“Sport is a cornerstone of Australian life, but summers can be a problem,” says Federico Tartarini and Ollie Jay of @sydney.edu.au. A free web tool can help recreational athletes assess and forecast their heat risk by weather and sport. spkl.io/633277pamB #ResearcherVoices

What if sawdust could help forests go further? In Sri Lanka, researchers are turning sawdust into durable wood-like panels to extract more value from every tree already harvested. What we call waste might be the foundation of something new. Read more: spkl.io/633207puiI

Elsevier's guidance helps reviewers use AI tools with confidence. This article summarizes what it means for you as a reviewer: spkl.io/633227RvIo. 🧠Don't forget to take the short quiz at the end to check how well you know the policy!

Using AI in peer review with confidence

AI tools are increasingly part of how research gets done, including in peer review.

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Are ultra-processed foods addictive? A new review that examined over two decades of research suggests foods high in sugar and fat can trigger biological and behavioral changes that resemble addiction. Read the #ResearcherVoices blog: spkl.io/633287rr6O

We’re continuing to invest in a better peer review experience, exploring how AI and technology can make the process more efficient while keeping reviewers and their judgment at the center. Learn more: spkl.io/633247rrdM

Elsevier LeapSpace™ is setting a new standard for research-grade AI. The workspace now draws on 23M+ full-text peer-reviewed articles and books, covering 56% of recent global research citations, plus 2.6B cited references from Scopus. Learn more: spkl.io/633247rpvm

Peer review works best when feedback helps authors move forward. For Peer Review Week, Julio Torales and Bang Nguyen-Viet share what they’ve learned from being both reviewers and authors. Learn more: spkl.io/633297Rvaz #PeerReviewWeek2026

Elsevier’s GenAI policies for journals help researchers use AI tools with confidence. This article summarizes what it means for you as an author ➡️ spkl.io/633277POhV

Updated generative AI policies for journals: supporting responsible use while protecting trust

Elsevier’s updated journal policies are designed to help researchers use AI tools with confidence

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The University of Virginia is expanding research resources with LeapSpace™, Elsevier’s research-grade AI workspace. Read more: spkl.io/633237JrES

Sherpath AI has won Best AI-Powered Tutoring Solution at the 2026 CODiE Awards! Built on trusted, evidence-based content, it helps nursing students ask questions in natural language and receive answers with source citations. Learn more: spkl.io/633227yqUe

LeapSpace™ has won Best Generative AI Solution at the 2026 CODiE Awards. Built for research workflows, it combines responsible AI with trusted scientific content, traceable citations, Trust Cards, Claim Radar and Writing Coach. Learn more: spkl.io/633237yWX7

The new peer review experience in Editorial Manager brings reviewer feedback and author responses together in one view. No more scattered documents, no more shifting line numbers. Here's what reviewers and editors are saying. 👇

Peer review just got easier to navigate. Here’s what users think

An enhanced peer review experience in Editorial Manager brings reviewer comments and author responses together in one place...

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🎓 Higher education remains one of the strongest drivers of opportunity, but too many students still face barriers to access. Marc B. Parlange on why affordability, support, and student outcomes must sit at the heart of university success: spkl.io/633207Dmcu

Our updated generative AI policies provide practical guidance on how AI can be used to support manuscript preparation while maintaining the standards that underpin trust in scholarly communication. Read more: spkl.io/633207DcAq

“Transit stops shouldn’t become points of vulnerability during war,” says Andrii Galkin @uantwerpen.be. The “passafeguard” framework helps cities connect public transport to nearby shelters, so passengers can reach protection shelters in time. Read: spkl.io/6332778m6V

In Clinician of the Future 2026: Nurses Edition, nurses say confidence in AI grows when tools are easy to use, comprehensive, transparent with citations, safe, and built on quality sources. Read what’s needed to build trust in AI: spkl.io/63322A7AAp

Trust in data starts with clarity. In this Q&A, Patrick Crisfulla, VP of Pure and Interfolio, explains how Elsevier’s SaaS solutions protect customer data, support privacy, and apply strict security controls: spkl.io/63328AAjEg

Maintaining Trust in SaaS Data Privacy at Elsevier

Elsevier’s Patrick Crisfulla explains how Elsevier's SaaS solutions protect customer data, ensure privacy, and meet global security standards.

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Chemistry can help shape a more sustainable future, if more people can understand and act on it. Anna Zhenova of Green Rose Chemistry reflects on communication, circularity, data, and AI in the sustainability transition: spkl.io/63321AAjEc

Speaking the language of chemistry

Anna Zhenova of Green Rose Chemistry shares how chemistry can help create a more sustainable future for all of us.

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Nurses are optimistic about how AI can support clinicians. More nurses than doctors say clinicians using AI will deliver better care in the next 5 to 10 years, and 80% say AI will not replace clinicians but will become a critical assistant. Explore the findings: spkl.io/63320A7A4M

Rare disease research has shown what is possible. The challenge now is scale. This piece explores what it will take to turn one-off breakthroughs into systems that can support more patients across more conditions: spkl.io/63324AAjEj

Beyond the miracle cure: scaling rare disease research into a system

An advocate for rare-disease patients considers what it will take to turn one-off successes into platforms that treat multiple diseases.

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A “happy” school, where students feel safe, respected, and supported, may literally shape a child’s brain. Brain scans of 400 children link supportive school climate to better grades, mental health, and signs of brain development. @elseviersej.bsky.social Read more: spkl.io/63326AC1no

Clinician of the Future 2026: Nurses Edition shows AI use for work is lower among nurses than doctors, and fewer nurses use clinical-specific AI tools frequently. Nurses need better access to trusted AI resources designed for their daily needs. Read the report: spkl.io/63321A7AIt

Jill Luber, Elsevier's CTO, Computer Weekly’s Downtime Upload podcast to discuss our approach to responsible AI, human oversight, and protecting the integrity of the scholarly record. Listen now: spkl.io/63323ACYNv

Forbes recently highlighted LeapSpace — Elsevier’s research-grade AI workspace built on trusted scientific content. Designed to help researchers uncover deeper insights, accelerate innovation and collaborate seamlessly – in one secure environment. Read the article: spkl.io/63323ACj7B

Nurses are clear about both the opportunities and the gaps in healthcare today. Clinician of the Future 2026: Nurses Edition explores what they are telling us about pressure on the profession, the role of AI, and the support needed to improve care. Read more: spkl.io/63325A7AZT

To mark International Nurses Day, we’re launching Clinician of the Future 2026: Nurses Edition – we asked nurses about their use of AI, how they see AI’s future in healthcare, and what’s needed to increase trust in new technologies. Find out what they told us here: spkl.io/63327ACEFX

What’s holding back agentic AI in R&D is not the technology. It’s trust. This piece explores why adoption depends on better data, clear validation, and systems people can understand and rely on: spkl.io/63329AAjE9

Agentic AI in R&D: Why Trust Is the Real Barrier

Agentic AI isn’t held back by tech—but by trust. Learn why validation, data quality, and human factors limit adoption in R&D.

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We’re delighted to share that ClinicalKey AI has received the MedTech Breakthrough Award for AI Innovation for the third consecutive year! Read more: spkl.io/63321A7V0x

Climate change appears to shake the Alps. Researchers from @ethz.ch link the increase in tiny earthquakes to climate change-driven snow and glacier melt—a pattern that “may also occur in other glaciated areas worldwide,” they say. Read more: spkl.io/63328AfbKM

Elsevier has completed its acquisition of Mytonomy. This combined offering creates a true end‑to‑end continuum – from clinician decision support to personalized patient education. Read more: spkl.io/63324AAAm6