Abstract Urban lakes provide multiple benefits to society while influencing life quality. Moreover, lakes and their microbiomes are sentinels of anthropogenic impact and can be used for natural resource management and planning. Here, we release original metagenomic data from several well-characterized and anthropogenically impacted eutrophic lakes in the vicinity of Stockholm (Sweden). Our goal was…

Keeping Warm Is About Physics  Even if the chance of snow is remote in most parts of North Carolina, the temperature is dropping. And that means it’s time for the daily self-quiz in front of the closet: “What should I wear to stay warm?”  Your first thought of grabbing the heaviest coat might be fine…

Abstract In the construction industry, concrete is the most utilized building material. It is produced from different natural resources such as sand and gravel, as well as cement. The production of concrete is causing harm to the environment, yet its use became a necessity. To solve this humongous environmental challenge, many researchers devoted a considerable…