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Trees improve health — but not for everyone, MSU study finds

Michigan State University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Being around trees is proven to enhance health, from lowering stress to increasing longevity. However, a new national study led by Michigan State University researcher Amber Pearson reveals a surprise: The biological benefits of nature are not experienced equally across all populations.

Journal: The Lancet Regional Health - Americas

AI-embodied surgical robots can revolutionize surgery—if regulatory questions addressed

Frontiers
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Embodying surgical robots with next-gen AI can safely augment practice if ethical and regulatory questions are addressed, say experts writing today in Frontiers in Science.

Journal: Frontiers in Science

Brexit did not just shake Britain - it sent financial shockwaves across Europe

University of Surrey
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Brexit sent waves of financial volatility through European markets, reshaping how risk travelled between countries and exposing how tightly connected the continent’s financial systems had become, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

Journal: International Journal of Finance & Economics

HKU School of Governance and Policy concludes landmark Inaugural Week, shaping governance and next generation leadership inspired by human progress and innovative ideas

The University of Hong Kong
Meeting Announcement

The School of Governance and Policy (SGP) at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) concluded its three-day Inaugural Week on 29 April, marking the launch of a premier intellectual hub dedicated to navigating the most complex regional and international governance challenges of our time. The landmark event convened world-renowned scholars including a 2024 Nobel Laureate, former heads of government, and industry pioneers, drawing over 900 attendees to the HKU campus.

Education Summit 2026 unites global leaders on the future of intelligence and education in Hong Kong

The University of Hong Kong
Meeting Announcement

The Faculty of Education at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the London Ball Foundation co-hosted the Education Summit 2026, themed “Artificial Intelligence & Cross-Cultural Intelligence”, on April 19 at Loke Yew Hall, HKU. The Summit brought together distinguished speakers and more than 400 participants, including academics, policymakers, educators, and students, for in-depth discussions on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for education and the importance of cross-cultural understanding.

American Society for Nutrition appoints Brian Lindshield, PhD, as Interim Editor in Chief of Current Developments in Nutrition

American Society for Nutrition
Business Announcement

The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) announced the appointment of Brian Lindshield, PhD, as Interim Editor in Chief of its open-access journal, Current Developments in Nutrition (CDN), effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Lindshield’s appointment supports continuity in editorial leadership while positioning the journal for continued growth and innovation in nutrition publishing.

UN scientists warn that over 60% of developing countries face overlapping socioeconomic and water security challenges, affecting 2 billion people

United Nations University
Reports and Proceedings

A new United Nations University study of 138 countries finds that unsafe drinking water is less a technical failure than a reflection of inequality. The report shows that water safety strongly correlates with national wealth and gender equality, leaving nearly 2 billion people in the Global South exposed to health risks. Researchers call for moving beyond infrastructure-only solutions toward inclusive, equity-centred water governance.