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Policy & Ethics

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 27-Nov-2025 09:11 ET (27-Nov-2025 14:11 GMT/UTC)

20-Nov-2025

Researchers warn of the need for Brazil to turn promises into practical actions at COP30

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In an article published in a scientific journal, the group emphasizes that Brazil must align its domestic policies with international commitments.The scientists emphasize the need to “reverse anti-environmental policies, enforce laws to combat deforestation, and strengthen sustainable development actors to turn promises into concrete actions through legislative reforms, the restoration of environmental licensing, and the protection of indigenous peoples’ rights

Journal: International Environmental Agreements Politics Law and Economics
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

20-Nov-2025

Hebrew University among world leaders in public policy, communication, law, and mathematics in Shanghai ranking

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Grant and Award Announcement

Shanghai Ranking by Research Fields for 2025: The Hebrew University ranks among the world’s top 50 in four fields, including Public Administration, which jumped dozens of places to reach 23rd worldwide—higher than Harvard.

19-Nov-2025

Teens who play video games with gambling-like elements more likely to start real betting, study suggests

Taylor & Francis Group
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Young people who play video games with “gambling-like” elements – such as buying loot boxes or in-game items – are more likely to go on to gamble with real money.

Journal: International Gambling Studies
Funder: Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (Research Foundation – Flanders)

19-Nov-2025

UC Riverside professor named 2025 Hastings Center Fellow

University of California - Riverside
Grant and Award Announcement

Brandon Brown, a professor of social medicine, population, and public health in the UCR School of Medicine, has been elected a 2025 Fellow of The Hastings Center.

19-Nov-2025

Women authors underrepresented among retracted medical papers

PLOS
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Women are underrepresented among authors of retracted publications, particularly in cases involving multiple retractions, according to a new study published November 19, 2025 in the open-access journal PLOS One by Paul Sebo of the University of Geneva, Switzerland.

Journal: PLOS One

19-Nov-2025

Research reveals gaps in tracking opioid use among older adults in Medicare post-acute care

Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new research letter published in JAMA Health Forum highlights major gaps in how opioid use is tracked among older adults receiving post-acute care under Medicare. Researchers found that Medicare Part D claims significantly underreport opioid dispensing for patients admitted to skilled nursing facilities after hospitalization — a shortcoming that may hinder effective pain management, patient safety monitoring, and health policy decisions.

Journal: JAMA Health Forum
Funder: National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Aging

19-Nov-2025

AI innovation missing the mark for local communities

University of Warwick
Reports and Proceedings

A new report from University of Warwick finds communities across the UK feel left out of the benefits of public sector artificial intelligence – calling for more public participation in AI policy.

Funder: Bridging Divides in Responsible AI (BRAID) - AHRC