Altering cancer treatment dosing could significantly reduce its climate impact
The University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center has revealed that changing the dosing schedule for common cancer therapy could greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions without compromising the patient's outcomes.
Creating accountability and social value in public sector procurement
Here, Open Access Government dive into the world of public sector procurement in this Q&A with Robbie Blackhurst, founder and director of Compliance Chain.
Navigating the EU nursing workforce crisis: Stop talking, start acting!
Professor Dr Paul De Raeve, Secretary General of the European Federation of Nurses Associations, outlines the key policy actions necessary to mitigate the current nursing workforce crisis in the EU.
Simple swaps in groceries could reduce emissions by a quarter
An Australian study suggests that switching to environmentally friendly versions of everyday food and drink items could cut household grocery emissions by over a quarter (26%).
Empowering public sector procurement: A new era with Framespan
Rebecca Gibson, Marketing Manager at Framespan, heralds a new era with Framespan concerning empowering public sector procurement.
EU Action to Fight Rare Diseases
There are about 36 million individuals in the EU living with a rare disease. Sandra Gallina, Director General at DG Sante, explains how the European Commission is addressing the needs of this community.
UK shop price inflation falls
Shop price inflation in the UK has reduced to its lowest level since November 2021, driven by significant price cuts on big-ticket items like furniture and TVs.
A reliable and efficient decontamination services provider
Andy Taylor, the Managing Director of Auxilium Medical Services Ltd, talks about their reliable and efficient decontamination services for NHS hospitals, private hospitals, and dental surgeries.
Scientists witness the birth of early galaxies with James Webb Space Telescope
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have made a discovery using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
Can obesity cause cancer? Examining the connection between obesity and cancer
63.8% of the UK population are currently overweight or obese. Obesity is a major cause of ill health. Being moderately obese takes around 3 years off your life, whereas severe obesity shortens it by at least 10 years.
Driving innovation: Japan’s approach to ICT R&D and building a resilient society
Dr Preethi Kesavan, Director of Studies, Head and School of Advanced Technology and Digital Media at London School of Business and Finance Singapore, charts Japan’s approach to ICT R&D and building a resilient society.
How small cells are empowering local governments to build smarter cities
Ian Newbury, Business Development Director at BT Wholesale, describes how small cells can support greener and more sustainable technology infrastructure and facilitate a better digital future for everyone.
To invest or divest? Local authorities face difficult choices
As the nation prepares for a general election, local authorities find themselves grappling with mounting uncertainty and pressure to make critical decisions regarding their property portfolios.
The building blocks for a smarter future: How improved connectivity and innovation will build...
Improved connectivity can help the country meet – or even beat – its target by reducing emissions and supporting greener ways of working, but how?
How the Financial Services sector can enhance cyber security capabilities in 2024
According to a study by e2e-assure, the UK’s leading Threat Detection & Response provider, 44% of Financial Services organisations say their cyber security providers are underperforming.
Addressing the needs of people living with autoimmune conditions
Asal Shirazi, Founder and CEO of the Autoimmune Support and Awareness (ASA) Foundation, explains the challenges in detecting, diagnosing and managing autoimmune conditions.
Tackling transport emissions in the UK
Richard Hebditch, UK Director of the European Federation for Transport and Environment (Transport & Environment), details what needs to be done to tackle transport emissions in the UK.
Investigating collapsing stars that mysteriously vanish
Astrophysicists at the University of Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute have shed light on a star that suddenly vanished from the sky.
Relaunching the European internal market, improving the EU’s long-term competitiveness
Émilie Prouzet, Rapporteur for the EESC opinion on the Long-term competitiveness strategy, states the case to relaunch the European internal market and improve the EU’s long-term competitiveness.
Flash droughts are intensifying worldwide
Severe dry spells, known as flash droughts, are becoming more intense across the globe, according to a recent study.
