Land degradation has become one of the biggest environmental challenges human society
is currently facing, which is why understanding the global pattern of this land crisis is …

Drylands, a critical terrestrial system of the Earth due to low water availability, are known for
their extensive global reach, estimated by most scientific sources at approximately 41% of …

For decades, nuclear energy has been considered an important option for ensuring global
energy security, and it has recently started being promoted as a solution for climate change …

Interest in strontium (Sr) has persisted over the last three decades due to its unique
mechanism of action: it simultaneously promotes osteoblast function and inhibits osteoclast …

In present times, the levels of ionizing radiation (IR) on the surface of Earth are relatively low,
posing no high challenges for the survival of contemporary life forms. IR derives from natural …

In the struggle with antibiotic resistance, we are losing. There is now a serious threat of
moving into a postantibiotic world. High levels of resistance, in terms of both frequency and …

Forests are among the most important terrestrial ecological systems in terms of the multitude
of ecosystem functions and services they provide. These biotic systems are vital not only for …

Risks associated with dust hazards are often underappreciated, a gap between the
knowledge pool and public awareness that can be costly for impacted communities. This …

Microbial communities are essential for a healthy soil ecosystem. Metals and radionuclides
can exert a persistent pressure on the soil microbial community. However, little is known on …

Das vermeintliche» Ende der Geschichte «hat sich längst vielmehr als ein Ende der
Gewissheiten entpuppt. Mehr denn je stellt sich nicht nur die Frage nach der jeweiligen» …