“Damon Runyon gave me the freedom to pursue a high-risk project,” said current Fellow Zeda Zhang, PhD. “But it also brings together smart people with very different expertise. And by creating this network, it fosters interdisciplinary research—because no one can single-handedly cure cancer.”

The American Meteorological Society (AMS) has released a statement outlining foundational flaws in the Department of Energy’s (DoE’s) 2025 Climate Synthesis report. “Each of these flaws, alone, places the report at odds with scientific principles and practices."

Freshwater aquaculture is considered a highly promising way to produce animal protein in a resource-conserving and environmentally friendly manner. It has the potential to contribute significantly to global food security and thus help reduce consumption of scarce resources such as water and land. A joint Policy Report published in June 2025 by the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and the Brazilian Academy of Sciences shows what sustainable and circular aquaculture in Germany and Brazil could look like in reality. The practical recommendations contained therein will be discussed by representatives from both countries in the areas of policy-making, the aquaculture industry, and science on Wednesday 3 September 2025 as part of an international virtual panel discussion.

There is strong support for the global 30–30 target on biodiversity, which means that one-third of the Earth’s surface should be protected by 2030. This is shown in a study from the University of Gothenburg that measured public opinion in eight countries on five continents.