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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.

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
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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.
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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.
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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.
Figure 1: EPIQUS’s approach for transparent SiN PICs and integration with Si photodetectors.

Smaller and warmer: Merging photonics with electronics to build a quantum simulator

Mher Ghulinyan, PhD, is a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Sensors and Devices, Fondazione Bruno Kessler, where he explores the integration of photonics and electronics to develop a quantum simulator.
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.

Prevention of eating disorders with single session interventions: Hype or promise?

Is reducing the risk of eating disorders with single session interventions a hype or a promise? Tracey Wade at the Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing investigates.

Powering production: Vestas aircoil A/S on the cutting edge of digital twin technology

In an exclusive Q&A interview, Vestas Aircoil A/S, a leader in heat exchanger and charge air cooler solutions, sheds light on its transformative journey with digital twin technology.
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.
Drone view of Cornelly Quarry in Wales, UK

Innovation and sustainability in the geosciences

John Marshall, the Director at Skrinkle Reservoir Geology, examines innovation and sustainability in the field of geosciences.

Human history: What’s most distinctive about humans as a species, viewed collectively?

What’s most distinctive about humans as a species, viewed collectively in human history? Penelope J. Corfield from the Royal Holloway, London University explores this critical question.
Figure 1. Crater Lake (Mount Mazama) viewpoint in southwestern Oregon, United States. Approximately 1,000-1,200 meters of the dome collapsed or was destroyed in the final circular ring fissure eruption of 7,700 years BP (image courtesy of Pixabay).

Volcanism, volcanic ash, and its role in forest ecology and management

Mark Kimsey, the Director of the Intermountain Forestry Cooperative, discusses volcanism, volcanic ash, and their roles in forest ecology and management.
Assembly process of MARBEL project circular-by-design battery pack. © Eurecat

Shaping the future of circular and sustainable urban mobility

Advancing circular and sustainable urban mobility and logistics are essential for the future of Europe’s green transition and achieving the European Union’s (EU) climate neutrality goal by 2050, as highlighted here by Irene Jubany from the Eurecat Technology Centre.
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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.
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Enabling preventive medicine and improving patient care via aptamer-based molecular monitors

As health systems put greater focus on preventive, personalized care, Netzahualcóyotl Arroyo-Currás tells us about the broad benefits of Continuous Molecular Monitors (CMMs) in providing insights into biomolecular markers that facilitate early disease detection.

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