained: 1.2 ± 0.1 cm; untrained: 0.8 ± 0.1 cm; p < 0.001) wall thickness, and absolute left ventricular mass (resistance-trained: 275 ± 50 g; untrained: 162 ± 25 g; p < 0.01). These differences in left ventricular mass remained significant after accounting for body size and composition ( p < 0.01). Cardiac dimensions of the resistance-trained athletes are greater than the normative range described in current literature. Significant differences in functional parameters including stroke volume, E/A ratio and LV end-systolic wall stress were also observed ( p < 0.05). Conclusion Both structural and functional differences in cardiac measures are apparent when comparing those engaged in chronic resistance-trained to untrained individuals. Furthermore, despite these structural differences, no significant impairment in left ventricular function was observed. However, whilst the cardiac dimensions of most resistance-trained athletes do not exceed the upper limits for physiological hypertrophy the exact mechanism for these differences is unclear and warrants further investigation.

Scaling what works: a collaborative capacity-building program tailored to optimize resources and scale evidence-based interventions for cancer prevention and control - Mary Wangen; Jingle Xu; Amy Tran; Elizabeth A. Rohan; Prajakta Adsul; Cam Escoffery; Renée M. Ferrari; Nikki Hayes; Cari Herington; Katie Jones; Jaron Hoani King; Julie Kranick; et al. (Cancer Causes & Control, 2026)

Sensitivity to airborne sounds in ice-dependent bearded seals - Noah Packard; Jillian M. Sills; Ryan A. Jones; Seri T. Aldana; Colleen Reichmuth (Journal of Comparative Physiology A, 2026)
As the Arctic warms and becomes more accessible to human activities and associated noise sources, it is important to understand the auditory capabilities of ice-associated marine mammals that rely on sound. In this study, the in-air hearing of one adult bearded seal ( Erignathus barbatus ) was measured in ambient outdoor conditions using psychophysical methods. 50% detection thresholds were measured for 10 frequencies (0.04–51.2 kHz) that extend across the subject’s hearing range. For low to mid frequencies (0.04–12.8 kHz), thresholds were constrained, or masked, by ambient noise. Thresholds obtained at higher frequencies (25.6–51.2 kHz) were sufficiently elevated above background noise to provide absolute measures of hearing sensitivity. These measurements reveal that the high-frequency roll-off for bearded seals is in alignment with available auditory data for related species despite more than 11 million years of evolutionary isolation. Further, the data collected at low and mid frequencies enable an unconventional estimation of critical ratios, which can be applied in masking models. Collectively, these findings for bearded seals listening for airborne sounds highlight auditory similarities within the northern clade of phocid Carnivores and improve predictions of potential noise effects for seals in changing Arctic soundscapes.

Dry‐Season Water Deficits in the Southwestern Amazon Under High Emissions - Débora J. Dutra; Chris Jones; Richard A. Betts; Igor J. M. Ferreira; Luiz E. O. C. Aragão; Guilherme Mataveli; Henrique Leão; Breno I. Domingos; Beatriz F. Cabral; Philip M. Fearnside; Paulo M. L. A. Graça; Aurora M. Yanai; et al. (International Journal of Climatology, 2026)
Understanding future changes in cumulative water deficit (CWD) is essential for assessing the vulnerability of Amazonian ecosystems to climate change. This study evaluates the performance of CMIP6 models in simulating CWD in the southwestern Amazon from 1985 to 2024 and projects future changes through 2100 under three emission scenarios (SSP1‐2.6, SSP3‐7.0, SSP5‐8.5). CWD was calculated using a fixed evapotranspiration threshold of 100 mm/month, and the maximum cumulative water deficit (MCWD) was derived to quantify overall water stress over time. Model performance was assessed using statistical metrics (MAE, RMSE, bias and Pearson correlation), and the best‐performing models were selected for future projections. Additionally, time series decomposition with breakpoint detection (BFAST) was applied. Results show that most models reproduce the seasonal cycle but diverge during peak dry months. Under SSP5‐8.5, deficits intensify significantly, exceeding 150 mm between July and September. CAS‐ESM2‐0 and CESM2‐WACCM exhibit large negative biases, while BCC‐CSM2‐MR and IPSL‐CM6A‐LR perform best. SSP1‐2.6 shows minimal changes, whereas SSP3‐7.0 and SSP5‐8.5 exhibit significant negative trends, with depletion rates reaching −21 mm/month by 2100. Temporal decomposition reveals increased hydrological instability, structural breaks after 2040 (SSP3‐7.0) and 2050 (SSP5‐8.5), and amplified seasonality under high emissions. Residual variability also increases, indicating a higher frequency of non‐seasonal anomalies. These findings highlight growing water stress under higher warming scenarios and emphasise CWD as a key indicator of ecological risk. Reliable projections depend on careful model evaluation, underscoring the need for model selection to guide climate adaptation and forest conservation strategies.

