What policies and practices are needed to support Levelling Up?
Three years since the phrase Levelling Up was first coined as the slogan to symbolise Boris Johnson’s plans to spread opportunity in left-behind parts...
Could cutting-edge technology provide a potential HIV cure?
Scientists at AIDS 2022 describe how new technological insights into HIV latent cells could help HIV cure research.
Another Cold War: EU to cut gas use by 15%
EU to cut gas use by 15% in response to Putin's weaponisation of energy exports - moving one step closer to reducing dependency on Russian energy.
Should larger organic farms adopt agroecological practices?
Larger organic farms operate more like conventional farms and use fewer sustainable practices than smaller organic farms.
Hair loss and low libido added as symptoms of COVID-19
Hair loss and sexual dysfunction, or low libido, have been added to the long list of symptoms of COVID-19 and those with long COVID.
Green tea extract improves metabolic syndrome and gut health
Consuming green tea extract for four weeks improves metabolic syndrome by lowering risk of high blood pressure, obesity and inflammation.
Net zero commitments require an urgent translation of words into action
Despite governments making net zero commitments, there has been a lack of delivery, increasing the urgency of efficient carbon reduction targets.
Managing children with ADHD
Children with ADHD less able to multitask as brain works differently to those without, but medication can help.
Smokers and vapers are 45% more likely to die from COVID-19
Smokers or vapers prior to hospitalisation for COVID-19 were more likely to experience severe complications, and die from COVID-19, than their counterparts.
Russian disinformation tackled by new website laws in the UK
New UK laws will require social networks and websites to look for and remove Russian disinformation, including a new criminal offence of 'foreign interference'.
European cities compete for sustainability and green change
The European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards are competitions for European cities which are improving the environment.
Potassium rich diets to lower blood pressure
Women with high salt intake should eat a potassium rich diet to lower blood pressure and protect against cardiovascular events, according to study.
How bees can stabilise food supply and food prices
Yields of crops visited by insect pollinators like bees produce a more stable food supply and help stabilise food prices.
Run up to COP27: recognising the importance of Indigenous leaders
COP26 President Alok Sharma to visit Australia and meet with Indigenous leaders and representatives to discuss climate action in preparation for COP27.
Carbon pricing: incentivising outcomes for net zero
Carbon pricing enables a monetary cost to be allocated to each tonne of CO₂, and equivalent greenhouse gases, emitted into the atmosphere.
A ‘national scandal’: worst NHS staffing crisis in history
Conservative government must fill one million NHS roles to tackle the worst NHS staff shortages in history, MPs report.
Regular naps can increase the risk of high blood pressure by up to 40%
Regular naps have been associated with higher risks for high blood pressure and stroke, as those who nap more frequently generally sleep worse.
What is the science behind IVF failure?
Researchers find that IVF failure is commonly due to spontaneous errors in the early phases of cell division which causes so many human embryos to fail to develop.
16 million repeat prescriptions: The power of a digital NHS
Over the last 12 months, more than 16 million repeat prescriptions were ordered through the NHS app – proving just how crucial digital access to health care is in 2022 NHS Digital.
Overconfidence lends itself to anti-scientific views
Overconfidence bolsters anti-scientific views as the further an individual strays from science, the stronger their opinions become.