To address the global environmental and climate crisis and advance the UN SDGs, it is essential to fully leverage Earth observations (EO) through the integration of atmospheric, hydrological, cryospheric, lithospheric, ecological, and socio-economic data. Based on discussions from the 2023 “Towards Global Earth Observatory” workshop, this paper highlights the fragmented nature of current EO and data repositories and emphasizes the need for a more coordinated global Ground-Based Earth Observatory (GGBEO). We summarize the status of key in-situ and ground-based remote sensing systems and outline the actions required to build an integrated GGBEO with interoperable data repositories, unified observation networks, and sustainable long-term support.

In a newly published review, Professor Xiao-Jun Huang's team at Peking University People's Hospital explore how haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (haplo-HSCT), once limited by severe immune complications, has transformed into a routine treatment and a unique platform for studying the restoration of immune homeostasis.

A new study published in Chinese Neurosurgical Journal by researchers in Nepal and Turkey reveals how social media has become a powerful force reshaping neurosurgical practice worldwide. Platforms like Neurosurgery Cocktail now facilitate real-time case consultation, global mentorship, academic collaboration, and rapid knowledge exchange. The findings highlight both the transformative potential and the challenges of digital engagement in modern neurosurgery.