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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.

Civil society calls for an ambitious European water strategy

Civil society is calling for a bold new European water strategy, according to Pietro Francesco De Lotto, President of the Consultative Commission on Industrial Change and EESC Member.

Revolutionising renewable technology in the UK for a greener future

Hannah Jepp from Ares Power, part of Kingdom Energy, explores how we can use renewable technology in the UK to accelerate our clean energy revolution.

Arctic dipole reversal: Key factor in arctic sea ice trend

New research led by an international team of scientists explains why Arctic Sea ice loss has slowed since 2007. Their findings indicated this was...

The right contractor to manage your EV charging point rollout

Electric vehicle infrastructure strategy is at the top of local governments’ to-do lists. But how does one choose the right installation contractor to support their EV charging point rollout?.

Transforming plastic waste into sustainable clothing

Upcycled Medical Ltd describe the process of transforming plastic waste into sustainable clothing.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope sheds new light on supernova

James Webb's Space Telescope (JWST) is now studying one of the most renowned supernovae, SN 1987A (Supernova 1987A), located 168,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud.

Digital skills shortage: How can local authorities level up digitally?

Martin McFadyen, Head of Public Sector, Virgin Media O2 Business, explains how local authorities can address the digital skills shortage.

Cutting-edge optics combined with AI accelerate virus detection

Researchers have introduced an automated rendition of the viral plaque assay, the gold standard method for virus detection and quantification This approach incorporates time-lapse holographic...

Our net zero mission to invest in low carbon heating

To meet the UK’s net zero target and scale up the rollout of low carbon heating solutions, such as heat pumps, a strong, collaborative partnership between Government and industry is essential.

Breakthrough blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease

A new groundbreaking blood test, p-tau217, holds potential as an Alzheimer's disease indicator. When incorporated into a two-step process, it demonstrates exceptional accuracy in detecting or ruling out brain amyloidosis, a crucial early sign.

A planet denser than steel? Planetary collisions could be the cause

Astronomers worldwide have found a planet the size of Neptune, denser than steel, whose composition could be the result of a giant planetary clash.

Chinese spacecraft identifies threats from U.S. GSSAP satellites in GEO

A Chinese study identifies threats concerning close approaches by U.S. GSSAP satellites to Chinese GEO spacecraft, revealing potential threats to high-value assets.

A clean energy future: UK launches a review of Energy Treaty Membership

The UK Government has announced a review of its Energy Charter Treaty membership as they contemplate withdrawal without a key modernisation agreement.

Government enhances support for affordable healthcare studies in the UK

The government has announced increased financial support for eligible students pursuing healthcare studies, reducing financial barriers and enhancing training opportunities.

Unlocking plant evolution mysteries: Algae’s 600 million year clue

The rich biodiversity that covers our planet originated from a fateful evolutionary event once called plant terrestrialization, but how do scientists unlock the secrets of plant evolution.

Increasing food inflation and the impact on supermarkets

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that UK food inflation in March and April 2023 was the highest in more than 45 years.

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