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Philosophy: Environmental risk policy and public law
John Martin Gillroy is Professor of Philosophy, Law & Public Policy at Lehigh University. Here, he navigates philosophy with a special focus on environmental risk within the realms of policy and public law.
An ancient therapy modernized for Clostridioides Difficile therapy
Clostridioides difficile is a type of bacteria that often affects people who have been taking antibiotics. Glenn S. Tillotson of GST Micro LLC explains how live biotherapeutic products have shown promise as a safe and effective treatment to help restore the normal gut microbiome.
Soil parent material: The role of earth’s skin on forest health
Soil is complex, posing challenges for measurement and management at scale. Mark Kimsey from the University of Idaho highlights the importance of monitoring soil properties in forest management. This has resulted in digital tools that help align management practices with the characteristics of soil parent material and climatic conditions.
Forensic program: Mental healthcare through songwriting
A therapeutic guitar group at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre’s Integrated Forensic Program evolved from a pilot project into a unique songwriting initiative that enhances participants’ mental well-being and social connections through music therapy.
Understanding electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS)
Electromagnetic hypersensitivity: Michael Bevington, Chair of Trustees at Electrosensitivity UK, explains the health risks associated with exposure to radiofrequency radiation and electromagnetic fields and why more robust action is needed to protect public health.
![Figure 1: Ratios of the concentrations of Sodium ions [Na+] and Potassium ions [K+] in water on land and in the sea vs in living cells and in blood.](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fig-1-218x150.png "Is there an elephant in the room of research on the origins of life?")
Is there an elephant in the room of research on the origins of life?
Helen Greenwood Hansma, from the University of California at Santa Barbara, questions if there is an elephant in the room of research when it comes to the origins of life.
Hormonal contraceptive designs and women’s mental health – Timing is of the essence!
Professor Belinda Pletzer from the Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience at Paris Lodron University of Salzburg explores the physical and psychological symptoms of a pill pause. She advocates for hormonal contraceptive designs that focus on women’s health needs instead of socio-cultural misconceptions about menstrual bleeding.
Training and citizen engagement to tackle soil health challenges
The ECHO project approach in tackling soil health challenges through soil literacy and citizen engagement.
Why gravitational waves cannot exist!
J-F Pommaret from CERMICS, Ecole des Ponts ParisTech, France, investigates the idea that gravitational waves cannot exist.
Echo’s citizen science initiatives for soil literacy take off
Led by ECHO partners, we hear about citizen science initiatives that aim to improve soil literacy and foster sustainable practices through workshops and community engagement.
All hands on deck for ocean-based CO2 removal research
Prof. Dr. Katja Fennel, Chair of the Department of Oceanography, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, argues that we need all hands on deck for ocean-based CO2 removal research.
Liquid computing and cybernetics for robotics and computer science
Recent advancements show that liquid memories and liquid computing devices bring a transformative approach to robotics and computer science.
Supply chain waste in the pharma industry
The pharmaceutical industry faces significant challenges with supply chain waste, affecting both environmental sustainability and economic efficiency. Jim McGuire and Deborah McElhone from CPI navigate the complex issue here.
Revolutionizing business with sustainable strategic management
Discover how Sustainable Strategic Management empowers businesses to lead humanity’s transformation before Earth regulates our species into extinction
In an era of unprecedented global challenges,...
Regulatory impact assessment and policymaking research
Kati Rantala, Research Director at the Faculty of Social Sciences, analyses Regulatory Impact Assessment as a policymaking tool.
Targeting the most complex flipon of them all in the fight against cancers
In this article, Alan Herbert, the Founder, and President of InsideOutBio, guides us through targeting the most complex flipon of them all in the fight against cancers.
Asbestos, the pleural cavity, and autoimmune disease
Jean C. Pfau, Ph.D. from the Center for Asbestos-Related Disease and Kinta Serve from Idaho State University, provide their perspective on asbestos, the pleural cavity, and autoimmune disease.
Political normativity: Exemplarity, plurality, judgment
Nicholas Poole is a PhD candidate at York University in the Program for Social and Political Thought. Here, he examines political normativity, focusing on the concepts of exemplarity, plurality, and judgment.
Ciliary biomarkers for vascular health
Ramani Ramchandran, Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, investigates ciliary biomarkers for diagnosing and prognosing vascular health.
Mental health and self-care: A comprehensive guide
This short guide explores the importance of self-care for good mental health and provides practical tips for implementing self-care strategies.