Interpretable deep learning reveals spatiotemporal MRI features of brain aging that align with neurodegeneration - Nikhil N. Chaudhari; Owen M. Vega; Phoebe Imms; Jaron M. Kawamura; Nahian F. Chowdhury; Tamara Jafar; Andrei Irimia; Michael Weiner; Paul Aisen; Ronald Petersen; Clifford R. Jack; William Jagust; et al. (GeroScience, 2026)
Cortical thinning and atrophy are hallmarks of brain aging that have been characterized using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Brain aging involves many neuroanatomic features whose effects on brain structure remain unexplored. To address this challenge, we trained interpretable deep neural networks (DNNs) to estimate brain age (BA) from T 1 -weighted ( T 1 w) MRI. By identifying MRI features unapparent to humans, DNNs can find aging-related structural alterations above and beyond cortical thickness and atrophy. Using a novel approach to DNN interpretability, we mapped brain aging progression in 25,539 cognitively normal UK Biobank adults aged 45–83 years. Cortical aging is found to involve anatomic features becoming prominent during the 50s within frontolateral, mesolimbic, cuneal, and occipitotemporal regions. From these foci, aging-related features propagate to adjacent areas at rates peaking in the 60s. Cortical thinning and atrophy do not trend closely with neurodegeneration, but important DNN-identifiable anatomic features have spatiotemporal dynamics that match those of amyloid or tau. Our results challenge the assumption that MRI cannot map anatomic features trending with neurodegeneration. Interpretable DNNs can empower MRI to quantify anatomic aging as a process of spatial feature expansion from focal regions into nearby structures in the sequence of neurodegenerative pathology. Traditional morphometrics explain only ∼1% of variance in DNN-identifiable features, which clarifies why the former are insensitive to anatomic changes involving neurodegeneration. Our results conceptualize brain aging in the context of spatial and temporal parallels between anatomic senescence and neuropathology. These findings may help to map cognitively normal adults’ neurodegenerative anatomy even without PET measurements. Graphical Abstract

Effect of unstable surface during loaded-inspiratory task on diaphragm and trunk muscle activity in stroke patients - Fang Liu; Alice Y. M. Jones; Raymond C. C. Tsang; Timothy T. T. Yam; William W. N. Tsang (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2026)

Evidence that the Aso-3 caldera-forming eruption (southwest Japan) marks the termination of Marine Isotope Stage (MIS) 6 - D. McLean; P.G. Albert; G. Jones; R.A. Staff; A. Francke; S.O. Vineberg; J.J. Tyler; M. Saito-Kato; T. Sagawa; K. Kaneko; H. Buckland; T. Suzuki; et al. (Quaternary Science Reviews, 2026)

