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A review of the historic and present ecological role of aquatic and shoreline wood, from forest to deep sea

open access: yesBiological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 3, Page 1091-1119, June 2026.
ABSTRACT The ecology of forests, their losses, and terrestrial wood decomposition dynamics have been intensively studied and reviewed. In the aquatic realm, reviews have concentrated on large wood (LW) in rivers and the transition from freshwater to marine environments in the Pacific Northwest of North America. However, a comprehensive global synthesis
Jon Dickson   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The spread of non‐native species

open access: yesBiological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 3, Page 1197-1234, June 2026.
ABSTRACT The global redistribution of species through human agency is one of the defining ecological signatures of the Anthropocene, with biological invasions reshaping biodiversity patterns, ecosystem processes and services, and species interactions globally.
Phillip J. Haubrock   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Addressing Common Learning Obstacles in Mechanics Through Automated STACK Assignments: An Experience Report

open access: yesProceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Volume 26, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT In undergraduate engineering education, foundational courses in engineering mechanics pose considerable challenges for students due to the abstract and analytical nature of the subject matter. To enhance learning outcomes and provide immediate, formative feedback, automated STACK assignments incorporating the MECLIB library for parameterized ...
Ulrich Zwiers   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tick‐Tac‐Foe: When Ticks, Trade, and Zoonotic Pathogens Align in African Wet Meat Markets

open access: yesPublic Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Zoonotic diseases account for over ∼60% of infectious diseases and present a significantly growing fatality threat in Africa. Live and wet markets (LWMs) in Africa function as key economic venues that support human livelihoods through social interaction and trade in food stuff, including meat and other animal‐based products.
Allen Takudzwa Munaro
wiley   +1 more source

Regulatory Framework and Public Policies for Sustainability in the Construction Sector

open access: yesSustainable Development, Volume 34, Issue 3, Page 3229-3248, June 2026.
ABSTRACT This study analyzes the role of public policies in promoting socially responsible practices in the construction sector, with a particular focus on their contribution to climate neutrality and the decarbonization of the building stock. European agreements exert increasing pressure to transform the construction sector, reinforcing the transition
Olga González‐Morales   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A compact underactuated gripper with two fingers and a retractable suction cup. [PDF]

open access: yesFront Robot AI, 2023
Courchesne J   +2 more
europepmc   +1 more source

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