The prevalence of multidrug‐resistant microbial pathogens due to the continued misuse and
overuse of antibiotics in agriculture and medicine is raising the prospect of a return to the …

The Atacama Desert is by far the driest and oldest desert on Earth, showing a unique
combination of environmental extremes (extreme dryness, the highest UV radiation levels on …

This assessment provides a comprehensive update of the effects of changes in stratospheric
ozone and other factors (aerosols, surface reflectivity, solar activity, and climate) on the …

This report assesses the effects of stratospheric ozone depletion and anticipated ozone
recovery on the intensity of ultraviolet (UV) radiation at the Earth's surface. Interactions …

Although microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous environmental contaminants, little is known
about their occurrence and behavior in the terrestrial setting. In this study, MPs have been …

Abstract Attributable to the Montreal Protocol, the most successful environmental treaty ever,
human-made ozone-depleting substances are declining and the stratospheric Antarctic …

For decades, the search for potential signs of Martian life has attracted strong international
interest and has led to significant planning and scientific implementation. Clearly, in order to …

Quickly identifying and characterizing isolates from extreme environments is currently
challenging while very important to explore the Earth′ s biodiversity. As these isolates may …

Background Despite the exposure to arid environmental conditions across the globe
ultimately hampering the sustainability of the living organism, few plant species are …

The modern Martian surface is unlikely to be habitable due to its extreme aridity among
other environmental factors. This is the reason why the hyperarid core of the Atacama Desert …