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Managing and visualising geochemical data for tephra correlation with the IntChron Integration ToolNARA Subscribed
There is now a wealth of glass‐shard geochemical data for volcanic ash (tephra) layers from a wide range of volcanoes and eruptions, providing invaluable datasets for tephrochronology. However, compilation of published data to assess tephra correlations leads to large files and requires careful management. Here, we show that a project within the IntChron Integration Tool (Ramsey et al., 2019), an open‐access and versatile onli...
Lifespans of animals inform us about generation length, underpinning assessments of extinction risk and models for fishery harvest strategies. Uncertainty and contention endure about the lifespans of coral reef echinoderms, especially soft-bodied sea cucumbers. We used a photographic mark–recapture study at Lizard Island, Australia, to validate longevity, growth and displacement in the large sea cucumber Bohadschia argus . Thi...
Additively Manufactured Partially Porous PAEK Topologies for Proximal Tibia Revision Cones and SleevesNARA Subscribed
Metaphyseal cones and sleeves are an increasingly common component utilized in revision total knee arthroplasty. These partially porous devices have a high surface area and aim to integrate with cancellous bone of the distal femur and proximal tibia to increase the stability of the implant. Incidences of metal-hypersensitivity and macrophage-stimulated osteolysis have motivated the development of a non-metal alternative in the...
The hyperiid amphipod Brachyscelus rapacoides is a warm-water species associated with gelatinous zooplankton. In the Mediterranean it has been reported in association with Rhopilema nomadica in both Israel and Turkey. Here, we document the first record of B. rapacoides in Greek waters, representing the first confirmed record for Europe, based on both morphological examination and DNA barcoding of the mitochondrial COI gene. Sp...
Melt-bearing nodules from Tenerife reveal magma reservoir diversity prior to caldera-forming eruptionsNARA Subscribed
Partially crystalline nodules are occasionally discovered within breccias linked to large ignimbrite-forming eruptions, providing evidence of the fragmentation of the plutonic reservoir and conduit system during such eruptions. These nodules offer valuable insights into the magmatic systems fuelling these highly explosive volcanoes. On Tenerife, crystal-rich samples containing interstitial melt are preserved in several Plinian...
Interpretable deep learning reveals spatiotemporal MRI features of brain aging that align with neurodegenerationNARA Subscribed
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 fi...
Distributed optical fibre sensing (DOFS) is a technology that enables continuous, real-time measurements of a range of environmental parameters along the length of a fibre optic cable. In this article, we review the recently emerged applications of DOFS techniques in physical oceanography and offer a perspective on the technology's potential for future growth within the field. The introduction of DOFS to physical oceanography...
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) disproportionately affects women and carriers of the apolipoprotein E ε4 allele (APOE4), yet little is known about how sex and APOE interact to influence white matter (WM) integrity during disease progression. We integrated diffusion MRI and matched blood transcriptomic data to investigate these interactions and their underlying biological mechanisms. WM microstructure was quantified using diffusion te...
The red seaweed Asparagopsis taxiformis can reduce methane emissions in livestock by over 90%, but its mariculture remains in its infancy and biomass for research and commercial use relies partly on wild populations. Knowledge on the impacts of harvesting A. taxiformis is lacking, emphasising the need for ecological research to guide the development of its sustainable harvesting. This study examined the regrowth potential of A...
Skeletal structure and adaptive mechanisms of corals inhabiting a mangrove environmentNARA Subscribed
Coral skeletons form the foundational framework of coral reef ecosystems but are threatened by climate change stress. Under sub-optimal conditions, skeletal calcification rates decrease, and corals have been observed to form more porous skeletal structures, raising concerns of sublethal effects under future ocean conditions. Understanding how the structure of coral skeletons will be impacted by multiple, co-occurring climate c...
The Toxicology Investigators Consortium 2024 Annual ReportNARA Subscribed