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The UK governments plan to tackle digital exclusion across the UK

The UK government has new plans to address the growing issue of digital exclusion, which affects millions of people and could slow economic growth if it isn't tracked effectively.

G20 in India: Prime Minister announces record climate aid pledge

The Prime Minister announced as the G20 in India, that The UK will contribute $2 billion to the Green Climate Fund.

Floating sea farms: A vision to feed the world

Harnessing the sun and the sea, both plentiful and cost-free, is at the core of innovative initiatives aiming to establish vertical sea farms that float on the ocean..

Transforming the public sector and harnessing the power of ChatGPT

The increasing use of ChatGPT and other AI-powered tools has generated significant excitement in the office - offering the potential to simplify daily tasks for employees.

Harnessing the power of lifestyle and depression prevention

Explore the pivotal link between lifestyle and depression prevention, as recent research uncovers the profound impact of intentional choices on mental well-being.

Telephone fundraising in the digital age: Mapping charities’ future

Despite the emergence of various new communication technologies like messaging and Zoom, telephone fundraising remains a crucial means of communication that is gradually being overlooked.

UK commits £3 Million in humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees

The United Kingdom has pledged £3,000,000 in new humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees, reinforcing its commitment to addressing the ongoing crisis.

A new milestone in reliably processing quantum computing information

Researchers at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo have achieved a significant breakthrough in controlling individual qubits composed of barium using laser light.

A sustainable future: Unlocking plastic recycling with table salt

Plastic recycling with table salt is poised to revolutionise the industry, offering a sustainable, cost-effective solution to enhance the recyclability of polyolefin polymers.

‘Brainless’ soft robot capable of navigating ever-changing environment

Building upon their previous achievements of creating a soft robot that could navigate simple mazes without human or computer guidance, researchers have developed a "brainless" soft robot capable of navigating through intricate and ever-changing environment.

Strengthening ties: UK and Singapore forge strategic partnership

UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has inked a strategic partnership with Singapore, helping the economy and reinforcing shared security objectives.

New bird flu outbreak is devastating UK seabird colonies

The UK's wild bird population faces a significant threat as the bird flu outbreak leads to worries about breeding populations and the discovery of numerous deceased birds on coastal shores.

Nearest black holes to Earth found in Hyades star cluster

A study recently published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society hints at a significant discovery—black holes may be lurking in the Hyades star cluster, our closest open cluster to the solar system.

Italian mountain forests face irreversible climate change transformation

As the current climate crisis continues to grow, Italian mountain forests and their fragile ecosystems could undergo unrecognisable transformations.

Earthquake in Morocco triggers swift UK aid response

In response to the devastating earthquake in Morocco, measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale, the United Kingdom swiftly mobilised its search and rescue teams.

AI and the environment: Could artificial intelligence help build a pollen jigsaw

An emerging system that integrates high-speed imaging with artificial intelligence holds the potential to assist researchers in creating a comprehensive record of contemporary and past environmental transformations.

The natural capital landscape within agriculture

Discover the natural capital landscape within agriculture, the importance of sustainability, and challenges in the field.

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