JMIR Publications invites submissions to a new theme issue titled “Social and Cultural Drivers of Health in Aging Populations” in its premier open access journal JMIR Aging.

Energy remains a significant factor in industrial production processes. High levels of energy consumption make production more expensive and exacerbate the climate crisis. A new type of robot technology that needs 90% less electricity than conventional systems is currently being developed in Saarland. The technology uses lightweight, shape memory materials to construct novel, non-pneumatic, industrial gripper systems that function without the need for additional sensors. The research team led by Professors Stefan Seelecke and Paul Motzki from Saarland University will be showcasing the technology at this year’s Hannover Messe. Hannover Messe, 31 March to 4 April, Hall 2, Saarland stand B10.

An analysis conducted by combining satellite images with an artificial intelligence system shows that Ukraine lost 808 square kilometres of forests in 2022, and 772 square kilometres in 2023, causing immeasurable damage to biodiversity and ecosystem processes

A voluntary pledge made by UK shooting organisations in 2020 to replace lead shot with non-toxic alternatives by 2025 has failed, analysis by Cambridge researchers finds.