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Bridging big science and industry quality control for laser manufacturing processes
Discover how researchers are making the PETRA III Swedish Materials Science beamline’s X-rays accessible for tracking the evolution of material properties during laser processing.
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.
Life PeatCarbon Project: The role of peatlands for climate change mitigation
Dr. biol. Māra Pakalne from the University of Latvia provides insights into the LIFE PeatCarbon project by exploring the significance of peatlands in mitigating climate change.
Lighting the way to cancer surgery
By decoding the subtle timing of light, scientists could give surgeons sharper vision in the operating room – and patients a brighter outlook beyond it.
Pharmaceuticals and personal care products in wastewaters
Despite progress in wastewater treatment, PPCPs like medications and personal care products continue to enter ecosystems, threatening aquatic life. Since 2020, the Bow River Ecosystem Health Assessment project in Alberta, Canada, has been evaluating the impact of treated wastewater on the Bow River.
LIFE4ZOO: Sustainable water circulation in zoos
LIFE4ZOO is a project dedicated to sustainable water circulation for the future of zoos, as explained by experts Tomáš Lederer, Petr Kvapil and Paola Sepúlveda-Ruiz.
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.
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.
The next chapter in regenerative medicine for osteoarthritis: From real-world evidence to regulatory shifts
Osteoarthritis (OA) remains one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, yet the therapeutic landscape is evolving faster than ever.
Grape extracts to prevent the use of antibiotics in farmed animals
Learn about the NeoGiANT project, which focuses on the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of grape extracts to prevent the need for antibiotics in farmed animals.
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.
How Ukraine’s Naval Institute defies war
Professor Denys Zavhorodnii of the Department of Naval Tactics at the Naval Institute in Odesa, looks at how Ukraine’s Naval Institute defies war to sustain leader development.
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
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.
Revolutionising global vaccine access: The case for Stablepharma’s fridge-free vaccine technology
Stablepharma is focused on improving global vaccine access with its leading candidate, SPVX02. Here, they discuss the challenges of vaccine development and distribution, and highlight how their platform could transform accessibility through fridge-free vaccines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
