"We are incredibly inspired by the work our friends at Kiss the Ground have been doing and are in awe of their ability to inspire millions of people across the country to participate in the regenerative movement," says Elizabeth Preis, Global Chief Marketing Officer of Anthropologie Group. "We're thrilled to kick off Earth Month by announcing this partnership, amplifying the essential work they are doing to protect our planet and combat climate change, and to motivate engagement across our community to do the same."

These events are linked to specific weather patterns. The atmosphere is like a network of interconnected pathways that determine how weather systems move and interact across the globe. In the Northern Hemisphere, there are three such major teleconnection patterns that affect winter conditions: the Pacific North American pattern (PNA), the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), and the North American winter dipole (NAWD). However, the understanding of how these patterns change over time and their connection to climate change remains limited.

To better understand this phenomenon, a group of scientists led by Professor of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering Jin-Ho Yoon and including Ph.D. student Jueun Lee from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology recently conducted a study to examine the reasons behind changes in these patterns. Their findings have been published in npj Climate and Atmospheric Science on 7 March 2024.

Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the new study revolves around brain cells called neurons that "fire" -- or bring about swings in the balance of their positive and negative charges -- to transmit electrical signals that encode memories. Large groups of neurons in a brain region called the hippocampus fire together in rhythmic cycles, creating sequences of signals within milliseconds of each other that can encode complex information.

Called "sharp wave-ripples," these "shouts" to the rest of the brain represent the near-simultaneous firing of 15 percent of hippocampal neurons, and are named for the shape they take when their activity is captured by electrodes and recorded on a graph.  

While past studies had linked ripples with memory formation during sleep, the new study, published online in the journal Science on March 28, found that daytime events followed immediately by five to 20 sharp wave-ripples are replayed more during sleep and so consolidated into permanent memories. Events followed by very few or no sharp wave-ripples failed to form lasting memories.

However, considerable advancements, such as in battery energy density and charging capabilities, distributed electric propulsion systems, composite materials, and mass aircraft manufacture, are still required to make widespread deployment a reality. There are also many challenges not related to the technical feasibility of making an eVTOL fly, which will also need to be addressed, including certification of aircraft and parts, regulation of operations, public acceptance, and the development of ground infrastructure. IDTechEx's new report "Air Taxis: Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) Aircraft 2024-2044: Technologies, Players" is intended to help companies understand the exciting emerging urban air mobility (UAM) market. 

Many of the world's largest aerospace and automotive companies are ramping up their interest in eVTOL aircraft, recognizing it as a potentially disruptive new transport mode. The major aerospace suppliers, RTX Corporation, GE, SAFRAN, and Honeywell, are all investing in eVTOL-related technologies, including electric and hybrid-electric powertrain components, systems for autonomous flight, and advanced air traffic management systems. Furthermore, composite material manufacturers like Toray and Hexcel have been working with OEMs on the advanced lightweight materials required for several facets of eVTOL design. The automotive industry is also taking an interest, with Toyota, Hyundai, Stellantis, XPeng, Suzuki, and Honda all funding, collaborating on, or conducting their own eVTOL projects.

"The M Factor" features renowned doctors like Dr. Sharon Malone, M.D. FACOG, NCMP, and Neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Mosconi, leading advocates for women's health addressing timeless questions that have long plagued women, helping to enhance their quality of life. Women of all walks of life open up about the physical and mental anguish they live with every day. Doctors and policymakers speak out on the changes that need to be made, especially in the workplace where roughly 44% of women are over the age of 45. The film also sheds light on disparities faced by Black and Brown women as they assess their treatment options. 

Menopause represents a significant transition in women's lives that can have long-term consequences from cardiovascular disease and bone loss to dementia.  Despite its impact, the healthcare system inadequately prepares physicians to address menopause and its symptoms. That needs to change, and this is the beginning.

Last spring, Exos released the evidence-based Readiness Culture Code as a tool to help coach their employees to think differently about how they approach work. Accompanying this was the announcement of a four-day workweek pilot, which was complimented by the implementation of intentional scheduling, meeting auditing, daily microbreaks, and other tactics aimed at maintaining business effectiveness while adding recovery and flexibility into each employee's day.

