True digital levelling up is within reach for local authorities
Local authorities across the UK understand the success of their community and businesses is reliant on the services they underpin.
HIV vaccine candidate shows early success in clinical trial
An HIV vaccine candidate developed at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute has demonstrated the ability to trigger low levels of a rare type of neutralising antibodies (bnAbs) in a small group of participants.
New satellite data reveals alarming melting of west Antarctica’s Thwaites glacier
A study has shown seawater infiltrating beneath West Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This discovery shows the need to reassess global sea level rise projections
Healthcare would stop without diagnostic imaging
Johan Carlegrim, President of Sectra Medical Education, discusses the value and necessity of incorporating advanced diagnostic imaging tools and realistic simulations into the medical curriculum to enhance the learning process for students and improve staff retention in healthcare.
The tip of the iceberg: Unlocking billions by fighting fraud and error
The UK National Audit Office is renewing its focus on helping the government deliver value for money by preventing fraud and error – potentially saving billions for the UK taxpayer.
Pushing circularity into the spotlight
Florika Fink-Hooijer, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Environment at the European Commission, charts the achievements and perspectives of Europe’s accelerating transition towards a more circular economy.
New target to combat chemotherapy resistance in deadly brain cancer
For patients battling glioblastoma, a highly aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer, resistance to chemotherapy remains a significant obstacle.
NASA collaborates with industry to design sustainable jet engine core
NASA, in partnership with GE Aerospace, is designing a new jet engine concept aimed at the next generation of ultra-efficient airliners.
Interactive digital media platforms impact on Canadians lives
Dr Hamed Taherdoost, Associate Professor and Chair of Research and Scholarly Activities Committee at University Canada West, explains the impact of interactive digital media platforms on the lives of many Canadians today.
Global life expectancy to rise by 2050
Global life expectancy is set to rise significantly by 2050, according to the latest findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2021.
Public sector procurement: Challenges and opportunities for IT buyers
Discover insights on public sector procurement for IT buyers: Navigating challenges, seizing opportunities, and embracing innovative changes for enhanced efficiency and value.
Study finds rise in global metabolic health risks
A new report from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, shows the escalating health challenges seen by metabolic risk factors.
AI: The missing link for hitting transport net-zero targets?
As governments and industries endeavour to reach their net-zero targets, Herman Scheepers, Senior Solution Architect at Flexible Power Systems, considers opportunities offered by AI in supporting the transport sector’s transition to greener energy.
AI reveals differences in male and female brain structures
A study by researchers at NYU Langone Health has revealed significant differences in the brain structures of men and women, providing new insights into how various neurological and psychiatric disorders develop and present differently between the sexes.
New proposal to lower train driver age to 18
To enhance rail services reliability and provide more career opportunities for young people are underway with a new proposal announced yesterday.
Local Government Elections 2024: What changes can we expect to see?
As the dust settles on the Local Government Elections 2024, many councils will assess how the changes will affect their organisations and, in some cases, plan for a future without one party in control. But are councils ready to adapt, and what can they do to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible?.
Transforming NHS procurement: how good data holds the key to integrated care
Lee Jackson, Managing Director of North West London Procurement Services, discusses the importance of robust data in supporting increasingly integrated health service delivery and NHS procurement processes.
Combating cyber-enabled fraud: Sapphire’s proactive cyber security approach
The Internet offers many advantages. However, with online crime totalling $8tn globally, the system seems broken.
Using solar heat to revolutionise steel and cement manufacturing
Researchers in Switzerland are introducing a method to use solar energy instead of fossil fuels to generate the high temperatures required for smelting steel and producing cement.
The mental health crisis within the NHS
In a recent survey conducted by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), it was revealed that nearly nine out of ten NHS nurses in England are working while ill.
