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UK-Ireland summit focuses on national security, economic growth, and energy collaboration

With the first annual UK-Ireland Summit tomorrow, national security, economic growth, and energy security are expected to be the main discussion topic of discussion between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

Why does cannabis give us the “munchies”? Tests on worms could give clues

Researchers looking to see if giving worms cannabinoids alters their existing food preferences find that worms get the “munchies” too.

Can AI be used to predict and prevent breast cancer?

Lester Litchfield, Head of Data Science at Volpara Health, discusses the future of artificial intelligence in breast health.

Gender and racial bias in the NHS: Disparities in specialty training

Racial bias in the NHS is affecting those able to apply and get into specialty training programs, exacerbated further by disparities in gender.

Computing ecological networks with AI tools

Rapidly developing AI tools can now generate simulations of ecological networks, tracking interactions in environments and biomes.

Sustainable gardening should be rewarded, according to University of Sheffield

Rewards for sustainable gardening could include reductions to council tax, water bills or assistance with resources.

Council partnership sees UK’s largest rollout of EV charging infrastructure

10,000 chargers for electric vehicles are to be delivered by Connected Kerb to increase EV charging infrastructure across Surrey.

Using social media to track internal displacement in Ukraine

What happened to the displaced and vulnerable populations who remained inside Ukraine after the war? Researchers look to social media to track displacement in Ukraine.

The sustainable regeneration of the packaging value chain

To mitigate the impacts of climate breakdown, we need to shift towards a sustainable regeneration system in the value chain which is circular.

Is cultured meat grown from animal cells realistic enough in taste?

Researchers growing fat tissue from cells to make cultured meat have successfully developed a similar texture to natural meat grown in animals.

Establishing GDPR compliance through identity governance

Managing identities and access rights have become crucial to ensuring GDPR compliance in today's data-driven world.

Supporting innovation, research and education in Europe

Open Access Government provides an update on the European Commission’s support for innovation, research and education.

Now is the time to address migraine in the workplace

Andrew Jackson, UK Country Manager at Lundbeck, discusses the impact of migraine in the workplace and the steps we can collectively take to help manage its burden on productivity.

Analysing health policy priorities in Canada

Open Access Government analyses some of Canada’s health policy priorities.

Hungary: Innovation, technology and research

Open Access Government lifts the lid on aspects of innovation, technology and research policy in Hungary, including a look at nuclear energy.

UK government funds volunteering opportunities to tackle loneliness

The ‘Know Your Neighbourhood’ Fund has been backed by £30 million to tackle loneliness, by financing volunteering opportunities in numerous cities.

Benefits of swimming and blue spaces on mental health

A new study from Better investigates the benefits of blue spaces and swimming for mental and physical health.

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