At its heart, Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) is about translating scientific knowledge into action that saves lives. It focuses on a set of simple, evidence-based clinical interventions (such as monitoring vital signs, providing oxygen therapy, administering intravenous fluids, and managing the airway) that can be delivered in any hospital in the world. These measures are low cost but life-saving, and form the foundation of care for critically ill patients.

While research security is nothing new – there have always been attempts by malign actors to gain illicit access to sensitive research – the growing importance of safeguarding research at universities and other research institutions is nevertheless a new experience for many researchers. Postsecondary institutions have an important role to play in helping researchers safeguard their work, whether it’s building awareness of new research security requirements or supporting researchers with the implementation of their risk mitigation plans.

Science, once a universal bridge, now faces fracture under geopolitical strain. From Fritz Haber’s wartime bargain to today’s export controls, knowledge has become a strategic asset. The article argues for scientific citizenship and proposes a “scientific passport” to safeguard collaboration, urging scientists to act as peace-builders amid rising global tensions.

Hidden hunger, a micronutrient deficiency, is a global health crisis affecting more than 3 billion people, primarily in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Biofortification provides a sustainable and cost-effective solution by enhancing the nutrient content of staple crops during growth, rather than adding nutrients after harvest. As climate change reshapes global agriculture and fertile land becomes scarcer, the need for resilient, nutrient-rich crops grows increasingly urgent.

Quantum computing is quickly moving from theory to reality, with the power to transform fields like medicine, finance, and national security. The development of quantum technologies has therefore become a geopolitical priority. Breakthroughs in quantum technologies could lead to significant economic and military advantages, fueling a race among individual governments and institutions to achieve these results first. As its capabilities grow, the world must work together to ensure its benefits are shared fairly and responsibly.