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NIH researchers develop guidelines for reporting polygenic risk scores
Researchers hope the new approach will be used as a framework for publishing studies on polygenic risk scores
The UOC heads up an Erasmus+ project for analysing the academic paths followed by university student
‘Complex Trajectories’ will involve the participation of seven universities in Spain, France, the United Kingdom and Portugal
Face masks are a ticking plastic bomb
Recent studies estimate that we use an astounding 129 billion face masks globally every month – that is 3 million a minute. Most of them are disposable face masks made from plastic microfibers. – With increasing reports on inappropriate disposal…
Behaviour change and antimicrobial resistance in focus at Uppsala Health Summit
Antimicrobial resistance is an urgent global threat to human and animal health. This year’s Uppsala Health Summit, which will take place online on 15-18 March, will discuss how behaviour change across various sectors of society can slow down this worrying…
Assessing regulatory fairness through machine learning
The perils of machine learning – using computers to identify and analyze data patterns, such as in facial recognition software – have made headlines lately. Yet the technology also holds promise to help enforce federal regulations, including those related to…
Unique sensor network for measuring greenhouse gases
MUCCnet: Precision technology allows quantification of urban greenhouse gas emissions
Energising ASEAN-EU trade
SMU Office of Research & Tech Transfer – Will a pandemic reverse the wave of protectionism that has swept across the globe in recent years? Such a prospect may seem incredible with global trade having fallen by over 30 percent…
ENLIGHTENme: Exploring the impact of urban lighting on health and wellbeing
While EU cities have worked on improving urban lighting services, this has mostly focussed on efficiency, reducing costs and lowering emissions. Yet, it has failed to consider the effect urban lighting may have on citizens’ health and wellbeing. This will…
UBC study finds high life satisfaction linked to better overall health
New research from UBC finds that higher life satisfaction is associated with better physical, psychological and behavioural health. The research, published recently in The Milbank Quarterly , found that higher life satisfaction is linked to 21 positive health and well-being…
Tenfold increase in CO2 emissions cuts needed to stem climate emergency
New research shows 64 countries cut their fossil CO2 emissions during 2016-2019, but the rate of reduction needs to increase tenfold to meet the Paris Agreement aims to tackle climate change. This first global stocktake by researchers at the University…
New study proposes a low cost, high efficiency mask design
A new paper in Oxford Open Materials Science , published by Oxford University Press, presents low cost modifications to existing N95 masks that prolongs their effectiveness and improves their reusability post disinfectants. The COVID-19 crisis has increased demand for respiratory…
Study explores link between forestry management and pesticides in aquatic species
Toxic traces found in mussels, clams, and oysters in Oregon’s coastal zone
Huge gaps in UK regulation exist following transition from EU, new academic report finds
UK was ill-prepared for the transition of regulation from the EU and still does not have the infrastructure in place to manage new trade relationships UK currently has no official body to monitor government action, or scrutinise compliance with environmental…
New discoveries on the containment of COVID-19 finds travel bans are of limited value
NYU Tandon researchers join collaboration with Politecnico di Torino revealing that after spread, travel bans are of limited value in thwarting the spread of COVID-19
The issue of governments in business
Just how involved should governments be in business? And is there a right answer to this question, or a one-size-fits all conclusion?
Deep seabed mining must benefit all humankind
Policy brief ‘A comprehensive approach to the payment mechanism for deep seabed mining’
Protected areas see continued deforestation but at a reduced rate, OSU research shows
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A survey of more than 18,000 land parcels spanning 2 million square miles across 63 countries shows that a “protected area” designation reduces the rate of deforestation but does not prevent it. Published today in Nature Ecology…
LGBT+ workers experience higher levels of conflict at work, shows new report
The CIPD report reveals lower levels of psychological safety and lower job satisfaction for LGBT+ workers
Evidence for routine brain tumor imaging is murky, but research can shed light
A new Position Statement from UK stakeholders highlights evidence gaps for routine follow up brain tumor imaging, but paves the way for evidence-based imaging
Limiting warming to 2 C requires emissions reductions 80% above Paris Agreement targets
In 2017, a widely cited study used statistical tools to model how likely the world is to meet the Paris Agreement global temperature targets. The analysis found that on current trends, the planet had only a 5% chance of staying…
Registration is open for ISSCR 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting June 21-26
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Mapping hotspots of undersized fish and crustaceans may aid sustainable fishing practices
A new study in Frontiers in Marine Science provides a first-of-its-kind evaluation of which regions of southern European seas are in the most need of fishing restrictions. These areas have persistently shown high numbers of undersized fish and crustaceans, which…
Wiley updates author name change policy within research publishing to support a more inclusive publishing environment
Wiley has updated its author name change policy , which applies to all research published in its more than 1,700 journals, to support the anonymity of authors who wish to change their name on already-published research. The new policy went…
The past, present, and possible future of the United Nations Environmental Program
The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) was founded in 1972 as a nimble, fast, and flexible entity at the core of the UN system–a subsidiary body rather than a specialized agency. It was intended to be the world’s environmental conscience,…
Food export restrictions by a few countries could skyrocket global food crop prices
Global shocks such as COVID-19 call for improved political decisions and accountability to secure food for everyone
Avoid repeating old mistakes
Researchers propose necessary corrections in global biodiversity policy
New research to examine how sedentary behaviour is bad for our health
A new worldwide study funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) will measure how certain physical behaviours, such as sitting for long periods of time, can impact health. The £855,000 research project at the University College London (UCL), in collaboration…
Who’s writing open access articles?