Environmental drivers shaping protist plankton seasonality in the northwestern Barents Sea - Lucie Goraguer; Miriam Marquardt; Rolf Gradinger; Doreen Kohlbach; Marit Reigstad; Karen M. Assmann; Melissa Chierici; Anna Maria Dąbrowska; Bente Edvardsen; Elizabeth M. Jones; Håkon Sandven; Zofia Smola; et al. (Progress in Oceanography, 2026)

Evolutionary history of Ridge-nosed Rattlesnakes (Crotalus willardi): A specialized and diverse montane species - Michael J. Buontempo; Philip Lavretsky; Rhett M. Rautsaw; Lauren M. McFarland; Ramses Alejandro Rosales-García; Jason L. Strickland; Miguel Borja; Jason Jones; Ricardo Ramírez Chaparro; Robert W. Bryson; Christopher L. Parkinson; Michael G. Harvey (Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, phytyl acetate, CAS Registry Number 10236-16-5 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, [2,2-bis[(3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl)oxy]ethyl]benzene, CAS Registry Number 67634-02-0 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 2,3,5,6-tetramethylpyrazine, CAS Registry Number 1124-11-4 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, cedryl methyl ether, CAS Registry Number 67874-81-1 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, methyl 2-(formylamino)benzoate, CAS Registry Number 41270-80-8 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, naphtho[2,1-b]furan, dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-, (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-, CAS Registry Number 6790-58-5 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM Natural Complex Substance (NCS) fragrance ingredient safety assessment, laurel leaf oil, CAS Registry Number 8007-48-5, RIFM ID 476-E2.12 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, (Z)-2-penten-1-ol, CAS Registry Number 1576-95-0 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 6-methyl-3,5-heptadien-2-one, CAS Registry Number 1604-28-0 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, isopropylphenylbutanal, CAS Registry Number 125109-85-5 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, methyl cinnamate, CAS Registry Number 103-26-4 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM Natural Complex Substance (NCS) fragrance ingredient safety assessment, lovage leaf oil, CAS Registry Number 8016-31-7, RIFM ID 813-E2.12 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, β,β,3-trimethyl benzenepropanol, CAS Registry Number 103694-68-4 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, dihydro-β-ionone, CAS registry number 17283-81-7 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 3-hexanone, CAS Registry Number 589-38-8 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, ethyl methylphenylglycidate, CAS Registry Number 77-83-8 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, dihydro-α-ionone, CAS Registry Number 31499-72-6 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM Natural Complex Substance (NCS) fragrance ingredient safety assessment, hinoki root oil, CAS Registry Number 91745-97-0, RIFM ID 5487-A2.12 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, isobornyl methyl ether, CAS Registry Number 5331-32-8 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, ethyl safranate, CAS registry number 35044-57-6 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM Natural Complex Substance (NCS) fragrance ingredient safety assessment, Bucchu oil, betulina, CAS Registry Number 68650-46-4, RIFM ID 73-E2.12 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, ethyl pyruvate, CAS registry number 617-35-6 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM Natural Complex Substance (NCS) fragrance ingredient safety assessment, thyme oil, red, CAS Registry Number 8007-46-3, RIFM ID 471.E2.12 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 2-methyl-3-tolylpropionaldehyde, CAS Registry Number 41496-43-9 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, dihydrocarvyl acetate, CAS Registry Number 20777-49-5 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-nonadien-1-al, CAS Registry Number 41448-29-7 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, isopulegyl acetate, CAS Registry number 57576-09-7 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, anisyl alcohol, CAS Registry Number 105-13-5 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, bicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-one, 4-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-, CAS Registry Number 1125-12-8 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 6-isopropyl-2(1H)-octahydronaphthalenone, CAS Registry Number 34131-98-1 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, ethyl 3-phenylglycidate, CAS Registry Number 121-39-1 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, citral, CAS Registry Number 5392-40-5 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 1,6-octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, acid-isomerized, CAS Registry Number 73018-51-6 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 1,1-dimethoxycyclododecane, CAS Registry Number 950-33-4 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 2-ethyl-5-methoxybicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, CAS registry number 122795-41-9 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM natural complex substance (NCS) fragrance ingredient safety assessment, styrax absolute, CAS registry Number 8024-01-9, RIFM ID 6877.K2.1 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, α,α-dimethyl-p-ethylphenylpropanal, CAS Registry Number 67634-15-5 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, α-hexylcinnamaldehyde, CAS Registry Number 101-86-0 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, γ-octalactone, CAS Registry number 104-50-7 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 4-methoxybenzoic acid, CAS Registry Number 100-09-4 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 3-methyl-2-butenyl acetate, CAS Registry Number 1191-16-8 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, γ-hexalactone, CAS Registry Number 695-06-7 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, myristic acid, CAS Registry Number 544-63-8 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, isobutyric acid, CAS Registry Number 79-31-2 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, γ-decalactone, CAS Registry Number 706-14-9 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, γ-undecalactone, CAS Registry Number 104-67-6 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, isovaleric acid, CAS Registry Number 503-74-2 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, γ-nonalactone, CAS Registry Number 104-61-0 - A.M. Api; A. Bartlett; D. Belsito; D. Botelho; M. Bruze; A. Bryant-Friedrich; G.A. Burton; M.A. Cancellieri; H. Chon; M. Cronin; S. Crotty; M.L. Dagli; et al. (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2026)

