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.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Elsevier! We’re grateful for the global research and healthcare communities we serve. Thank you for your trust and collaboration this year. May your holidays be joyful and the year ahead filled with new discoveries.

Why people still matter in a digital world. AI can flag anomalies, but only people can decide what’s fair and true. That’s why we pair cutting-edge tools with expert judgment to keep science transparent and trustworthy. Discover how we’re building trust in research.

Agentic AI can accelerate research—if we use it responsibly. Watch for the key questions to ask when evaluating tools like Scopus AI Deep Research. Get the guide: spkl.io/63322Agxa0

Better care starts when every patient is seen and understood. With clinicians, educators and students, we’re embedding inclusion in content, tools and research—using responsible innovation to reduce bias. See how: spkl.io/63323AgtzS

We are ranked #1 globally for Best Company Culture 2025, and it’s all thanks to our employees!🎉 Together, let's continue to build a great place to work. Award info: spkl.io/63321AiRJB Elsevier careers: spkl.io/63322AiRJ8

We are pleased to share that our CEO, Kumsal Bayazit, has been ranked the #2 Best CEO in 2025! 🌟 Join us to congratulate Kumsal on this well-deserved recognition. Award info: spkl.io/63325AiRyf Join us at Elsevier: spkl.io/63326AiRyA

Agentic AI for research, explained. 👇

Trusted science starts with how we communicate it. 5 takeaways from our webinar with Sense about Science: context, transparency, peer review ≠ "truth", avoid hype, know your audience. Read the summary: spkl.io/63329Agxjx

Nurses turn knowledge into care. We support them with trusted, evidence-based content and practical tools that connect learning to practice—so decisions at the point of care are confident and timely. Learn more: spkl.io/63322AgVig

Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (#IDPD). We’re sharing a free to access collection of recent research and insights on disability rights, well-being and inclusion. Explore: spkl.io/63329AgrJh

Agentic AI in academia can move work from prompt to progress. This new guide explains what agentic AI is, how it differs from generative and extractive AI, and practical ways it can support research, libraries, and teaching with responsible oversight. Full guide: spkl.io/63322AgE4Q

A six-year-old had a painful limp. Routine tests looked normal. Entering the full case into ClinicalKey AI surfaced tuberculosis; PET and a blood test confirmed. Used well, tools like this support judgement and give time back to care. Story: spkl.io/63320A588j

More pressure. Less time. Uncertain funding. Elsevier’s global Researcher of the Future report finds that, despite mounting challenges, researchers remain uncompromising about research integrity and quality. Discover what’s shaping the future of research: spkl.io/63323AeIMR

🎓 AI is reshaping how we learn and work. Prof Tan Eng Chye (NUS) on personalization, educators at the center, human + AI teamwork, and lifelong learning. Read Not Alone: Leaders in Focus: spkl.io/63321AeuIZ

Researchers are embracing AI, but support and governance lag. Use is 58% (up from 37%); 71% rely on generic tools like ChatGPT; ~25% report strong governance; <20% have adequate training. More in Elsevier’s Researcher of the Future report: spkl.io/63325Ad9Gf

Introducing LeapSpace: an AI-assisted workspace for research. Built for speed, collaboration and discovery in one secure, trusted environment. Trust Cards provide context and transparency for each result. Learn more: spkl.io/63321AdzAH

What if AI could help bring the human touch back to healthcare? Clinicians spend too much time on screens and not enough with patients. AI is starting to reduce that load and give time back for care. Read more: spkl.io/63324AdJpE

Bridging theory and practice is vital for future clinicians and nurses. See how we can prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals: spkl.io/63329AjAES

This World Diabetes Day, we’re reminded that living with diabetes is a lifelong journey that requires consistent support, from early life through older adulthood. At Elsevier, we support clinicians and patients with trusted resources: spkl.io/63328AjP10

With COP30 underway in Belém 🇧🇷, better decisions start with evidence that moves from field to policy. Latin America’s biodiversity research, grounded in collaboration across borders, informs national strategies and international agreements: spkl.io/63325AjOAf

In a German cave, researchers captured brown rats leaping to snatch bats mid-flight for the first time on record. The study appears in Global Ecology and Conservation, published by Elsevier.

COP30 is underway in Belém, Brazil 🇧🇷, bringing global leaders together to address the climate crisis. Elsevier has curated free research on renewable energy, carbon-neutral agriculture, and hydrogen infrastructure via the RELX SDG Resource Centre: spkl.io/63323AbvuP

Green chemistry turns ideas into impact. Syensqo pairs biotech + green chemistry; Henkel uses a hazard-first “traffic light” system; Green Rose uses AI to predict polymer solubility (90–94%). Watch the full Green Chemistry for a Sustainable Future webinar: spkl.io/63324AbGUp

Latin America’s biodiversity researchers are turning local knowledge into global action. New Elsevier analysis: biodiversity studies are cited in policy 3× more than other fields. Read why the world is watching, and what we can learn: spkl.io/63324AbGQe

Local challenges. Global breakthroughs. From Kenya to Australia to China, researchers are transforming community insights into discoveries that benefit the world, supported by open-access journals that champion diverse perspectives. Read their stories. 👇