Throughout July 2023, a total of 767 MDPI papers were cited in news articles published in prominent outlets such as The Atlantic, BBC, National Geographic, and Forbes.

Learn more about the latest research below.

• Worries about the effects of running on the knees are common. However, research suggests that conditions such as osteoarthritis, characterized by joint pain and stiffness, are less prevalent in runners due to the protective effects of running.
  The Guardian – “Should I worry about running damaging my knees?”
  MDPI, Journal of Clinical Medicine – “Analysis of Running-Related Injuries: The Vienna Study”

• Ticks are some of the stealthiest bugs when it comes to bites. Research explains why this is the case.
  The Atlantic – “Ticks’ Secret Weapon”
  MDPI, Microorganisms– “Interrupted Blood Feeding in Ticks: Causes and Consequences”

• In the US, approximately 88% of all households use air conditioning units. AC units can lead to high electricity bills, and account for 4% of global carbon emissions. Looking to the middle east, researchers are studying how traditional barajeels (wind towers) and domed roofs can help to adapt to heat by offering sustainable architectural solutions that prevent overheating.
  TIME – “The U.S. Should Ditch AC and Use Middle Eastern Techniques to Cool Its Cities
  MDPI, IJERPH – “Emergency Department Visits for Heat-Related Emergency Conditions in the United States from 2008–2020”

• The impact of AI on the availability of jobs is an important topic. Research demonstrates that AI can be useful for generating new jobs, including in the field of medical diagnostics.
  Forbes – “How Does Artificial Intelligence Create New Jobs?”
  MDPI, Diagnostics – “Artificial Intelligence for Medical Diagnostics—Existing and Future AI Technology!”

• Coral reefs are important ecosystems; however, between 2014 and 2017, a third of the world’s coral reefs ‘got sick’. Research links rising climatic temperatures and extreme weather events such as El Nino with the prevalence of coral sickness.
  National Geographic – “As hot as a hot tub: how soaring ocean temperatures are affecting corals”
  MDPI, Journal of Marine Science and Engineering – “Biorock Electric Reefs Grow Back Severely Eroded Beaches in Months”

• Bacteria from salt marshes might hold the key to protecting vineyards facing heat stress. In fact, research has shown that using these microbes could increase heat resilience.
  BBC– “The microbes that could protect grapevines from climate change”
  MDPI, Microorganisms – “Improving Grapevine Heat Stress Resilience with Marine Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Consortia”

See more MDPI Papers Cited in the News here.