Beyond elongation: The multifaceted roles of gibberellins in symbiosis and root development - Karen Velandia; Colleen Drapek; Eloise Foo; Alexander M. Jones (Current Opinion in Plant Biology, 2026)

A diagenetic shale source for lithium in oilfield brines: Insights from the Devonian Bakken–Three Forks system, Williston Basin - Kyle M. Henderson; Anthony E. Williams-Jones; Swapan Sahoo; Chunqing Jiang; Timothy O. Nesheim (Chemical Geology, 2026)

Advances in the development of N-acylbenzo[d][1,2,3]diazaborinin-1(2H)-ols as antibacterial agents by synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial assay - Chloe A. Woods; Betty Gutierrez; Naidine Aguinaldo; Prince Kanukwa; Yutong Li; Bethany Hubbard; Juan Daniel Avila; Anthony Jones; Fatime Sebok; Michael P. Groziak; Phattananawee Nalaoh; David M. Jenkins; et al. (Medicinal Chemistry Research, 2026)

The I-PREDICT 50th Percentile Male Warfighter Finite Element Model: Development and Validation of the Head and Neck - Nolan M. Norton; Sarah A. Crimmins; Zachary S. Hostetler; Lance L. Frazer; Daniel P. Nicolella; Matthew L. Davis; Derek A. Jones (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2026)

Long‐Term Opportunistic Sightings Reveal Shifting Optimal Habitat Locations for Humpback Whales ( Megaptera novaeangliae ) in the Gulf of Maine - Tanya M. Lubansky; Andrew F. Mashintonio; Julianne Taylor; Toby Stephenson; Lindsey S. Jones; Sean Todd (Marine Mammal Science, 2026)
Models of whale distributions often offer static snapshots that overlook the fluid nature of habitat use. In regions where systematic surveys are infrequent, long‐term observations from tourism vessels provide valuable opportunistic data. In the northern Gulf of Maine, humpback whales ( Megaptera novaeangliae ) have anecdotally been observed shifting from traditional foraging grounds off Maine toward northeastern Canadian waters. Here, we analyzed one‐day movements using an opportunistic dataset of photo‐identified whales to track changes in optimal habitat over time. Movement data were partitioned into 23 overlapping 5‐year windows and fit to models that included both static (bathymetry, distance to shore) and dynamic (tide, chlorophyll ‐a , temperature) environmental variables. Habitat suitability maps generated from model outputs revealed an eastern shift in distribution of optimal habitat over time. While relationships with static features and tide remained stable, associations with other dynamic features weakened and became more variable in recent years. However, these changing relationships tracked changes in environmental conditions (e.g., increasing temperature), suggesting individuals are not changing their inherent habitat preferences. Our findings highlight the value of long‐term opportunistic datasets and the need for adaptive management in marine environments where changing conditions can lead to shifts in locations of optimal habitat for large marine mammals.

