Stronger cybersecurity policies ban TikTok on government devices
A UK Parliament TikTok account has brought up the discussion of heavier cybersecurity policies, given the possibility of data being passed to the Chinese state.
The cavalry isn’t coming: health and social care reform will come from within
In order to deliver true health and social care reform, we need to remove silos and develop an at-home care strategy.
Western diets high in fat and sugar cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Link established between western diets high in fat and sugar and the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, the leading cause of chronic liver disease.
Can apes explain the human desire for mind altering experiences?
Could online videos depicting great apes deliberately dizzy from spinning themselves explain the role of mind altering experiences for the human mind?
The importance of water in agriculture
Peter Stevenson, Chief Policy Advisor at Compassion in World Farming, examines the importance of water in agriculture.
First steps towards patient safety and reduced costs in operating theatres and hospitals
Chris Norman, the VP of Healthcare at Elcom highlights some of the issues hospitals and operating theatres are having with increasing patient safety and cutting costs.
‘An affront to democracy’: Pro-hunting backbenchers could kill Trophy Hunting Bill
A pair of backbench MPs could derail the Trophy Hunting Bill coming to the Commons this Friday despite being backed by 9 out of 10 voters.
To solve the energy crisis, we must first focus on curbing our energy waste
The energy crisis is now affecting millions of people, and we can't afford to lose more – how could digitisation help reduce our energy waste?
Hold businesses accountable for protecting and restoring nature
Jenni Black, Nature Transformation Lead at the World Benchmarking Alliance, argues that we must hold businesses accountable for protecting and restoring nature.
WHO labels avian influenza as “worrying”, with the possibility of a pandemic
The avian influenza virus is currently having a large strain outbreak called H5N1, which researchers confirm can infect various species.
Feelings of loneliness in older adults is in decline, says poll
It is three years since the COVID-19 lockdown was announced, and only now have feelings of loneliness in older adults started to decline.
G-Cloud public and private sector collaboration challenges
Mike Braithwaite, Managing Director at MDB, walks us through bridging the UK innovation gap, focussing on G-Cloud & the challenges around public and private sector collaboration.
The importance of a good night’s sleep for your response to vaccination
The benefits of a good night's sleep on mental health is well-known, but now researchers have discovered it has an impact on response to vaccination too.
Will the Willow Project be approved and what consequences might we see?
U.S. President Joe Biden and his administration have advanced on a decision that could allegedly damage our climate beyond repair, but what is the Willow Project and how will it change the world around us?
Violation of rights: Cuba’s political prisoners total 1,066
Cuba's political prisoners total 1,066, with 11 new cases in February, highlighting the systematic violation of rights in all cases of political imprisonment in Cuba.
How did ‘virtual visits’ to the doctor help depression care in the US?
The ‘virtual visits’ which transpired following the shift to telemedicine during COVID-19 restrictions improved depression care in quality and in quantity.
Mobile Device Management: How to implement an effective MDM strategy
Developing a sound Mobile Device Management system is essential to minimise security risk and enhance digital mobility.
How will the UK Cyber Essentials Scheme change in April 2023?
Cybersecurity has been subject to a wave of change over the last decade and is reflected in the UK Cyber Essentials Scheme.
Public sector organisations shouldn’t rely on mobile-based authentication
It is crucial that effective measures are put in place to counter the strength of modern cyber threats, not just relying on mobile-based authentication.
Studying the organosulfur content in vegetables
The health benefits of sulfur-rich vegetables is well-known, but can we quantify the organosulfur content in vegetables?