🎓 Higher education remains one of the strongest drivers of opportunity, but too many students still face barriers to access. Marc B. Parlange on why affordability, support, and student outcomes must sit at the heart of university success: spkl.io/633207Dmcu

Our updated generative AI policies provide practical guidance on how AI can be used to support manuscript preparation while maintaining the standards that underpin trust in scholarly communication. Read more: spkl.io/633207DcAq

“Transit stops shouldn’t become points of vulnerability during war,” says Andrii Galkin @uantwerpen.be. The “passafeguard” framework helps cities connect public transport to nearby shelters, so passengers can reach protection shelters in time. Read: spkl.io/6332778m6V

In Clinician of the Future 2026: Nurses Edition, nurses say confidence in AI grows when tools are easy to use, comprehensive, transparent with citations, safe, and built on quality sources. Read what’s needed to build trust in AI: spkl.io/63322A7AAp

Trust in data starts with clarity. In this Q&A, Patrick Crisfulla, VP of Pure and Interfolio, explains how Elsevier’s SaaS solutions protect customer data, support privacy, and apply strict security controls: spkl.io/63328AAjEg

Chemistry can help shape a more sustainable future, if more people can understand and act on it. Anna Zhenova of Green Rose Chemistry reflects on communication, circularity, data, and AI in the sustainability transition: spkl.io/63321AAjEc

Nurses are optimistic about how AI can support clinicians. More nurses than doctors say clinicians using AI will deliver better care in the next 5 to 10 years, and 80% say AI will not replace clinicians but will become a critical assistant. Explore the findings: spkl.io/63320A7A4M

Rare disease research has shown what is possible. The challenge now is scale. This piece explores what it will take to turn one-off breakthroughs into systems that can support more patients across more conditions: spkl.io/63324AAjEj

A “happy” school, where students feel safe, respected, and supported, may literally shape a child’s brain. Brain scans of 400 children link supportive school climate to better grades, mental health, and signs of brain development. @elseviersej.bsky.social Read more: spkl.io/63326AC1no

Clinician of the Future 2026: Nurses Edition shows AI use for work is lower among nurses than doctors, and fewer nurses use clinical-specific AI tools frequently. Nurses need better access to trusted AI resources designed for their daily needs. Read the report: spkl.io/63321A7AIt

Jill Luber, Elsevier's CTO, Computer Weekly’s Downtime Upload podcast to discuss our approach to responsible AI, human oversight, and protecting the integrity of the scholarly record. Listen now: spkl.io/63323ACYNv

Forbes recently highlighted LeapSpace — Elsevier’s research-grade AI workspace built on trusted scientific content. Designed to help researchers uncover deeper insights, accelerate innovation and collaborate seamlessly – in one secure environment. Read the article: spkl.io/63323ACj7B

Nurses are clear about both the opportunities and the gaps in healthcare today. Clinician of the Future 2026: Nurses Edition explores what they are telling us about pressure on the profession, the role of AI, and the support needed to improve care. Read more: spkl.io/63325A7AZT

To mark International Nurses Day, we’re launching Clinician of the Future 2026: Nurses Edition – we asked nurses about their use of AI, how they see AI’s future in healthcare, and what’s needed to increase trust in new technologies. Find out what they told us here: spkl.io/63327ACEFX

What’s holding back agentic AI in R&D is not the technology. It’s trust. This piece explores why adoption depends on better data, clear validation, and systems people can understand and rely on: spkl.io/63329AAjE9

We’re delighted to share that ClinicalKey AI has received the MedTech Breakthrough Award for AI Innovation for the third consecutive year! Read more: spkl.io/63321A7V0x

Climate change appears to shake the Alps. Researchers from @ethz.ch link the increase in tiny earthquakes to climate change-driven snow and glacier melt—a pattern that “may also occur in other glaciated areas worldwide,” they say. Read more: spkl.io/63328AfbKM

Elsevier has completed its acquisition of Mytonomy. This combined offering creates a true end‑to‑end continuum – from clinician decision support to personalized patient education. Read more: spkl.io/63324AAAm6

What makes research more trustworthy? Elsevier’s Researcher of the Future report shows that researchers increasingly value transparent methods, accessible data, and visible integrity signals. Read the article: spkl.io/63322AAjEY

Purposeful work, continuous growth, and colleagues who care are at the heart of the Elsevier Experience. HR Grapevine takes a closer look: spkl.io/63328AAV8O

Glass frogs have puzzled scientists for over 100 years with their superpower: invisibility. Now, powerful lasers are helping map the tissues behind their disappearing act — from hiding blood in the liver to how fat is distributed in the body. More: spkl.io/63326AAJFA

This Earth Day, imagine a global power grid supplying carbon-free energy everywhere. The “Earth Grid” concept highlights how renewables, advanced ICT, and AI could support a carbon-neutral future. Read more in our Earth Day Special Edition: spkl.io/63320A40Rr

Older adults living in 20-minute neighborhoods had brain structure patterns associated with healthy aging and showed greater resilience to cognitive impairment. Read the study: spkl.io/63328ANAHo #ResearcherVoices @univmiami.bsky.social

What shapes research excellence? Our latest report shows that excellence is intentionally built, through purposeful leadership, trust-based cultures, collaboration, and protected time and resources. Explore the report: spkl.io/63321A2Yrv

Research confidence still depends on trusted integrity signals. As AI becomes more visible across the research lifecycle, researchers are looking more closely than ever at rigorous methods, independent review, transparency and correction. Read more: spkl.io/63325AIJNR