Impact of post-mortem time and temperature on microbiological safety, structural integrity, and biomaterial properties of human peroneus longus tendons - Shangping Wang; Peng Chen; Dustin Mueller; R. Glenn Hepfer; Haiyang Ma; Brooke Damon; Lia Campbell; Yongren Wu; Alyce Linthurst Jones; Kelvin G. M. Brockbank; Hai Yao (Cell and Tissue Banking, 2026)

Distribution and ecology of the four Macrourus species by‐caught in the longline fishery at South Georgia, Southern Ocean - José Abreu; Philip R. Hollyman; Jennifer J. Freer; M. L. Romero Martínez; José P. Queirós; Timothy Jones; Richard A. Phillips; José C. Xavier; Martin A. Collins (Journal of Fish Biology, 2026)
Although Macrourus species are the main by‐catch across Southern Ocean longline fisheries, including around South Georgia, the lack of species‐specific data has hindered effective management and ecological understanding. Aggregation of macrourids at genus level masks critical interspecific differences in life‐history strategies and vulnerabilities to fishing. Here, we provide the first comprehensive biological assessment of the four macrourid species caught in South Georgia waters: Macrourus caml , Macrourus carinatus , Macrourus holotrachys and Macrourus whitsoni . Using fishery and observer data collected in 2018–2022, we reveal pronounced female‐biased sex ratios in three species ( M. holotrachys , M. carinatus and M. caml ), strong depth‐based segregation by body length, distinct distributions and habitat preferences related to environmental features (bathymetric depth and slope, primary productivity and temperature). By‐catch rates were highest in the southern region of South Georgia and varied across species: M. holotrachys was the most frequently caught and had a wide spatial and bathymetric distribution (∼1000–1750 m); M. caml was the second most caught and appeared the most flexible in terms of habitat use; M. carinatus was mainly caught in the west, including at Shag Rocks; and M. whitsoni was caught less frequently and in deeper water (> 1500 m), mostly in the northeast and east, and had the most restricted distribution. These interspecific differences underscore the need for species‐level assessments of fisheries risk and improved data collection to fill knowledge gaps. Overall, this study provides a critical foundation for understanding the ecology of Macrourus species in sub‐Antarctic ecosystems and highlights that additional data are required for by‐caught species to aid species‐level management in toothfish longline fisheries in the CCAMLR area.

Sustainability of Puerulus Fisheries Supporting Spiny Lobster Aquaculture in Southeast Asia - Clive M. Jones; Tuan Le Anh; Bayu Priyambodo (Fishes, 2026)
Spiny lobster aquaculture in Southeast Asia represents one of the most economically valuable and socially important forms of small-scale coastal aquaculture globally. Unlike most aquaculture sectors, production in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines has developed almost entirely on the basis of wild-caught pueruli (postlarval lobsters) rather than hatchery-produced seed. This reliance on wild seed has generated persistent debate regarding biological sustainability, environmental risk, and compatibility with responsible aquaculture principles. Here, we synthesise more than two decades of regional production data, fisheries observations, larval biology research, population genetics, and oceanographic modelling to evaluate the sustainability of puerulus fishing in Southeast Asia. Evidence indicates that many major settlement areas function as recruitment sinks, characterised by extremely high natural mortality and weak coupling between local settlement and local adult spawning biomass. Under these conditions, harvesting pueruli prior to inevitable natural mortality is unlikely to reduce adult lobster stocks when spatially targeted and appropriately regulated. We further demonstrate that puerulus fisheries exhibit exceptionally low environmental impact while underpinning substantial livelihood benefits for coastal communities. We conclude that wild seed fisheries, when embedded within effective governance frameworks, represent a legitimate and sustainable foundation for crustacean aquaculture during the transition toward commercial hatchery technologies.

