The United Nations’ climate change body may unintentionally be eroding public trust in science because of the way it communicates risk, new University of Essex research shows.

The study of more than 4,000 UK residents found language used by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) could make the public think scientists are divided and that predictions are extreme or implausible.

Researchers at the University of Seville report that schizophrenia-spectrum disorders may originate in specific brain regions showing early structural damage. Using MRI-based MIND networks, they found reduced structural similarity—especially in temporal, cingulate and insular lobes—linked to worse symptoms. Affected areas showed high astrocyte and neurotransmitter presence, pointing to potential biomarkers and personalized treatments.

A new study using satellite nightlight data reveals that more than half of the world’s coastal settlements have retreated inland over the past 30 years in response to intensifying climate hazards. The study coauthored by University of Copenhagen researchers also identified regions moving towards the coast despite the risks.   

From individuals and institutions to conventional machines and AI systems: These six criteria help assess trustworthiness.