Texas A&M University is preparing for a new era of space research with the launch of a research centrifuge at the Anthony Wood ’87 Artificial Gravity Lab, supported by the WoodNext Foundation. Set to become one of the most advanced human centrifuge facilities in the United States, the lab can simulate lunar and Martian gravity for extended periods of time, allowing researchers to test how changes in gravity affect the human body.

Birders and wildlife lovers will now be able to see a nesting pair of peregrine falcons at the top of the University of Birmingham's Joseph Chamberlin Memorial Clock Tower, affectionately known as Old Joe, in close detail, thanks to a new nest box livestream.

Environmental DNA surveys allow us to see what’s living in bodies of water like oceans, rivers and ponds by analyzing the DNA of just a cup of water taken from these sources. About a decade and a half has passed since the chance discovery of floating DNA of aquatic organisms came during other research, and since then, survey methods have been established and knowhow has been passed on to researchers from a wide range of universities and research institutes, as research continues to evolve and improve each day. We talked with Professor MINAMOTO Toshifumi of the Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, a pioneer in the field, about his journey in environmental DNA research, the current state of its social implementation and future prospects for the field.

How do people perceive the risks of chemical substances in their everyday lives? Associate Professor MURAYAMA Rumiko of the Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, an expert in environmental health, performs research on that very topic. Her research covers everything from risk perception to the role of communication, while also focusing on how awareness shifts with the changing times. The content of her research is thought-provoking even in understanding the risks associated with things that don’t involve chemical substances. She told us about the nature of risk perception in humans that she has uncovered through her research.

India is set to overtake Japan as the fourth strongest economic superpower as early as this year. With a population of over 1.4 billion, India is known around the world for producing talent in information technology, with many Japanese corporations now heading to India as well. What is behind this growth, and what are some potential problems for sustainable development? We sat down with Professor SATO Takahiro, deputy director of the Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration and an expert on the Indian economy and development economics, to talk about the present and future of India, a global growth engine.

Research shows that women and girls across the UK face disproportionate barriers to mobility stemming from heightened risks of harassment and transport systems that have historically been designed without their specific safety needs or travel patterns in mind.