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Policy & Ethics

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 19-Jun-2026 17:15 ET (19-Jun-2026 21:15 GMT/UTC)

3-Mar-2026

Strong alcohol policy could reduce cancer in Canada

University of Victoria
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research published in Lancet Public Health set out to see how different alcohol policy scenarios could potentially reduce the number of alcohol-related cancers in Canada.

Journal: The Lancet Public Health
Funder: Canadian Institutes of Health Research

3-Mar-2026

Recycling jumps when garbage collection drops, new Concordia research shows

Concordia University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Concordia University research finds that less frequent garbage collection, combined with weekly food waste pickup and free yard waste collection, is linked to higher household recycling rates. Analyzing data from 297 districts in England and Wales, the study suggests simple policy shifts can significantly boost recycling while reducing waste collection pressure.

Journal: Waste Management

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

Digital Science partners with HERSA to build security, integrity and trust in UK research

Digital Science
Business Announcement

Digital Science and HERSA are partnering to boost research security and integrity for UK universities, and to build trust in science.

3-Mar-2026

Fans value ethics over innovation at AI hologram concerts, new USF study finds

University of South Florida
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Hologram AI concert experiences may look futuristic, with their computer-generated 3D illusions of dead artists performing on stage. But research from the University of South Florida shows their success depends on something very human: ethics, trust and emotional connection.

Journal: International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management

3-Mar-2026

ROE brings evidence-based narratives of China’s education to a global audience

ECNU Review of Education
Business Announcement

ECNU Review of Education (ROE), an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal established by East China Normal University, has become an influential platform for communicating China’s education reforms and scholarly contributions to the world.

2-Mar-2026

Study identifies three diverging global AI pathways shaping the future of technology and governance

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new international study finds that artificial intelligence development is increasingly splitting into three distinct global systems led by the United States, China, and the European Union, each shaped by different policy priorities, innovation models, and governance philosophies. The research suggests that this divergence may permanently reshape the technological landscape and complicate global cooperation on AI safety, standards, and innovation.