Public confidence in science will shape how we address global challenges. The Beyond 2030 report highlights a gap between innovation and public understanding, and that trust must be built through engagement and transparency. Read more: spkl.io/63328AIJNK

AI use in research is rising, but confidence isn’t keeping pace. Researchers want clear trust markers like citations, up-to-date scholarly sources, and expert review to support responsible use. Read more: spkl.io/63327AIJNJ

Our last paper on #plastics in #riverbanks is out in @elsevierconnect.bsky.social We found that riverbanks showed higher MA density than other compartments, with river embankments causing one-way #macroplastic transport from banks to river. Here the link: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Academia and industry need each other to deliver R&D impact. Practical rules: align goals and timelines, be transparent from day one, identify decision-makers early, and use public funding as a bridge to build trust. More: spkl.io/63324AIJ2A

Sustainability impact takes more than strong science. Elsevier’s Beyond 2030 report shows progress scales when research is paired with implementation capacity, policy alignment and viable models. Collaboration is the bridge. Read: spkl.io/63320AIJ5o

Alzheimer’s isn’t just about waste buildup in the brain. New research suggests that an agitated brain immune system may also drive damage. With the help of AI, researchers identified a compound that soothes the immune frenzy in animals. Read the blog: spkl.io/63320Aa4dq

Four years after Year of the Zebra began at Elsevier, rare disease awareness has grown into a global movement. See how the campaign has evolved and how to get involved: spkl.io/63327AIJnN

Using AI-driven tools, researchers sifted through 1.6 million compounds and identified a small molecule that calmed brain inflammation and improved memory in mice with Alzheimer’s-like conditions. Read the #ResearcherVoices blog: spkl.io/63321Aa4d3#ResearcherVoices

Inclusion is part of how we work, every day. Proud to be ranked #1 Best Company for Diversity, as recognized by our colleagues. This reflects the people who make Elsevier what it is and the culture we build together. Thank you. 🏆 Award information: spkl.io/63322AxhHo

A compound responsible for the mind-bending effects of magic mushrooms, called psilocybin, cleared signs of chronic pain in mice. The VCU study points to a potential non-opioid, unconventional approach to pain relief. Read the #ResearcherVoices blog: spkl.io/63327Aa4jU#ResearcherVoices

What do publishers need to do about AI search? @elsevierconnect.bsky.social @wiley.com @bmj.com @apsphysics.bsky.social @academic.oup.com have joined our zero-click search study, which will provide insights and fast-track recommendations blog.growkudos.com/news/elsevie...

For chronic pain, long-lasting relief matters. At VCU, M. Imad Damaj is studying a psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms as a potential non-opioid treatment—raising new questions about how the brain processes pain. Read the #ResearcherVoices blog: spkl.io/63323Aa4Z9#ResearcherVoices

Elsevier launches Osmosis AI, a new medical study companion combining Osmosis videos, trusted Elsevier content, and responsible AI. Students get clear, fully cited answers linked to USMLE-aligned content, plus flashcards and exam-style questions. More: spkl.io/63322AaAUq

Denmark continues to rank among the global leaders in research. 🇩🇰 A new international report from Elsevier, developed with Innovation Fund Denmark, highlights high-quality research, strong international collaboration, and close links to industry. Read: spkl.io/63326Avj08

ClinicalKey AI is expanding with full-text knowledge base and upgrades to support confident clinical decisions. Now includes journals and medical society content: 1,000+ full-text journals updated every 24 hours, plus paragraph-level traceability. More: spkl.io/63323AQoK3

New in Elsevier’s Current Biology: first documented tool use in cattle. 🐄 Veronika, a Swiss Brown cow in Austria, used a deck brush flexibly, switching ends for different body regions.

Check out the latest episode of Elsevier’s Not Alone: Leaders in Conversation podcast. 🎧 In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Tony Chan shares rare, unfiltered reflections on leading universities across cultures and political systems: spkl.io/63322AsH66

AI is now embedded in researchers’ daily routines. Use is rising, led by literature search and review. What researchers want next: trustworthy tools with clear citations and current, peer-reviewed sources More: spkl.io/63328ASQpj

Introducing HESI’s Personalized Learning Plan: an AI-powered, first-of-its-kind personalized remediation tool built on Elsevier’s trusted content. Tailored support for students and real-time insights for faculty. Details: spkl.io/63321AqwuR

LeapSpace goes live! Research-grade AI workspace built only on trusted science, with multi-model responsible AI, transparency and trust markers, and enterprise-grade privacy and security. Learn more: spkl.io/63321AUR9b

What if universities could turn local challenges into global change? A new model of #HigherEducation is emerging. Read more about the 4th Generation University approach: spkl.io/63327AUyf5#HigherEducation

Land-grant universities were built for the public good—and they still shape America’s future. Dr. Waded Cruzado (APLU) reflects on their origins in crisis, expanded access, and lasting impact from research to workforce. The new Not Alone: Leaders in Focus piece: spkl.io/63324Aouoa

Clinicians expect AI to reshape care by 2027. From routine support in diagnosis to more personalized and home-centered care, clinicians anticipate AI easing workloads and helping decisions, while stressing the need for transparency, training, and strong oversight. spkl.io/63329AWErS

AI can spot patterns, but people decide what’s fair and true. That’s why we combine smart technology with expert judgment, to keep research transparent and trustworthy. See how we’re helping to build confidence in science: spkl.io/63324Amu1E

Wishing you a year of discovery, progress, and possibilities. ✨ Here’s to advancing knowledge together in 2026.