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How councils can ensure success with commercial ventures whilst serving the community 

City councils are not businesses, but there are areas where they can act more commercially while still ensuring they always act for the public good.

Medicare considers coverage expansion for weight-loss medication

Aiming to tackle the high risk of heart problems among older Americans with obesity, Medicare is contemplating an expansion of coverage for a weight-loss medication known as semaglutide.

NHS faces hurdles in embracing AI due to outdated IT systems

The National Health Service (NHS) is encountering significant obstacles in adopting cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) due to its outdated and inefficient IT infrastructure, according to leading experts.

UK Government invests £88 million to drive innovation in electric vehicles

The UK government has announced a substantial investment of £88 million across 46 pioneering projects.

Closing the cyber security skills gap: Are we looking for unicorns?

Barry Searle, Managing Director at Intelligencia Training, discusses the cyber security skills gap and the need to align education with industry needs.

Optimising clinical pharmacy services in the UK: A pathway to enhanced healthcare delivery

Adeem Azhar, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Core Prescribing Solutions, explains how the company’s innovative solutions are helping to tackle challenges within primary care and positively support the healthcare workforce.

Antarctica’s ice sheet faces an uncertain future

The potential consequences of unchecked carbon emissions on global sea levels over the next three centuries.

ToxGenSolutions zeroes in on microRNA for the early detection of alzheimer’s

The Dutch company has created a device for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, and it is on its way to developing preventative drugs.

Remote monitoring program helps underserved patients reduce blood pressure

A remote monitoring program has shown significant success in helping patients reduce blood pressure and lower their risk of heart disease.

Cybercrime: Assume breach, never trust and always verify

For decades cybercriminals have used tactics such as phishing and malware, but the convergence of two pivotal technologies sparked a dramatic surge in cybercrime.

Navigating the future: Labour Government’s vision for the energy efficiency industry

The recent election of the Labour government signals a promising shift for the energy efficiency industry, bringing with it a renewed focus on decarbonisation and sustainable growth.

Is the hope for coral reef survival?

The genetic diversity of Australia's Great Barrier Reef could hold the key to its survival and adaptation to climate change impacts.

Prioritising sleep this sleeptember

This September we look at raising awareness about the importance of a good night's sleep.

Improving the lives of people with dementia

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), dementia is the third leading cause of mortality in Europe and the seventh globally, with a societal cost in Europe estimated to be €392bn in 2019. By 2025, 9.1 million people will be living with dementia in the European Union, rising to 14.3 million in 2050. We discuss dementia care provision with Alzheimer Europe.

Insights into tidal heating and planetary evolution

Cornell University astronomers have looked into the planetary evolution of Io, Jupiter's fiery moon known for its intense volcanic activity.

Canadian farming: Feeding the world sustainably in a changing climate

Here, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, says free trade and cutting-edge innovation can help Canada’s agriculture sector in a changing climate.

20 years of research show escalating environmental impact of microplastics

Overwhelming evidence shows that the current approach to combat plastic pollution is not enough.

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