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3-Mar-2026

New MOH–NUS Fellowship launched to strengthen everyday ethics in Singapore’s healthcare sector

National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Business Announcement

The inaugural Fellowship—awarded to NUH nurse Kwek Shi Qi—equips experienced healthcare professionals to translate ethical principles into everyday clinical decisions through rigorous study and real-world attachments

3-Mar-2026

Loneliness linked to fear of embarrassment: teen research

University of the Sunshine Coast
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A University of the Sunshine Coast study of young teenagers has identified a vicious cycle of loneliness linked to the fear of embarrassment or judgement by peers.

3-Mar-2026

Children’s development set back years by Covid lockdowns, study reveals

University of East Anglia
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research reveals that Covid lockdowns set children's development back by years. The study shows how the pandemic hampered children’s ability to regulate their behaviour, stay focused and adapt to new situations. The greatest impact was seen among pupils who were in reception year (ages four-five) when the first lockdowns began - a crucial stage when youngsters normally learn to socialise, follow routines and navigate the busy world of the classroom.

The team say that children may still be feeling the effects years later.

Journal: Child Development

3-Mar-2026

Pollen exposure linked to poorer exam results taken at the end of secondary school

BMJ Group
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Pollen exposure is linked to poorer exam results taken at the end of secondary (high) school (matriculation), with the effects especially noticeable in subjects involving maths, including physics and chemistry, finds research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

Journal: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health

3-Mar-2026

Ultraprocessed food consumption and behavioral outcomes in Canadian children

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: In this cohort study of preschoolers in Canada, higher ultraprocessed foods (UPF) intake was associated with adverse behavioral and emotional symptoms by age 5. These findings suggest that replacing UPF with minimally processed foods (MPF) during the preschool years may support healthier behavioral development, with potential benefits for long-term mental health. These findings also support ongoing policy actions that promote MPF and underscore the need for early-life dietary interventions.

Journal: JAMA Network Open

3-Mar-2026

3.67 million year old fossil, Little Foot, gets a virtual facelift

University of the Witwatersrand
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new digital reconstruction of the face of the 3.67‑million‑year‑old Australopithecus fossil, Little Foot, provides new insight into the evolution of the human face.

The new findings, published in Comptes Rendus Palevol, offer fresh insight into the diversity of the fossil hominin (i.e., extant human and their ancestors and relatives) face across Africa 4-3 million years ago.

Journal: Comptes Rendus Palevol

3-Mar-2026

Sylvia Hurtado voted AERA President-Elect; key members elected to AERA Council

American Educational Research Association
Business Announcement

Sylvia Hurtado, Distinguished Professor in the School of Educational and Information Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been voted president-elect of the American Educational Research Association (AERA).