New in Elsevier's Current Biology: the first documented tool use in cattle. Meet Veronika, a Swiss Brown cow in Austria. In controlled trials, she used a deck brush with clear purpose and flexibility, choosing different ends for different body regions and adjusting her movements to match the task. It’s a useful reminder that “livestock intelligence” is often shaped by what we expect to see, and by the environments animals are given to explore. What other behaviors might be underreported simply because we haven’t been looking for them?
Elsevier is collaborating with the German Society of Internal Medicine (DGIM) to provide more than 30,000 members with one year of access to ClinicalKey AI. Designed to deliver trusted, evidence-based answers at the point of care, ClinicalKey AI supports clinicians as care grows more complex. Learn more: http://spkl.io/6046AsCki
Check out the latest episode of Elsevier’s Not Alone: Leaders in Conversation podcast. 🎧 In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Tony Chan — mathematician, computer scientist, and the third President of KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) — shares rare, unfiltered reflections on leading universities across cultures and political systems. Hosted by Dr. Rafael Bras, this conversation dives into what it really takes to lead with purpose when higher education is under global pressure. Together, they explore: 🔹 Building a Western-style research university in Saudi Arabia 🔹 Leadership across cultures, geopolitics, and rapid national transformation 🔹 Academia’s relationship with government and political power 🔹 The future of U.S. research universities in a shifting global landscape 🔹 AI’s promise, limitations, and why thoughtful regulation matters With experience spanning UCLA, the National Science Foundation (NSF), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and KAUST, Dr. Chan brings a deeply global perspective on how universities can innovate without losing their “soul.” 👉 Listen now to hear his candid insights on courage, global leadership, and the long-term future of higher education: http://spkl.io/6043AsGhF Follow Not Alone: Leaders in Conversation on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode! 🚀 http://spkl.io/6044AsGh2
Advancing knowledge for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The RELX SDG Resource Centre’s 2025 Special Collections feature 900+ free research articles and book chapters. Browse the highlights. 👇
The world needs transformational ideas more than ever. LeapSpace™ is Elsevier’s research-grade AI workspace built on trusted science. It helps researchers uncover deeper insights, accelerate innovation and collaborate in one secure environment. LeapSpace reflects our commitment to support the research community to build on trusted knowledge and advance human progress. More: http://spkl.io/6043AsrSB
AI is now embedded in researchers’ daily routines. Use is rising as researchers manage information overload, find and summarize new studies, and conduct literature reviews. Further adoption depends on trust markers like automatic citations, up-to-date scholarly literature, high-quality peer-reviewed content, and regular human validation. More: http://spkl.io/6040ASQpp
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🔍 Are multiple versions of the truth shaping your company’s decision-making? In the rapidly evolving world of AI, companies often face conflicting data and interpretations. Forbes explores how AI is creating too many versions of the truth and what organizations can do about it. Laura Hassink of Elsevier highlights the AI trust gap, noting that while “84% of researchers use an AI tool, only 22% trust it.” Hassink said trust weakens when information is plentiful, but the basis for confidence is unclear. 👉 Dive into this insightful article to understand the challenges and opportunities of managing AI-driven insights in your business. Read more: https://bit.ly/4brQZv1
Youngsuk ‘YS’ Chi, Chairman of Elsevier, highlighted the benefits of the India-EU trade deal collaboration, stating, “I think the businesses will benefit by making sure that we collaborate on every front possible to move as much talent, as much goods, and even intellectual property to benefit both countries and the rest of the world.” The agreement will eliminate tariffs on 90% of European medical and surgical equipment and reduce tariffs on pharmaceuticals, potentially doubling EU exports to India by 2032.
Elsevier launches HESI’s Personalized Learning Plan to improve nursing students’ clinical readiness! Now available in North America, HESI’s PLP is the market’s first-of-its-kind AI-powered personalized remediation tool, built on Elsevier’s trusted content, giving nursing students and faculty a learning experience that adapts to their needs. It provides tailored, precise support for high-stakes assessments and entry into clinical practice, with AI-powered recommendations at the item level, microlearning flexibility, expanded and engaging content (including Osmosis.org from Elsevier tutorial videos, adaptive quizzing, case studies and eBooks with multilingual audio), and motivating progress tracking. Faculty are supported by instructor-driven customization and real-time analytics to enable informed intervention. Learn more: http://spkl.io/6047Aqwu3
