Some of the world’s leading scientific infrastructures, institutions and experts relating to biodiversity information are uniting around a new 10-year roadmap to ‘liberate’ data presently trapped in research publications. The initiative aims to enable the creation of a ‘libroscope’ - a mechanism for unlocking and linking data from scientific literature to support understanding of biodiversity, as the microscope and telescope previously revolutionized science.

In recent years, China has been rapidly advancing the development of its low-altitude economy, with 2024 being recognized as the "Year One" of low-altitude economy in China. Driven by policy support and technological innovation, China’s low-altitude economy is expected to grow into a trillion-yuan industry in 2025, positioning itself as a key driver of economic transformation and industrial upgrading. This rapid expansion presents both opportunities and challenges for Geographic Information Science and Technology, which plays a crucial role in optimizing airspace management and supporting UAV-based applications. A research team from the State Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Information System, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, carried out a comprehensive review on the opportunities and challenges for Geographic Information Science and Technology in this evolving field. Their study provides valuable insights into the role of geographic information technologies in supporting low-altitude economic activities, particularly in the areas of airspace resource utilization, air traffic infrastructure, and UAV operation management. The study offers a scientific foundation for advancing geographic information applications in this field. Journal of Geo-information Science has published the study.

Dr. Melissa Perreault, neuroscientist and professor at the University of Guelph, is breaking new ground by integrating Indigenous perspectives into neuroscience. In a Genomic Press Interview, she shares her personal and professional journey, exploring how her research on neuropsychiatric biomarkers, psychedelic medicine, and neuroethics can drive personalized treatments and create a more inclusive scientific future.

How we take actions to balance between openness and security for scientific research appropriately. On March 12, JST holds the symposium aiming to create an opportunity to deepen discussion on efforts necessary to protect research freedom. The event is hybrid, allowing attendees to join on-site or online webinar.