Executive functioning-related neural processes in emerging adults with type 1 diabetes - Chad D. Jensen; Hannah M. McDaniel; Monica C. Martinez; Christopher M. Jones; C. Brock Kirwan (Brain Imaging and Behavior, 2026)

Environmental cues driving intra-reservoir and directional migration of Macrobrachium rosenbergii : Insights from a culture-based fishery in Sri Lanka - D. S. Digamadulla; U. S. Amarasinghe; C. M. Jones; W. M. H. K. Wijenayake; M. D. S. T. de Croos (Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 2026)
The culture-based fishery (CBF) for giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) is increasingly important in Sri Lankan reservoirs, yet the spatial ecology of stocked populations remains critically understudied. This study examined spatial segregation and directional migration cues of M. rosenbergii in the Hurulu Wewa reservoir between June 2020 and April 2021. The reservoir was stratified into three hydrological zones: lacustrine (deep), transitional and upstream lotic (shallow). Monthly sex-specific catch data were analysed alongside rainfall, outflow, depth and storage capacity using generalised additive models (GAMs). Sex ratios differed significantly among strata (p = 0.011), with pronounced male bias in upstream and transitional zones compared to the lacustrine zone. This spatial structuring persisted monthly (p = 0.429), indicating stable habitat segregation. GAMs revealed strong non-linear associations between depth, storage capacity and prawn distribution, with rainfall–outflow interactions influencing hydrological gradients. Increased male aggregation in upstream zones during hydrological transitions suggests flow-mediated directional movement. We conclude that hydrological gradients serve as primary ecological cues structuring M. rosenbergii distribution in CBF systems. These findings provide the first quantitative evidence of directional migration cues for this species in reservoirs and support stratum-specific stocking and harvest strategies to enhance fishery sustainability.

Delta-X: An airborne remote sensing framework to calibrate hydrodynamic and ecogeomorphic processes responsible for land building in coastal deltas - Marc Simard; Cathleen E. Jones; Robert R. Twilley; Edward Castañeda-Moya; Sergio Fagherazzi; Cédric G. Fichot; Michael P. Lamb; Paola Passalacqua; Tamlin M. Pavelsky; David R. Thompson; Saoussen Belhadj-aissa; Pradipta Biswas; et al. (Remote Sensing of Environment, 2026)

3D resistivity model of the los Humeros geothermal field in Mexico, based on magnetotelluric data - José M. Romo-Jones; Claudia Arango-Galván; Diego Ruiz-Aguilar; Gylfi Páll Hersir; Ásdís Benediktsdóttir; José L. Salas-Corrales; Thalia A. Esquivel-Avilés; Sebastian Held (Geothermics, 2026)

Dynamic wildlife habitat mapping and attribution analyses reveal that wildfire, not fuels management, drives declines in an old forest species - Joshua M. Barry; Ronan Hart; Gavin M. Jones; H. Anu Kramer; Kate A. McGinn; M. Zachariah Peery (Forest Ecology and Management, 2026)

Mapping disturbance in California's rapidly changing National Forests - H. Anu Kramer; Elizabeth M. Ng; Jason M. Winiarski; Alexander Koltunov; Michèle R. Slaton; Gavin M. Jones; M. Zachariah Peery (Forest Ecology and Management, 2026)

Fuels management mitigates megafires to the benefit of old forest species - Kate McGinn; Gavin M. Jones; H. Anu Kramer; Sheila A. Whitmore; Jason M. Winiarski; Elizabeth Ming-Yue Ng; Connor M. Wood; Sarah C. Sawyer; Craig Thompson; M. Zachariah Peery (Forest Ecology and Management, 2026)

