Elsevier, Advances in Applied Energy, Volume 20, December 2025
This paper reviews existing analyses on AI infrastructures energy and climate implications and proposes quantitative scenario-based frameworks, highlighting key research challenges at the intersection of AI-driven energy demand, region-specific clean energy strategies and their economic competitiveness, strategic levers in energy sourcing decisions, and policy dynamics.
Elsevier, Energy and Climate Change, Volume 6, December 2025
Many countries, subnational jurisdictions, and companies are setting net-zero emissions goals; however, questions remain about strategies to reach these targets, policy measures, technology gaps, and economic impacts. We investigate the potential policy implications of reaching economy-wide net-zero CO2 emissions across the United States by 2050 using results from a multi-model comparison with 14 energy-economic models.
Elsevier, eBioMedicine, Volume 122, December 2025
Background: Ovarian cancer presents with non-specific symptoms that make early diagnosis challenging and the prognosis poor. Ovarian and endometrial cancers exhibit similar genomic mutations and biomarker profiles. Endogenous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are products of metabolic activity. In cancer, metabolites increase due to tumour necrosis, leading to cancer-specific VOC patterns. The aim of this study was to evaluate VOC analyses in plasma as diagnostic tests for early diagnosis of ovarian and endometrial cancer.
Elsevier, Surface and Coatings Technology, Volume 518, 15 December 2025
Superhydrophobic coatings are sought for outdoor components that must repel water while enduring abrasion, icing, and corrosive media; however, the role of substrate temperature and laser fluence during laser texturing in balancing these properties is insufficiently mapped. The key challenge is to raise wear robustness without sacrificing anti-icing performance or triggering crack formation and corrosion.
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The Journal of Mathematical Behavior, Volume 80, December 2025, 101270
This qualitative study explored challenges faced by upper primary mathematics teachers in Rwanda following the switch to English as the medium of instruction.
Elsevier, Cell Reports Physical Science, Volume 6, 19 November 2025
The growing global demand for freshwater has intensified research into energy-efficient desalination technologies. Among various desalination methods, distillation-based technologies can utilize renewable solar sources and low-grade waste heat but are typically energy intensive. In recent years, solar thermal interfacial evaporation has emerged as a promising approach to enhance energy efficiency in seawater distillation by delivering heat directly to the liquid-vapor interface and bypassing the bulk fluid.
Elsevier, iScience, Volume 28, 21 November 2025
The combination of climate change, growing population, and development of urbanization has exacerbated the existing water resources crisis. There is no natural resource that is more precious than water, and all aspects of human livelihoods have their foundation connected to water resources. However, many regions of the globe are experiencing critical conditions linked to extreme hydrological events, particularly floods and droughts. This study aims at exploring socio environmental benefits of floodwater utilization in a changing climate world.
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International Journal of Food Microbiology, Volume 442, 2 November 2025
This research underscores the potential of aquaponic systems to contribute to sustainable urban food production while emphasizing the importance of stringent water quality and hygiene practices to ensure food safety in global food systems.
