The paper proposes a generic risk theory that treats risk as information produced by human cognition. It introduces a quantitative descriptive model linking spontaneous risk perception and analytical risk cognition through disparities between target and realistic value expectations, outlines conditions for when perception occurs, and connects the framework to decision-making and potential AI-enabled implementations.

Do you think that Spotify's suggestions for new music becomes stranger all the time? It may be because of you. In a unique study with researchers from University of Gothenburg, 15 years of listening data shows that musical taste becomes more refined with age.

A new Genomic Press Interview explores how Professor Gerhard Andersson revolutionized psychological treatment delivery worldwide through internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy. The Swedish researcher, with over 900 publications and recognition as his country's most cited psychologist, discusses transforming a student's "crazy idea" about online headache treatment into evidence-based digital interventions now integrated into routine healthcare. His work demonstrates that therapist-guided online treatments match traditional therapy effectiveness while dramatically expanding access to mental health services globally.

A viewpoint article published in Brain Medicine examines the remarkable vitality of Dr. Seymour Reichlin at 101 years old. Written by Dr. Esther Sternberg from the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, the tribute identifies key elements supporting exceptional longevity including rich intergenerational relationships, enduring curiosity, and maintaining purpose through scientific pursuit. The piece appears in a special Festschrift issue celebrating Dr. Reichlin's 100th birthday.

Kyoto, Japan -- As extreme weather events become more frequent and the impacts of climate change become stronger, countries around the world are strengthening their decarbonization efforts. The 2016 Paris Agreement in particular represents a global effort to address climate change by limiting the rise in global average temperature to well below 2˚C.

However, concerns have been rising about the economic costs of these transitions. Previous studies suggest that stringent greenhouse gas emissions mitigation may cause an increase in food and energy prices, exacerbating poverty and inequality. How to address these social impacts in the context of society-wide decarbonization remains unclear.

In response, an international research team led by Shiya Zhao from Kyoto University and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis -- IIASA -- in Austria created a comprehensive study to assess the ramifications of decarbonization. Their goal is to steer policy formulation toward a sustainable and equitable trajectory for climate change mitigation.