Reusable plastic crates vs. wooden crates: Comparing microbial contamination and costs during long-distance transportation of tomatoes in Ethiopia - Biruk Alemu Gemeda; Kebede Amenu; Claudia Ganser; Coen P.A. van Wagenberg; Sisay Girma; Wubetu Bihon; Ramasamy Srinivasan; Degaga Guder; Abdallahi Abdurehman; Eyob Gelan; Loretta M. Friedlich; Michelle D. Danyluk; et al. (Food Control, 2026)

Pre- and postnatal exposure to PM2.5 and NO2 and blood pressure in children: Results from the ECHO Cohort - Yu Ni; Andrew Law; Xingyu Gao; Adam A. Szpiro; Christine T. Loftus; Miranda Jones; Logan C. Dearborn; Marnie F. Hazlehurst; Allison R. Sherris; Sindana Ilango; Kaja Z. LeWinn; Nicole R. Bush; et al. (Environmental Research, 2026)

Information transmission and processing in G-protein-coupled-receptor complexes - Roger D. Jones; Achille Giacometti; Alan M. Jones (BioSystems, 2026)

The effects of cannabidiol (CBD) in transport water on the behaviour of ornamental fishes - M. Jones; M.E. Alexander; M. Vanderzwalmen; D. Snellgrove; M. Talbot; P. Smith; F.L. Henriquez; I. McLellan; K.A. Sloman (Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 2026)

Assessment of space weather modeling capabilities and transition to operations - Maria M. Kuznetsova; Martin A. Reiss; Edmund Henley; Eric Adamson; Suzy Bingham; Mario M. Bisi; François-Xavier Bocquet; Laura Boucheron; Min-Yang Chou; Claudio Corti; Gian Luca Delzanno; Richard A. Fallows; et al. (Advances in Space Research, 2026)

Local and Landscape‐Level Environmental Conditions Drive Habitat Selection Across Terrestrial Mammal Species - Björn H. Franke; Aafke M. Schipper; Tal Avgar; Luca Börger; Nilanjan Chatterjee; Thomas Müller; Brian J. Smith; Briana Abrahms; Abdullahi H. Ali; Nina Attias; Hattie L. A. Bartlam‐Brooks; Floris M. van Beest; et al. (Global Ecology and Biogeography, 2026)
Aim Animal movements are a fundamental process affecting communities and ecosystems. Quantifying habitat selection across species and habitats is key for understanding how animals respond to environmental change. Currently, we lack comparative studies that examine how habitat selection varies across species traits and landscapes. We aim to quantify global patterns of habitat selection to help understand the fundamental drivers of movement behaviour. Location Global. Time Period Contemporary. Major Taxa Studied Terrestrial mammals. Methods We estimated selection coefficients for terrain ruggedness, vegetation productivity, human population density and distance to roads of individual terrestrial mammals through step‐selection analysis of 1344 GPS tracks across 48 species. We quantified intra‐ and interspecific variation and tested whether selection coefficients were associated with species traits and habitat availability. Results We observe an overall avoidance of roads and areas of high human population density as well as rugged terrain, with a large proportion of individuals selecting for areas of intermediate NDVI. However, we also found large intraspecific variation in habitat selection and show that this variation is predicted by local and landscape‐level environmental conditions rather than species traits. Individuals in more remote areas exhibited weaker functional responses to human presence than those in more disturbed areas. Avoidance of rugged terrain is also context‐dependent, with stronger avoidance when local ruggedness is high. The only exception to the observed intraspecific variability is consistent species‐level responses to road proximity. Main Conclusions Our findings contribute to the understanding of habitat selection by terrestrial mammals, showing that selection is largely shaped by environmental conditions and that animals exhibit high plasticity in their responses. Our results also provide further evidence for the significant impact of roads on animal movement. These insights can help us to understand the potential effects of environmental change on the behaviour of mammal species around the world.