An Academic Analytics Research Center (AARC) study has found greater rates of authorship of open access (OA) research articles among scholars at more prestigious institutions with greater access to resources and job security. “The open access publishing model is growing,…
ASN applauds release of 2020 Dietary Guidelines
Integral Role of ASN and ASN Members in DGA Development Exemplifies ASN’s Leadership in the Field of Nutrition Science
Pandemic has revealed our dependence on migrant workers
Migrant workers and seasonal workers are marginalized, invisible and exploited.
Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance could be more challenging outside of the EU
Surveillance of AMR in Ireland is likely to be co-ordinated by the European Union, but the UK will need to develop it’s own strategy.
European University network FORTHEM launches new FIT FORTHEM project
Prestigious EU program Horizon 2020 supports Mainz University and its partners in the step-by-step establishment of an exemplary European University
Scientists set a path for field trials of gene drive organisms
As genetically engineered organisms ramp up, a multidisciplinary coalition offers a framework for ethical, socially engaged and transparent field practices
Buildings-related CO2 emissions hit record high: UN
Including construction, building sector now accounts for 38% of CO2 emissions; Direct building CO2 emissions need to halve by 2030 to get on track for net zero carbon building stock by 2050; Governments must prioritize low-carbon buildings post-pandemic
Towards circular economy: European manufacturers tend not to report on their actions
After analyzing the data from 226 large manufacturing companies from the European Union, a team of researchers from Lithuania, Poland and Sweden have drawn a conclusion that organizations almost do not mention circular economy principles
Physics societies unite in support of open access
The group comprises 16 societies: the Acoustical Society of America, the American Association of Physicists in Medicine, the American Association of Physics Teachers, the American Astronomical Society, the American Crystallographic Association, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Institute…
Cooperation across boundaries and sectors could boost sustainable development
A new analysis of food, energy, water, and climate change in the Indus Basin shows how a cross-boundary and multi-sectoral perspective could lead to economic benefits and lower costs for all countries involved. Countries in South Asia’s Indus River Basin…
Insufficient screening for heart damage after noncardiac surgery puts patients at risk
Although national and international guidelines now recommend perioperative cardiac biomarker screening in high-risk patients undergoing noncardiac surgery, a five-year study found that use of biomarkers is still low, reports Canadian Journal of Cardiology
US Navy and Royal Navy partner in newly launched London Tech Bridge
London, U.K. – The United Kingdom’s Royal Navy and the United States Navy announced a new partnership to accelerate the adoption of novel ideas and technologies, marking a unique chapter in the historic relationship between the two nations. A newly…
Dartmouth researchers work to reduce child-directed food marketing on educational websites
Dartmouth Researchers Work to Reduce Child-Directed Food Marketing on Educational Websites A new article, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine by a team of researchers and advocates including Dartmouth faculty, asserts that current gaps in the regulation of…
Singapore looks forward to deepening ties with India: Prime Minister Lee
PM Lee stresses on the value of the relationship during launch of book on 50 essays by 51 Singaporeans on Singapore-India relations
Einstein Award for Promoting Quality in Research
Charité researcher and founder of BIH QUEST Center to head Awards Office
CO2 pricing & financial transfers: small changes can have a huge effect on climate equity
Global greenhouse-gas emission reductions could be achieved in a fair and thrifty way by surprisingly small variations of well-known policies. This is shown by a team of economists in a quantitative study now published in Nature . Differentiated CO2 prices…
Researchers: drop the notion that more hours spent studying guarantees higher educational quality
Several Danish universities have a financial incentive to ensure that their students spend a great amount of time on study-related assignments. But the number of hours spent by students on their studies does not necessarily guarantee programme quality and
7 nations deepen science and technology cooperation to secure Polar region
The International Cooperative Engagement Program for Polar Research Memorandum of Understanding (ICE-PPR MOU) entered into effect on November 27, 2020. The MOU establishes general provisions that apply across basic research to development, testing and evaluation to improve partners’ capabilities for…
Research concluding noncompetes stifle workers forthcoming in multiple publications
Includes first systematic evidence of noncompete use, effects of banning low-wage and high-tech noncompetes
Hard and fast emission cuts slow warming in the next 20 years
A new study shows that strong and rapid action to cut emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases will help to slow down the rate of global warming over the next twenty years. This highlights that immediate action on…
Higher frequency of financial reporting hinders corporate innovation
Company reporting frequency should be relaxed to allow for greater innovation and longer-term thinking, according to new research from the Business School (formerly Cass). The study, co-authored by Dr Arthur Kraft , Reader in Accounting, found that managers are forced…