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Mounting water scarcity: A complex challenge requiring nuanced solutions
Addressing increasing water scarcity is a complex challenge that requires nuanced solutions, according to Peter Greve from the Climate Service Center Germany.
Energy-efficient greenhouse production for emission-free food cultivation
Michel J. Verheul discusses the advancements in energy-efficient and emission-free greenhouse production in Norway, focusing on the innovative methods developed by researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO).
Proceedings of the Libby, Montana asbestos education & outreach retreat
Jean C. Pfau discusses the history and health implications of the vermiculite mine in Libby, Montana, and the establishment of the Center for Asbestos-Related Disease (CARD), which offers vital clinical services for affected individuals. Additionally, a retreat in June 2025 allowed experts to share research findings on asbestos exposure.
Ovarian phenotypes impact fertility and pregnancy outcomes
In this ovarian health focus, Adjunct Assistant Professor Zhongwei Huang, Dr. Paula Benny and Ms. Hui Wen Tam explore how ovarian phenotypes affect ovarian function and lifespan, leading to complications in pregnancy outcomes.
Organic intelligence core technology (OICT) solves the core problem of AI/ML
Many businesses are growing sceptical of AI/ML because they fail to see strong returns or solid fundamentals. Inora Organic Intelligence Core Technology (OICT) changes that – built on a strong foundation, it delivers accuracy and sustainable ROI.
What can we learn from millions of viral genome sequences?
David Ussery and Pratul Agarwal, Professors in the Department of Physiological Sciences at Oklahoma State University, discuss their work using high-performance computing for the analysis of millions of viral genome sequences.
Advancing value-based healthcare (VBHC) through collaborative innovation
The UK NHS’s are all seeking sustainable, outcomes-driven care, adopting VBHC with its focus on better patients outcomes relative to cost: an approach underpinning the recent 10 year plan for England. A joint project between an International Biopharmaceutical Company and Swansea University explored effective collaboration for successful VBHC implementation.
Honey production in Alberta: Grassroots extension services
Aleksandra Tymczak studies the beekeeping and honey industry, which is an established sector of Alberta’s agricultural system. In this article, she emphasizes the importance of knowledge within the industry and the growing capacity of grassroots extension services to both share and acquire knowledge.
Cryptic ground ice conditions in permafrost and northern agricultural expansion
Permafrost conditions are often heterogeneous and concealed beneath the surface, becoming evident only when thawing occurs. Melissa Ward Jones discusses these challenges and highlights a new publication that identifies ice wedges for the first time in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of Alaska.
Confirming Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS)
Michael Bevington of Electrosensitivity UK advocates for recognising the health and environmental impacts of human-made electromagnetic fields (EMFs), citing both historical and legal acknowledgement as well as scientific research linking EMFs to various symptoms.
Knowledge tipping points: Co-creating rainforest futures
The article highlights the importance of envisioning multiple futures for human and rainforest coexistence. It emphasizes forest conviviality and knowledge co-creation, drawing insights from the PRODIGY research project, which shows that knowledge systems are essential for socioecological resilience.
EPIC-X: Excelling deep tech through place-based innovation and connected ecosystems for women-led startups
EPIC-X envisions a European effort that unites diverse stakeholders to create an inclusive and equitable deep tech ecosystem, empowering women-led startups, fostering cross-border collaboration, and dismantling systemic barriers to innovation across Europe.
ProteCoat™: Non-toxic antimicrobial coating for safer hospitals and public spaces
ProteCoat™ is a non-toxic antimicrobial coating technology developed by Reactive Surfaces aimed at reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals and public spaces.
Navigating the sea of uncertainty around Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (MCDR)
Prof. Christopher Pearce and Dr Willem van Dorp discuss the need for science-based governance approaches when evaluating the potential benefits, impacts and effectiveness of emerging marine carbon dioxide removal techniques.
How innovation procurement can boost European water resilience
As Europe faces rising water crises, PCP WISE brings innovation procurement to the forefront to develop smarter, scalable tools for real-time water management and climate resilience.
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.
The prepared code: A values-driven approach to pandemic preparedness
Corinna Pannofino, Research Communications Manager at Trilateral Research, introduces a new framework for ethical research that was launched to prepare for the next pandemic, restoring public trust and ensuring scientific integrity.
Priodiversity LIFE: Protecting biodiversity through restoration
Matti Koivula from the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) discusses the advancement of forest restoration techniques in Northern European forests and explains how the Priodiversity LIFE project will enhance this knowledge base, address biodiversity loss, and contribute to EU restoration goals.
Tiny dust particles in space are the seeds of life
Dr Stefan Reissl and Prof Dr Ralf S. Klessen introduce tiny dust particles in space, the seeds of life, in this intriguing field of astronomy research.
