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Semi-synthetic cannabinoids: A potent concern

Semi-synthetic cannabinoids have recently emerged as ‘lighter’ or ‘legal’ alternatives to cannabis, but they may be equally potent and equally risky, younger cousins.
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Filicide: Hope for the future

Research shows that health and welfare services are key in preventing filicide. Thea Brown, Professor Emeritus at Monash University, highlights the need for improved training and education on this issue.
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Empowering communities through citizen science: Redefining prosperity in Tanzania

The Citizen Prosperity Index offers essential data for effective policymaking and community action, aligning with global development goals focused on community empowerment and sustainable growth, key priorities for organisations like the UNDP.

Early intervention in the treatment of people with eating disorders

Tracey Wade from Flinders University highlights the benefits of early interventions for eating disorders. She notes that brief interventions during waiting periods can boost treatment completion rates, and early symptom improvements can lead to better outcomes.

Microalgae as a novel, non-animal source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D

Charlotte Jacobsen and Emil Gundersen from the National Food Institute at the Technical University of Denmark emphasize the need for new plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D3, highlighting microalgae as a promising option and discussing the challenges in harnessing it.
Masai man, wearing traditional blankets, overlooks Serengeti in Tanzania as the colorful sunset fills the sky. Wild grass in the forground.

The role of research and knowledge creation in decolonization

Geraldine Balzer from the University of Saskatchewan emphasizes the importance of reciprocity and relationality in research with Indigenous communities, advocating for collaborative knowledge generation that respects community values and involves extended engagement.
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Permafrost resilience in the era of climate change and Earth system modeling

In this analysis from Everest Group, explore the resilience of permafrost in the context of climate change and earth system modeling, with an emphasis on how science and technology are enhancing Arctic stability and global risk management.
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The decline of volunteering in the U.S explained

Rebecca Nesbit, Ph.D. from the University of Georgia, and Laurie E. Paarlberg, Ph.D. from Indiana University – Indianapolis, initiate a discussion on the decline of volunteering in the United States. They emphasize the significance of this trend and suggest ways to address it.
Note: Nationwide LFPR of prime-age (25-54) males is from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nationwide hot days is a five-year prior moving average of the nationwide population-weighted exposure to hot days across counties in the continental United States, computed from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather station records.

Climate change and the rise of adult male dropouts

Masahiro Yoshida from Waseda University’s Department of Political Science and Economics explores the link between global warming and male labor force participation.
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Male victims of intimate partner violence: Insights from twenty years of research

Denise A. Hines, Ph.D., Enochs Endowed Professor of Social Work at the College of Public Health, George Mason University, explores the often-overlooked issue of male victims of intimate partner violence (IPV).
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Digital food information governance for an evolving digital world

James Peach, LLM, FMCG Regulatory Specialist at NIQ Brandbank, discusses digital food information governance in today’s evolving digital landscape.
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A call to health policymakers for new directions in suicide prevention and research

Konrad Michel, Professor Emeritus and suicide researcher, argues for a shift away from the traditional medical model of suicide prevention and emphasizes the need to reach the many who don’t see their suicidal thoughts as a mental health issue.
Figure 1. Peripapillary intrachoroidal cavitation (PICC) with a full-thickness defect within the myopic conus. (A). Fundus image showing a circumscribed yellow-orange lesion (black star) at the outer and inferior border of the myopic conus, corresponding to a peripapillary intrachoroidal cavitation. A full-thickness defect (red star) is located within the myopic conus. (B) Section along the green arrow of the infrared image, through the full-thickness defect (red star). The remnant of nerve fibers (yellow arrow) herniate into the PICC cavity. ONH = optic nerve head. Note: Reprinted from Peripapillary Intrachoroidal Cavitation. Adèle Ehongo et al. ‘J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12, 4712’ Originally published by and used with permission from MDPI.

Peripapillary Intrachoroidal Cavitation, a masquerade of normal-tension glaucoma

Dr Adèle Ehongo discusses peripapillary intrachoroidal cavitation (PICC), a masquerade of normal-tension glaucoma.
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The evolving landscape of engineering education

Engineering graduates are very much in demand, but the changing nature of the workplace requires that higher education focuses on new skills and capabilities; John Mitchell, Director of the Centre for Engineering Education, explains.
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Examining childhood multimorbidity: How crucial is studying early life multimorbidity?

Understanding multimorbidity in childhood, where physical and mental health conditions coexist, is crucial. This interview with Dr. Mark Ferro, Canada Research Chair in Youth Mental Health at the University of Waterloo explores its unique challenges compared to adult research, the need for integrated care, key predictors, and vital research directions.
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Understanding the role of immune dysregulation in MS

Despite significant progress in MS-related research, challenges remain. Dr Belinda Kaskow and Professor Allan G Kermode from the Perron Institute and The University of Western Australia explore the benefits of investigating the early stages of immune dysregulation in MS to enhance prevention strategies.
Figure 1. Sketch of surface atoms and laser rays being absorbed at different temperatures and incident laser beam angles (2)

Laser light absorption on molten metal

Light absorption at high temperatures is highly impacted by interband absorption in addition to intraband absorption.
Figure 5. Energy exchange processes will be engineered to impact power generation for the future. Metal fuels

Power generation game changers: Metal fuels to propel our future

Dr Michelle Pantoya of Texas Tech University examines the advantages of metal fuels compared to traditional hydrocarbons, emphasizing their potential importance in future energy generation.
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Rethinking papillary thyroid cancer: Why “low risk” isn’t always low impact

Oliver Bathe, Professor of Surgery and Oncology at the University of Calgary and CEO of Qualisure Diagnostics, urges us to rethink papillary thyroid cancer, noting that “low risk” isn’t always synonymous with low impact.
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Regenerative medicine and osteoarthritis: SVF, exosomes and beyond

Torbjörn Ogéus from Stockholms Led- & Smärtspecialist guides us through the evolving science of stromal vascular fraction, exosomes, and beyond in regenerative medicine and osteoarthritis.

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