Childhood trauma has often been linked to adverse mental health outcomes, but its impact on genetic changes often goes unnoticed. A new study at University of Fukui identified “epigenetic scars” in DNA, leading to structural alterations of brain regions related to emotional regulation, memory retrieval, and social cognition. Findings suggest that these biological markers may enable early detection, personalized treatment, and prevention of these effects—offering hope for breaking the intergenerational cycle of child abuse.

Beta-blockers, like atenolol (ATL) and metoprolol (MTL), are widely prescribed to treat cardiovascular conditions. However, they tend to persist in the environment, ending up in water sources, affecting aquatic life. In a new study, researchers investigated fluorinated covalent organic polymers, as groundbreaking absorbents that can rapidly remove persistent pharmaceuticals from complex real-world water environments. The findings have immense implications for designing advanced wastewater treatment systems.

More than a third of Canadian teens say climate change is impacting their mental health, according to a national study led by Athabasca University researchers.

New report from the World Economic Forum and Frontiers identifies ten technologies with the potential to accelerate climate action, restore ecosystems, and drive sustainable innovation within planetary boundaries. 

The World Economic Forum and leading open science publisher Frontiers today launched the inaugural 10 Emerging Technology Solutions for Planetary Health report, a landmark publication spotlighting ten breakthrough innovations that could accelerate global efforts to tackle climate change, restore ecosystems, and build long-term resilience. These technologies offer scalable, science-based solutions to help society operate within planetary boundaries and foster a more sustainable relationship with Earth's systems.