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Policy & Ethics

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6-Oct-2026

Study highlights the European waters at greatest risk of harmful light pollution

University of Plymouth
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study led by researchers at the University of Plymouth (UK) has have produced the first assessment of whether light pollution is posing a threat to 'Good Environmental Status' in our ocean and along out coastlines. The new framework was tested using data available for European waters, with parts of the Adriatic, Baltic, Mediterranean and North seas proving the most likely to be impacted by light pollution.

Journal: Ocean & Coastal Management
Funder: Horizon Europe

6-Oct-2026

CDC undergraduate pathway program offers a model of success at Columbia Mailman and beyond

Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The CDC’s John R. Lewis Undergraduate Public Health Scholars Program helps meet the need for qualified public health professionals.

Journal: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice

6-Oct-2026

Cancer prevention and screening takes center stage during DCSummit convened by NCCN

National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Meeting Announcement

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network^® (NCCN^®) hosted a two-day summit focused on expanding access to life-saving cancer prevention and screening. The event examined policy solutions at both the population and individual levels, with particular attention to equity, innovation, and access.

6-Oct-2026

Poor antibody validation wastes millions of biological samples, but solutions exist

PLOS
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A widespread failure to validate research antibodies before use is estimated to lead to the avoidable waste of millions of animal and human tissue samples worldwide, and an international expert panel has reached consensus on how to address the problem, according to two studies published October 6^th in the open access journal PLOS Biology by Harvinder Virk of the University of Leicester, UK, and colleagues.

Journal: PLOS Biology

6-Oct-2026

Many hospitals still don’t do enough to prevent UTIs from catheters

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Urinary catheters used by hospitals can lead to UTIs, bladder infections and bloodstream infections, yet hospital infection prevention efforts lag even after 20 years of effort, a new study shows. The team behind the study has developed many tools used in catheter quality improvement worldwide and offers them on a free website.

Journal: JAMA Network Open
Funder: Department of Veterans' Affairs

6-Oct-2026

New analysis underscores the rising threat of extreme heat on older adults

Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research
Peer-Reviewed Publication

As extreme heat events become more frequent and severe across the United States, older adults face growing health risks that extend far beyond discomfort, according to a new policy analysis published in Public Policy & Aging Report.

In the article, "On the Regional Spectrum of Barriers and Obstacles for Older Adults Facing Extreme Heat: Air Conditioning and Beyond," scientists argue that public policies have not kept pace with a warming climate and often fail to address the financial, physical, and structural barriers that prevent older adults from staying safe during heatwaves. These barriers include rising utility costs, the expense of maintaining or repairing cooling systems, mobility limitations, and aging housing stock ill-equipped to handle extreme heat.

Journal: Public Policy & Aging Report

5-Oct-2026

Kumamoto University forges quadripartite Japan-Germany alliance with Yamagata University and Fraunhofer institutes to accelerate semiconductor innovation

Kumamoto University
Business Announcement

On September 15, 2026, Kumamoto University, Yamagata University, and Germany’s Fraunhofer IZM and Fraunhofer EMFT signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) . The quad-institutional alliance aims to accelerate international research, education, and human resource development in the semiconductor sector. By synergizing their respective strengths in advanced packaging, system integration, and printed electronics, the institutions will drive joint projects, researcher exchanges, and robust industry-academia collaboration. This strategic partnership further connects regional industrial ecosystems with leading European research networks to foster next-generation technological innovation.