Behind the paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Extreme weather events and scientific research in the Anthropocene epoch
The catastrophic flood which dramatically affected last May a large area of Emilia-Romagna region, in northern Italy, reminds us once again of the Italian territory's intrinsic fragility.
Virus-inclusive profiling of the human gut microbiome
The human gut contains not only bacteria, but also viruses. Our new tool Phanta allows researchers to quantify these populations simultaneously, offering insights into their complex interactions.