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Paulo Freire, social justice, and the democratic possibilities of education
Stephanie Schneider from SUNY Old Westbury examines Paulo Freire’s fascinating work on social justice, and the democratic potential of education.
Lost in taxonomy: Why bacterial type strains are the anchor we need
Professor David Ussery and Dr. Ake Vastermark, bioinformatics and microbial taxonomy experts at Oklahoma State University, introduce the challenges of defining bacterial species in an era of rapidly expanding genomic data. Their article highlights how modern genome-based tools can bring clarity to this evolving field.
SPIN-FERT: Innovations for soil, impact for people and policies
The SPIN-FERT project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe program, focuses on improving soil health in horticultural crops while promoting peat-free substrates.
Cladoselache, a puzzling ancient shark-like fish
Loren E. Babcock, Professor in the School of Earth Sciences at The Ohio State University, introduces research on Cladoselache, a puzzling ancient shark-like fish.
Legacy asbestos: An ongoing public health risk
Jean C. Pfau and Tracy McNew from the Center for Asbestos-Related Disease address the legacy of environmental asbestos, which continues to pose a public health risk.
Why riparian buffers fail to filter agricultural runoff contaminants
In this article, Dr David Lobb of the University of Manitoba examines why riparian buffers often fail to filter contaminants from agricultural runoff, particularly in cold climate regions.
The benefits of harvest residue and vegetation control on conifer seedling survival and growth
Mark Kimsey, the Director of the Intermountain Forestry Cooperative, discusses the benefits of harvest residue and vegetation control on conifer seedling survival and growth.
Women and heat stress: A silent risk in the climate-exposed workforce
As global temperatures rise, sex-specific vulnerabilities to extreme heat are emerging as a critical blind spot in occupational health policy. Luana Main and Lilia Convit explain.
Preventing Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS)
Michael Bevington discusses strategies for recognising and reducing the impact of manufactured electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiation, focusing on EHS triggers, risk reduction, and long-term non-thermal guidelines.
ChatGPT and suicide: Prevention in the age of digital technology
Konrad Michel examines the growing relevance of digital technology and AI in impacting suicide and mental health issues, along with efforts to improve AI management to better protect vulnerable people.
Can stem cells aid coral reef recovery?
Shani Talice and Benyamin Rosental from Ben Gurion University of the Negev explore how stem cells could help corals recover from stress and environmental damage, addressing the urgent threats of climate change, pollution, and disease to coral reefs.
MaQuIS: Pioneering quantum space exploration to unlock Mars’ interior and atmosphere
B.C. (Bart) Root, an Assistant Professor at Delft University of Technology, discusses pioneering efforts in quantum space exploration aimed at unlocking the secrets of Mars’ interior and atmosphere.
The science of gamification: Reimagining biomedical education through gamified learning
Dr Michael J. Dillon and Prof Laura Bowater examine the science of gamification to transform biomedical education through gamified learning.
Developmental biology: A self-propagating wave builds skull bones
Interdisciplinary approaches in developmental biology have revealed how cells build the embryonic bones of the skull vault. Spatial and temporal dynamics are coordinated by cells as they build the extracellular environment, Jacqueline Tabler explains.
Sudbury peatland restoration from metal pollution
Professor Pete Whittington discusses efforts to restore metal-contaminated peatlands in Sudbury, Ontario, which were heavily affected by mining since the 1880s.
Vellinge reinvents flood protection with nature-based innovation
Nature meets engineering in Vellinge’s innovative flood defence, setting a new standard for sustainable coastal protection, Anders Purcell, Project Manager at Vellinge Municipality explains.
Information and entropy, infotropy, life and time
Dr Peter Verheyen, DMD from Sola Society & Academy, Vienna University, explains the intriguing areas of information and entropy, plus infotropy, life and time.
The future of brain interfacing
Neural Speech Inc. aims to provide a link to the outside world for people who are unable to communicate. CEO and Chief Scientist, Philip Kennedy, explains the potential opportunities associated with brain interfacing.
Decoding Ukraine’s naval victories: A logic model approach
This article introduces the Black Sea Battle Lab (BBL) logic model, a framework designed to trace how Ukraine’s operational responses to Russia’s invasion link strategic pressures to measurable outcomes and broader doctrinal insights.
Understanding botanical-drug interactions
With a specific focus on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic mechanisms, Dr Erin C Berthold discusses the interactions between botanical and herbal supplements and conventional pharmaceuticals, highlighting the urgent need to examine these interactions for public health and patient safety.
