A new study shows that restricting international migration for mothers with young children can improve children's health and educational outcomes without impacting household income. Using a real-world policy change in Sri Lanka, researchers found fewer hospital visits and better school progress among affected children. The findings provide rare evidence from an implemented migration policy and highlight how early maternal presence can shape long-term human capital investment.

Earth observation data underpin climate science, disaster response, and environmental policy, yet inconsistent grid definitions often limit their accuracy and reuse. Researchers now present a unified, axis-based grid model that resolves long-standing ambiguities in how spatial and temporal data are represented. The new framework modernizes international standards, enabling precise, interoperable data cubes across disciplines. This advance could significantly improve how Earth data are shared, analyzed, and trusted worldwide.