16-Sep-2025 Biochar emerges as a green clean-up champion, bibliometric study reveals Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study published in Biochar presents a detailed bibliometric analysis showcasing the rapid growth and diverse applications of biochar as a sustainable environmental remediation tool. The research, which examined over 7,000 scientific publications from 2007 to 2023, underscores biochar’s potential in soil improvement, water purification, air quality control, and carbon sequestration. Journal Biochar
16-Sep-2025 Disability stigma and traumatic brain injury Thomas Jefferson University How public and internalized stigma can impact individuals with traumatic brain injury-related disability.
16-Sep-2025 How primary care clinics can help curb the opioid epidemic Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson clinicians led a successful pilot program that delivered opioid addiction treatment through primary care providers.
16-Sep-2025 The small protein with a big part in preventing pulmonary fibrosis University of Illinois Chicago For a long time, physicians and scientists believed our lungs were sterile, or germ-free. But modern science indicates otherwise. Now we know they contain allergens, bacteria or viruses we inhale, such as influenza or SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. When those contaminants combine with inflammation, it can lead to chronic lung disease. Journal Immunity
16-Sep-2025 When work teams flourish, productivity increases University of Texas at Austin Why are some work teams happier and more productive than others? Because their members agree to interact in ways that promote well-being in themselves and others, says James Ritchie-Dunham, clinical associate professor of strategy at Texas McCombs. Ritchie-Dunham is co-lead of the Leadership for Flourishing project, an ongoing study of well-being in the workplace across 59 countries, and a lead author for the Global Flourishing Study, an interdisciplinary, five-year initiative to survey over 200,000 people across 22 countries and 1 territory on six continents. The study is now gathering a third wave of data. Nature Portfolio published dozens of papers on the first wave in April. Based on the first two data sets, Ritchie-Dunham discusses what flourishing looks like on the job and what managers can do to foster it. Journal Nature Mental Health
16-Sep-2025 ‘Virtual clinical trials’ may predict success of heart failure drugs Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new way to predict whether existing drugs could be repurposed to treat heart failure, one of the world’s most pressing health challenges. By combining advanced computer modeling with real-world patient data, the team has created "virtual clinical trials" that may facilitate the discovery of effective therapies while reducing the time, cost, and risk of failed studies. Journal npj Digital Medicine
16-Sep-2025 Baylor researchers uncovered how physical activity helps improve memory in Alzheimer’s disease Baylor College of Medicine The global prevalence of AD is projected to triple by 2050 and currently there are limited strategies to prevent or slow down the progression of this devastating condition. Physical exercise is known to reduce the risk or slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). At Baylor College of Medicine researchers investigated the underlying mechanisms that mediate the effects of exercise on AD, as this might provide new ways to treat the condition.
16-Sep-2025 Researchers delve into how gaslighting works McGill University Researchers have proposed a new theoretical model to analyze gaslighting, a form of psychological manipulation that involves making a victim question their sense of reality over a period of time. Using the field of social cognition as a starting point, the team from McGill University and the University of Toronto aimed to update the current theoretical knowledge surrounding gaslighting. Journal Personality and Social Psychology Review Funder Fonds de recherche du Québec-Société et culture, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
16-Sep-2025 New genetic pathway strengthens roots and resilience in Bok choy Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Plant roots are the hidden engines of crop survival, and enhancing their growth is key to resisting environmental stress. Journal Horticulture Research
16-Sep-2025 Childhood affluence and adversity affect kids’ chances to become leaders, Concordia study shows Concordia University Children from affluent families are more likely to grow up to occupy formal leadership positions by their mid-20s than those from families facing adversity, a new Concordia-led study shows. However, the pathways to professional success for each group are significantly different. Affluent children are more likely to benefit from job opportunities through family or friendship connections. They can also build up their careers thanks to a persistent level of support throughout their lives. Children in adverse circumstances often lack those support structures. More importantly, they encounter additional barriers that can limit their professional opportunities, such as chronic stress and limited access to developmental resources. Journal Journal of Business and Psychology
