Saving lives through surgery is no longer exclusive to humans! The study published in Cell Press shows how Florida carpenter ants (Camponotus floridanus) treat their wounded nest-mates by cleaning or amputating infected limbs. Watch the ants in action.
How do you harness GenAI’s transformative power for R&D while safeguarding scientific integrity? Experts share their insights and success stories. We all want to apply AI to improve patient outcomes. But how? “It’s about passion,” says Dr Ivan Krstic, Senior Director of Life Sciences at Elsevier, as moderator of the webinar Generative AI: Transforming Knowledge and Drug Design. “And I believe all of us here share this passion for harnessing computational advances to transform drug discovery and improve patient outcomes.” Read more...
Director of Research Integrity & Publishing Ethics Sarah Jenkins leads the charge to protect research integrity. Fifteen years ago, when Sarah Jenkins was working as a Publisher and Publishing Director, managing allegations of ethical misconduct was a relatively straightforward part of the job. “Cases were simpler in nature, relating mostly to authorial misconduct,” she recalled. Today, the scenario is very different. “Unethical behavior can occur at many different stages within the research and editorial process,” Sarah said. “And what we’re seeing is that it is increasingly intentionally hidden from us by the actors who are participating in that misconduct.” Read more...
Prof Alexei Lapkin is transforming how scientists approach chemical synthesis. We spoke with him about his innovative technology and vision for a more sustainable chemical industry. Responses were edited for clarity and concision. In Elsevier’s webinar AI in Action: Sustainability and Efficiency in Chemical Synthesis, Prof Alexei Lapkin and Dr Simon Wagschal of Lonza discuss the latest technological advancements in implementing sustainable and efficient practices in chemical synthesis planning. https://webinars.elsevier.com/elsevier/AI-in-Action-Sustainability-and-Efficiency-in-chemical-synthesis
In turbulent times such as now, universities have an even more critical role in helping to bridge ideological and political gaps — and to ensure that the world remains connected, not only through economics and technology but through shared pursuit of knowledge and understanding. And building a better future for us all.
AI isn’t just a tool for faster research – it’s a catalyst for discovery. To support this, Elsevier, a global leader in advanced information and decision support, has launched ScienceDirect AI, a cutting-edge generative AI tool for researchers. It is designed to transform the way researchers work by enabling them to instantly extract, summarize and compare trusted insights from millions of full-text articles and book chapters on ScienceDirect, the world’s largest platform for trusted, peer-reviewed research.
Happy Girls in ICT Day! This year's theme, Inclusive Digital Transformation, is a great reminder to inspire and uplift the current and future generations to lead and innovate in a digital landscape that embraces everyone. Discover how our leaders across RELX are accelerating action: https://stories.relx.com/accelerating-action/index.html
In this insightful episode of RELX’s Unique Contributions podcast, Chairman of Elsevier Youngsuk Chi interviews Laura Hassink-ter Haar, Managing Director of Elsevier Journals. Elsevier publishes 17% of the world's research output across its 3,000 journals, giving us a unique vantage point on some of the biggest issues in science: Research integrity, trust in science, AI, and the 'pay to read' and 'pay to publish' models. Laura discusses these issues head-on. Catch the whole conversation on YouTube: http://spkl.io/6045faBzT
22 April is Earth Day, an annual global movement to raise awareness and promote environmental protection. The theme for #EarthDay2025 is ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, inviting everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. In support, Elsevier has curated a freely available Special Collection featuring the latest research articles and book chapters to advance knowledge. Explore the collection: https://sdgresources.relx.com/special-issues/earth-day-2025
How does ScienceDirect AI support researchers, and what’s coming next? In this new article, Elsevier's Cameron Ross and Judson Dunham explain how the platform was designed to deliver mission-critical insights from trusted, peer-reviewed content, with full traceability and data privacy built in from the start. They also share how feedback from 30,000+ researchers and librarians is shaping the future of ScienceDirect AI. 📖 Read more: http://spkl.io/6049fQ4UJ
