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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.

Can listening to classical music reduce babies’ pain levels?

A new study suggests that playing Mozart's lullaby may reduce pain levels in newborn babies undergoing heel prick blood tests.

Greenwashing ‘rife’ across the UK Supermarket sector

Liam Lysaght, Campaigner at Feedback Global, writes about recent analysis showing that greenwashing is 'rife' across the UK supermarket sector.

£5 million fund to combat fatal drug deaths in the UK

In a concerted effort to combat the alarming issue of fatal drug deaths across the UK, the government has allocated £5 million to support 12 groundbreaking projects.

Decarbonising aviation: Sustainable aviation fuels are coming to UK flight

Sustainable aviation fuels are coming to aviation. The UK should seize this opportunity, Andy Phillips, Aerospace Policy Advisor at ADS Group argues, as a contribution towards decarbonising aviation.

Rare Luna sighting of super blue moon set to unfold this week

A rare super blue moon will be visible on Wednesday 30th of August for the first time since 2009, but how to see it?

France enforces ban on abayas in state schools

France's education minister announced a policy change enforcing ban on abayas, loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by certain Muslim women, within the country's state-run schools.

How the UK Flexible Work Bill will drive careers and industry

Working is changing for the better thanks to a new government bill. The UK Flexible Work Bill is bringing hopes for a better work-life balance across the UK.

India becomes the first to land spacecraft near the moon’s south pole

On Wednesday, India became the first to land a spacecraft near the moon's south pole. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft's Vikram ladder touched down shortly after 6 p.m and cost around $75 million.

Why green hydrogen energy is more in focus now than ever before

David Hall, VP Power Systems, Schneider Electric UK & Ireland, argues that green is good and explains why green hydrogen energy is more in focus now than previously.

Wearable night headband detects early stages of Alzheimer’s

New research reveals a wearable night headband capable of identifying early biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in asymptomatic adults.

Commission to impose restrictions for Huawei in Horizon Europe

The European Commission plans to modify the rules of Horizon Europe,, due to concerns over Huawei in Horizon Europe being a "high-risk" .

Ancient plant DNA found in 2,900 year old clay brick thanks to Oxford researchers

Through deep analysis, Oxford researchers have extracted ancient plant DNA remnants from a 2,900-year-old clay brick helping the team investigate ancient vegetation.

ME/CFS study reveals chronic fatigue syndrome affects women more than men

A new study of chronic fatigue syndrome reveals how women are more severely affected by the condition and tend to develop more severe symptoms over time.

Sedentary childhood tied to heart damage in young adulthood

New findings from ESC Congress 2023 reveal that inactivity during childhood can lead to Heart damage in young adulthood.

AI’s potential in predicting esophageal and stomach Cancer

For fifty years, Western nations have faced a rising wave of lethal esophageal and stomach cancer. AI's predictive capability in these cancers is now evident.

The air we breathe: Fighting for clean air and better global health

With air pollution causing 7 million premature deaths annually, what is being done to protect the global population from the lack of clean air?

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