First Semi-Industrial Demonstration of Novel Gasification Technology for Biofuel Production
The Horizon 2020 project CLARA, coordinated by the Technical University of Darmstadt, investigates a novel gasification technology to provide sustainable second-generation biofuels for the transportation sector in order to move it towards CO2 neutrality.
Global health worker shortage could deny millions of people healthcare
Over 43 million additional health workers are needed to cover the health worker shortage globally, due to political unrest, violence, and lack of training.
Huntington’s Disease: The Importance of Brain Banking
Dr. James E Goldman and Dr. Osama Al-Dalahmah from the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at Columbia University, discuss the importance of brain banking from individuals with Huntington’s disease.
Improving the quality of life for people with brittle bone disease: Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Pascale V Guillot, at the University College London, looks toward improving the quality of life for those with Osteogenesis imperfecta, a chronic health condition called brittle bone disease.
Novacyt is powering ahead and tackling emerging health concerns
Empowering employees and examining emerging health threats in a new strategy for business growth is Novacyt CEO David Allmond’s mission in the weeks ahead.
Boosting commercial capability with the Contract Management Pioneer Programme
The Contract Management Pioneer Programme is boosting commercial capability across the public sector, Crown Commercial Service writes.
11 years on: Cancer patients sue operator for Fukushima disaster
Tokyo court hearings are underway for almost $5 million in damages, for six individuals who developed thyroid cancer as a result of the Fukushima disaster.
Searching for a novel marker of preclinical Alzheimer’s disease
Research suggests that multisensory integration could be used as a novel marker for preclinical Alzheimer’s disease given reported associations between magnitude of visual-somatosensory integration and important cognitive and motor outcomes.
Why technology is key to a more sustainable public sector
Creating a sustainable public sector requires going net zero, instilling a circular economy, and increasing assurance in the supply chain.
An underwater drone can measure ocean acidification
An underwater drone can measure carbon dioxide levels in the ocean, and combat ocean acidification, monitoring global warming.
The energy crisis as a catalyst for the energy transition
Thomas Kattnig, Member of the European Economic and Social Committee, argues that the energy crisis is a catalyst for the energy transition.
The changing landscape of primary care data sharing
NHS Digital’s Programme Head for GP Data, Eva Simmonds, discusses the benefits and challenges of health data sharing and looks to the future for the GP Data for Planning and Research programme.
Japan: Inter-university research to generate more knowledge
Prof Dr Preethi Kesavan, Head, School of Technology at LSBF Singapore, discusses how to promote academic and inter-university.
46% of the working population at risk of job burnout
Almost half of working people are at risk of job burnout, and people working from home are more likely to feel this way, as almost one in ten are burning out.
ScanBox: Thinking inside the box for NHS diagnostic services
NHS diagnostic services have been placed under immense pressure by the COVID-19 pandemic, now, Fairford Medical’s CT ScanBoxes can ease up resource burdens
Studying the exposome concept for a healthier future for all children
Dr. Irene van Kamp, from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, discusses the exposome concept to study the role of the environment in human disease.
6 steps for a successful transformation of your network infrastructure
The public and private sectors are now facing a common issue: how do you maintain legacy technology while embracing new opportunities? Simona Mazza, Head of Digital Advisory, UBDS discusses six steps to transforming your network infrastructure.
Five ways to bring sustainability and social value to your supply chain
Dave Emsley explores how the world can be greener, outlining five key ways to bring sustainability and social value to your supply chain.
Impact of teleworking in health, wellness & well-being
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechCasting Group, describes the impact of teleworking in health, wellness & well-being, beginning with the implications of this in pandemic & post-pandemic scenarios.
The Brenner Motorway looks to the future in attempt to reduce environmental pressures
Carlo Costa, General Technical Manager explores what the future has in store for Autostrada del Brennero SpA and their environmental focus.