More and more Americans are taking hallucinogenic drugs
Hallucinogenic drug use has increased amongst adults aged 26 and over, with over 5.5 million people using psychedelic substances in 2019.
Open-Source Software: An introduction
Samuel Leach, Director of Samuel & Co Trading, provides a helpful introduction to the world of Open-Source Software.
Protecting against cyber threats from nation states
Looking at the cyber threats posed by nation states, organisations must assess their own risk and prioritise defences against them accordingly.
Gay and bisexual men at highest risk of monkeypox
Gay and bisexual men at highest risk of contracting monkeypox which is spread via sexual intercourse and skin-to-skin contact.
How do diet plans affect your health and weight loss?
Searching for a diet plan and advice online can lead to unreliable health sources, so here are six different diets and their advantages and disadvantages.
How to get sustainable ICT equipment on a budget
The need for up to date, fit for purpose ICT equipment to aid learning never ceases. But how can you achieve this with a limited budget?
Improving the inclusivity of NHS technology for digital patients
To ensure that new NHS technology does not overlook older patients, a survey has taken patient’s comfort levels of using digital services
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Been infected with Omicron? You probably didn’t even notice
Most people infected with Omicron probably didn't know that they had the virus as it is largely asymptomatic, says new study.
Can Britain truly undergo an effective digital transformation?
What does effective digital transformation look like? The UK needs to grow its digital economy to suit all of the job opportunities predicted to rise in the next few years – but a world-leading skills framework is needed.
Cyber risk: how secure is our critical infrastructure?
We can’t be complacent about cybersecurity threats to critical national infrastructure - every organisation must play a part in protecting it.
The role optical practices play in dealing with eye problems
Daryl Newsome FBDO R CL SMC(Tech), President of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians, examines the important role that optical practices can play in dealing with eye problems.
Can monkeypox be transmitted to dogs?
A dog has been infected with monkeypox for the first time and scientists are advising infected individuals to isolate themselves from pets.
Children’s vocabulary affects how they perform at school
Children's vocabulary, attention skills and inhibitory control impact how they perform at school and influence future chances of success.
Fossil fuel companies will not achieve their Paris Agreement targets
Paris Agreement targets set out by governments and large companies have been projected to be missed, after decarbonisation scenarios were analysed for the future.
Research, knowledge & education in Norway
Research, knowledge & education in Norway are placed into the spotlight by Open Access Government, areas that are led politically by Ola Borten Moe, Minister of Research and Higher Education.
Key to faster diagnosis for lung conditions in the NHS
Misdiagnoses and delays are far too common for people with lung conditions. Rachel Warren, Senior Policy Officer at Asthma + Lung UK and Policy Lead (Diagnosis) at the Taskforce for Lung Health, explores how new community diagnostic centres could help tackle this issue.
UK to launch formal dispute against the EU over ongoing Horizon disagreements
The UK government is poised to launch formal dispute proceedings against the EU under the claim that Brussels has broken its post-Brexit trade deal.
Safety standards in maritime transport
Mateusz Szymański, Member of the European Economic and Social Committee, examines safety standards in maritime transport.
Filling the public sector’s digital skills gap through employee empowerment
The public sector has a digital skills gap which requires urgent action – to solve this, employers can advance workplace technology skills through multidisciplinary methods.
How to tackle the challenge of staff turnover in local governments
James Scott discusses how local governments can make employees feel connected and valued to avoid high staff turnover.