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Figure 1. The hourly equatorial Dst values from the WDC for Geomagnetism, Kyoto, in June, July, and August of 2025; thick black lines mark dates of five strong earthquakes in July: M7.3 in Alaska; M7.4 in Kamchatka; M7.0 in Macquarie Island; M8.8 in Kamchatka; and in August: M7.5 in Drake Passage.

Could the summer 2025 earthquake awakening be provoked by magnetic storms?

Dimitar Ouzounov (1,2) and Galina Khachikyan (3) expertly walk us through the strong earthquakes awakening in July and August of 2025, which geomagnetic storms could have provoked in June 2025.

Why aren’t schools teaching data science?

Nancy Butler Songer highlights the importance of data literacy skills for pre-university students. The Life Right Here and Everywhere Project aims to equip youth with essential data science skills, fostering confidence and addressing challenges in integrating data into lessons.
Reconstructed skeleton of a 2.1-m-tall giant ground sloth, Megalonyx jeffersonii from Holmes County, Ohio, US, mounted in 1896 (A); a 25-cm-long claw core from the right rear foot (B); and detail of the upper part of the right femur showing slices presumably made using a flint knife by a North American Palaeo-Indian approximately 13,100 years ago (C).

A gentle giant: Thomas Jefferson’s ground sloth

Professor Loren E. Babcock and Dr H. Gregory McDonald discuss the historical significance of palaeontology, focusing on key figures’ contributions to the field and their studies of the ground sloth, Megalonyx.
Canada, Vancouver, Richmond farm region.farmer checking crop of cucumbers

Navigating the consumer-food interface: A regulatory perspective on plant protein in Canada

Christopher P.F. Marinangeli, PhD, RD, is the Director of the Centre for Regulatory Research and Innovation at Protein Industries Canada. He discusses the consumer-food interface from a regulatory perspective on plant protein in Canada.

Reducing methane emissions from natural gas reciprocating engines: The silent contributor to global climate...

While natural gas is a cleaner-burning alternative to coal and diesel, its use comes with a significant downside: methane emissions. Adam Dempsey from Marquette University highlights prechamber-enabled mixing-controlled combustion as a promising technology for reducing methane slip from natural gas engines.
Figure 1: Cable-integrated, inline power electronics conversion cells as a replacement for bulky distribution infrastructure.

Scaled: Substation in a cable for adaptable low-cost electrical distribution

Modern power electronics meets medium voltage cables to create a high-density inline power conversion system for the grid of tomorrow.
Figure 1. Hypothetical relationships among the chemical exposome, gut microbiome, and neuroendocrine system of a wild primate.

Primate exposure to anthropogenic pollutants: Interactions with the gut microbiome and neuroendocrine SYSTEM

Michael Wasserman of Indiana University discusses interactions among the chemical exposome, microbes, and hormones in wild primates.

Personalizing wellbeing interventions in the digital era

Troy W. Norris’ WellBalance Institute is advancing the science of positive psychology and wellbeing to create personalized plans and practical tools to build happy, flourishing, and resilient lives, workplaces, and communities
Hands holding human head, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD symptom, mental health, confused mind

Rational use of psychotropic medications in youth

This article examines a holistic approach to youth mental health care and discusses the concept of ‘deprescribing’ as a systematic method for assessing the necessity and risks associated with the continued use of medication.
A pair of digital hands reach towards each other, showcasing a futuristic network concept with vibrant colors and geometric lines. This image emphasises connectivity, cooperation and technological advancement.

Philosophy of education in the age of AI

Stephanie Schneider from SUNY Old Westbury explores philosophy and practice, focusing on building future-ready education in the age of artificial intelligence.
Close-up image of volunteers stacking hands to express support and unity before starting work

Civic powerhouses: How organizations drive volunteering

Rebecca Nesbit and Laurie E. Paarlberg, focus on civic powerhouses, explaining how organizations, such as faith congregations, drive volunteering.
Figure 1: Climate change and the labour share in the U.S. (1950-2019) Note: Hot days are defined as days with an average temperature during working hours exceeding 77oF. Panel (a): County-level exposure to hot days is aggregated at the national level, weighted by county employment in 2000 from the County Business Pattern. The aggregate labour share is taken from the headline figure provided by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.Panel (b): A scatterplot of the statewide labour share against the prior decade average of hot days per year across the U.S. in 2019. Hot days are the 2010 employment-weighted average of hot days during 2010–2019 across counties. The bubble size captures the denominator of labour share (i.e., GDP) in 2019.

Climate change reduced the labour share in the 21st Century

Masahiro Yoshida, from Waseda University’s Department of Political Science and Economics, presents a new theory and evidence linking climate change to the decline of labour share.
White beans and green leafs in flasks on the table with biologist in the background

Understanding the role of botanicals in medicine

Dr Erin C. Berthold from Planted in Science Consulting LLC discusses the uses and perceptions of botanical medicines, emphasizing the necessity for coordinated global efforts to understand and regulate these substances to ensure their safe integration into healthcare.
RNA therapeutics target many diseases through well-understood biological pathways.

The oncoming tsunami of RNA therapeutics

Alan Herbert, Founder and President of InsideOutBio, discusses the significant advancements in RNA therapeutics, highlighting their role in supporting public health and their transformative potential in modern medicine, particularly for addressing genetic conditions and cancer.
Battle at Sai-Lau Creek, Canton River, China, Second Opium War, Lieutenant Bedford Pim fending off attacking Chinese soldiers

Harmony among civilizations: The influence of Chinese philosophy on Western idealism and contemporary revolutionary...

Germaine A. Hoston of the University of California, San Diego, demonstrates the influence of Neo-Confucianism on European idealism and Marxist revolutionary thought.
Human Mind series. Creative arrangement of brain, human outlines and fractal elements as a concept metaphor on subject of technology, science, education and human mind

Consciousness research: The science that changes everything for CEOs

Find out here why the world’s most successful business leaders are embracing consciousness research to drive sustainable transformation.
Figure 1. HIE vulnerable human brain regions.

Protecting infants from brain damage: A focus on HIE

Lee J. Martin, PhD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, discusses the pathology of infant hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), and the research he and his team are conducting to understand cell death mechanisms related to HIE and therefore identify new therapies.
DNA

Deconstructing misconceptions: The relevance of androgens for human health

Alexandra Cara and Carol F. Elias from the University of Michigan Medical School provide insights into the critical role of androgens in human health, including their vital roles throughout various life stages.
Pharma concept. 3D illustration

What makes GLP1 receptor agonist drugs so effective for obesity?

Michael W. Schwartz, MD, discusses the effectiveness of GLP1 receptor agonist drugs, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, in treating obesity as well as the role of gut-brain signaling in maintaining energy homeostasis.
pregnant woman

Empowering the disempowered: Remote pregnancy monitoring for hard-to-reach populations

Tobias R. Kollmann, Professor at Dalhousie University, and Nima Aghaeepour, Professor at Stanford University, examine remote pregnancy monitoring for hard-to-reach populations.

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