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5-Nov-2025

Can Israel feed itself? Economic model to rethink food self-sufficiency unveiled

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new Hebrew University study reveals that while Israel could technically sustain itself through local vegetative food production, the economic price would be staggering. The model shows that complete self-sufficiency would demand massive farming subsidies and major shifts in agricultural output, making it an impractical goal. Instead, the researchers argue, a balanced approach, combining agricultural innovation, diversified import sources, and strategic food storage, offers the most sustainable path to national food security.

Journal: Food Policy

5-Nov-2025

Are we ready for robot caregivers? The answer is a cautious “yes, if...”

Chiba University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Are we ready to live with caregiving robots? With Japan facing a projected shortage of 570,000 care workers by 2040, researchers at Chiba University surveyed older adults, families, caregivers, and developers about their acceptance of home-care robots. They found that openness to using robots influenced willingness among both users and developers, while other factors differed between the groups—revealing distinct perspectives and highlighting the need for collaboration and ethical awareness in developing home-care robots.

Journal: Computers in Human Behavior
Funder: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Pioneering), IAAR Next-Generation Research on Social Value Creation Research Support Program, Chiba University

5-Nov-2025

Data integration is the key to understanding Asia-pacific marine change

Advanced Institute for Marine Ecosystem Change (AIMEC), Tohoku University and JAMSTEC
Peer-Reviewed Publication

To protect the diverse marine ecosystems in the Asia-Pacific region, we need to understand the full picture via collaborative data integration efforts across institutes and different disciplines.

Journal: Frontiers in Marine Science

4-Nov-2025

MSU study: How can AI personas be used to detect human deception?

Michigan State University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A Michigan State University–led study explored whether artificial intelligence can detect human deception. Researchers found that while AI can interpret context, it often misjudges honesty and performs worse than humans. The findings suggest AI is not yet reliable for identifying lies, underscoring the complexity of human communication and trust.

Journal: Journal of Communication

4-Nov-2025

As millions lag in colon cancer screening, new studies point to strategies to boost uptake and follow-up

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A pair of new studies examines two aspects of the colon cancer screening process: the preferences of patients and physicians for all currently available colorectal cancer screening options, and the impact of a 2023 federal policy change that eliminated out of pocket costs for those who get an abnormal result on a home-based stool test and then need a colonoscopy.

Journal: Current Medical Research and Opinion
Funder: Exact Sciences Corporation

4-Nov-2025

NCCN celebrates expanding access to cancer treatment in Africa at 2025 AORTIC Meeting with new NCCN adaptations for Sub-Saharan Africa

National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Business Announcement

As part of the 2025 AORTIC Meeting, the African Cancer Coalition, American Cancer Society, and NCCN showcased the transition from harmonized clinical practice guidelines to the new International Adaptations of NCCN Guidelines for Sub-Saharan Africa, representing how much progress has been made in cancer care access across the region.

4-Nov-2025

Japanese public show major reservations to cell donation for human brain organoid research

Hiroshima University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New study argues standard forms of consent for cell donations would not be appropriate for this line of research

Journal: Frontiers in Genetics
Funder: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Research Institute of Science and Technology for Society, Uehiro Foundation on Ethics and Education