The pilot results showcase how Exos' data-informed methodology and approach could be a solution for other employers looking to reform their workplace, reverse the exhaustion modern employees are facing, and retain top talent. Key learnings from the study include:

The emergence of a wide field of competing feedstocks from different sources raises the question of which feedstock comes to dominate the field of plant-based leather and whether the feedstock would support the scale-up of the production of that plant-based leather. The question of whether these are mere eye-catching gimmicks or if these materials can be a serious competitor to the very well-established incumbent leather materials market must be answered.

Answers to this question with an extensive breakdown and analysis of commercial plant-based leathers, market players, and outlook alongside other competing alternative leather materials are available in IDTechEx's market report, 'Emerging Alternative Leathers 2024-2034: Technologies, Trends, Players'.

The North American Net Zero Carbon Pathway directly supports Grosvenor's ambition to reduce carbon emissions in line with limiting global warming to 1.5°C, building on and accelerating the organization's progress in curbing its carbon footprint across its global business activities.

In North America, the company has been actively working to reduce its environmental impact and has publicly reported its consumption and carbon emission reduction numbers for over a decade.

Grosvenor signed the World Green Building Council's (WGBC) Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment in 2019 and has been reporting to the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), an independent group that tracks ESG progress across 2,200 companies, for three years. In 2023, Grosvenor maintained a strong 4 Green Star rating for its Development portfolio with a score of 91 placing it 12 points above its benchmark average. The Investment portfolio scored 77, a 12-point increase since the firm's initial submission to GRESB in 2021.

Amidst the tranquil landscape of The Art of Living International Centre in Bengaluru, lies Radha Kunj Lake, also known as Udipalya Kere, once faced with severe pollution issues, endangering aquatic life, and posing health risks to the surrounding ecosystem. To combat this challenge, a multi-faceted approach incorporating nature-based solutions was implemented in April 2023 by The Art of Living. Boulder checks were strategically installed along the stream to filter pollutants and facilitate natural filtration processes. Additionally, native vegetation and hyperaccumulator plants were reintroduced to absorb contaminants and restore ecological balance.

Microbial remediation techniques, such as bioremediation and phycoremediation, played a crucial role in detoxifying the water. Bio-bridges constructed with indigenous materials provided habitats for microbial communities, while diatomaceous algae were introduced to enhance the lake's natural cleansing abilities. Furthermore, aeration through fountain systems injected oxygen into the water, revitalising the aquatic habitat and promoting biodiversity.

Over 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from diabetes, and nearly 98 million have pre-diabetes. These striking numbers directly correlate with unhealthy lifestyles and medications that mostly slow disease progression rather than reversing it. This new data suggests a viable, nutrition-led intervention that enhances the effectiveness of the standard of care, allowing the possibility of diabetes regression to be within reach.

The research involved 100 Type 2 Diabetes patients with a BMI greater than 27 and HbA1C levels above 6.5%, who were either on standard care or treated with Metformin. This randomized, controlled, assessor-blinded trial introduces a new paradigm in diabetes management, focusing on "glycemic management,'' a new metric used to measure efficacy by medication reduction.

In response to the pressing need of effective treatments for these metabolic disorders, researchers led by Prof. Jin Hee Ahn from Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) meticulously developed compound 11c, a novel peripheral 5HT2A antagonist. This research was made available online on January 20, 2024, and was published in Nature Communications, highlighting a significant therapeutic breakthrough. The compound showcased a promising profile and demonstrated efficacy in preclinical models, positioning it at the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in the field.

11c exhibits promising attributes, including robust biological activity and a favorable safety profile. Dr. Haushabhau Shivaji Pagire, first author and senior researcher at the Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory at GIST, emphasizes, "Our meticulous analyses have revealed a significant reduction in inflammatory and fibrosis markers, attesting to the potent anti-inflammatory and fibrotic effect of the compound. This action, targeting both inflammation and fibrosis, is a promising step forward in treating MASH."