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5.10.2023 – Stakeholder workshop in Constance with representative from the city administration. Source: V. Reinhart

Future climate services for resilient cities: The CoKLIMAx lighthouse project

Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) is exploring future climate services for resilient cities by focusing on the CoKLIMAx lighthouse project.
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Plant-based meat alternatives: A heart-healthy choice

A recent review article published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology suggests that plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) could be a heart-healthy addition to our diets.
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Scriberia: Illustrating and animating public sector clients

Over the last 15 years, Scriberia has carved a niche helping clients across the public sector—in local and national government, the NHS, and beyond—articulate plans, processes, and programmes of change through illustrations and animations.
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FDA panel rejects MDMA as effective PTSD treatment

A recent advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cast significant doubt on the potential approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Figure: Shifts needed in science curricular programs (from NASEM, 2019, p. 83)

How do we prepare our youth for a world of big data?

Nancy Butler Songer, Associate Provost of STEM Education at the University of Utah, considers the importance of developing primary and secondary school programs in STEM fields that support students in developing the competencies with big data.
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A call for intersectionality in gerontological nursing education

Addressing the triple jeopardy of ageism, sexism and racism within healthcare systems is crucial to ensuring equitable health outcomes for all older people, write Professor Jordana Salma, Professor Sherry Dahlke and Professor Kathleen Hunter of the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta.
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The burden of neurological diseases

Neurological diseases are the foremost cause of ill health and disability worldwide. Open Access Government offers an overview of the prevalence of these conditions.
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Researchers identify key biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment

In June, Alzheimer's and brain awareness month, Mayo Clinic researchers have identified unique molecular signatures of blood-brain barrier dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease.

Combating drought to increase soil water retention in vineyards

Professor Pete W. Jacoby, from Washington State University, researches methods to combat impacts of global warming by enhancing soil water retention for vineyard resilience.
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Fluorescent sensors for detecting anions

Nicola Edwards, Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of St. Joseph, is conducting research on the development of fluorescent sensors for anion detection.
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Benefits and limitations of the European hydrogen bank

Discover Plug Power Europe’s opinion of the European Hydrogen Bank as they take a deep dive into its benefits and limitations.
CorTec Brain Interchange Implant for Stroke Treatment

Stroke rehabilitation milestone, neurological conditions and future therapy

Martin Schuettler, Chief Technology Officer of CorTec GmbH, walks us through a groundbreaking achievement in the development of future therapies for neurological conditions like stroke.
Figure 1: Risk and protective factors according to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2021)

Risk factors for cannabis use in young people

With cannabis use among young people on the rise, Ronan Fleury, Prof Bobby Smyth and Prof Mary Cannon. discuss the mental and physical impacts and the importance of understanding the risk factors.
Navajo Technical University leaders at the Workshop on Convergent Clean Energy Research. Right to left, Dr. Peter Romine, NTU Electrical Engineering, Dr. Elmer Guy, President NTU, Darrick Lee, NTU Energy Systems. Dr. Wafa Hozien, former NTU Graduate Dean.

Promoting clean energy in the Navajo nation

University President Elmer Guy examines the vital role of educational institutions like Navajo Technical University in empowering communities and supporting their efforts to achieve clean energy development goals The Navajo Nation encompasses more than 25,000 square miles of desert and scrubland in the southwestern US. The Navajo People, or Diné...

Dr Peter Romine – Navajo Technical University

Dr. Romine has a long, distinguished record of leadership, teaching, curriculum development, and research Peter is Founder and Head of the Electrical Engineering program at Navajo Technical University (NTU), a Tribal College/University (TCU) on the Navajo Nation in Crownpoint, New Mexico. He has a passion for teaching practical hands-on engineering...
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Challenges and opportunities of digital innovation for the UK property market

The UK property market is starting to use a diverse collection of technological solutions to navigate and thrive in an ever-changing environment.
Cancer malignant cells - 3d rendered image, abstract enhanced scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cancer malignant cells. Visual of overall shape of the cell's surface at a very high magnification. Medical research concept.

From selfish silo to collaborative culture – embracing data-enabled cancer research

Aedin Culhane and Mark Lawler, Co-Leads of the eHealth Hub for Cancer, reflect on their data-enabled cancer research journeys, how their collaborative team science approach has reaped significant dividends in cancer research and policy and how the hub is inducing a paradigm shift in how health data are deployed on the island of Ireland.
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New insights into the birth of our solar system

A team of planetary scientists from UCLA and Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory has uncovered details about the early days of our solar system.

Do violent extremists govern?

Morten Bøås, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, explores if violent extremists govern, including a look at jihadi insurgents’ strategies.
Solar panels fields on the green hills

Application for a solar farm in new Forest National Park rejected

An application to develop a solar farm covering nearly 14 football pitches within the New Forest National Park has been turned down.

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