Threats from terror attacks and keeping communities safe
Cllr Nesil Caliskan, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Safer, Stronger Communities Board, explains how councils take terror attack threats very seriously and work hard with partners in keeping communities safe & connected.
The cost of raising a child has increased by 21% in four years
The cost of raising a child up to the age of 21 has increased by 37% in over a decade, at an estimated £230,000 – the price of an average semi-detached house.
Polymer physics: The possible future of global plastic use
We talk to Professor of Polymer Physics Eugene Terentjev, at the University of Cambridge, about the future of plastic.
UK maternity report finds that women experience “dehumanisation”
A maternity report by Birthrights finds that UK women experience "dehumanisation" and racism from caregivers.
53% of UK councils not confident about net zero targets
Senior figures in local government doubt their authorities are on track to meet net zero targets, with a quarter of councils aiming for 2050.
The UK’s largest regional stroke thrombectomy network is powered by e-Stroke
Jeff Wyrtzen, Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer at Brainomix explores the impact of the e-Stroke thrombectomy platform and its implementation across the supraregional network.
Land restoration of abandoned farms can mitigate climate change
With millions of people leaving behind rural areas, land restoration of abandoned farms could help to reverse climate change.
Breakthrough in the tracking and understanding of massive black holes
Searching in a dwarf galaxy, scientists have found a previously overlooked cache of massive black holes which may prove influential for future space research.
Language can be a barrier for girls in education in Sub-Saharan Africa
Girls in education are at a higher chance of success at school in Sub-Saharan Africa if they can already speak English – as taught language can affect academic accomplishment.
Technologies improve human welfare and solve global issues
Shu Wei Goh, Co-Founder of the global AI ecosystem builder and VC firm, Skymind, explores how technologies contribute to the improvement of human welfare & solving global issues.
Part 3: Scientific sunburn & skin cancer
Chanda Siddoo-Atwal, President and Primary Biochemist of Moondust Cosmetics Ltd. continues her discussion on sunburn & skin cancer science.
Should we incorporate animal welfare in sustainable governance?
Experts have called on international governments to include animal welfare policies in sustainable governance, to promote better animal health in future politics.
The link between fish oil benefits and men’s health
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, explores and examines fish oil benefits when it comes to the health of men.
Clinical contraceptive counselling can decrease unintended pregnancies
Contraceptive counselling for female patients who are sexually active can increase contraceptive use, without increasing the risk for sexually transmitted infections.
The consequences of farm policy and regulations on America’s food supply
Peter Bachman from USA Rice sheds light on the consequences of farm policy and regulations on America’s food supply.
Racial disparities found in early-onset colon cancer survival rates
Between 1992 and 2013, survival rates for young adults with colorectal cancer (CRC) only improved for Caucasian patients – no increase was seen for those from Black, Hispanic or Asian communities
Do labels efficiently tell you what’s in your weed strain?
Research finds that labels on weed often fail to adequately reflect products' chemical make-up and components of the weed strain.
Tackling NHS waiting lists through effective workforce management
Tim Powlson and Sue Johnson Gregory, at Entec Si, discuss how a new approach to workforce management could help reduce NHS waiting lists.
Should we be preparing for a widespread monkeypox outbreak?
This ‘unusual’ monkeypox outbreak has been found to be larger and more widespread than previous outbreaks outside of Africa, and health experts propose better preparation.
Banning indoor tanning beds would prevent skin cancer
Banning commercially available indoor tanning beds would prevent skin cancer and reduce deaths from the most serious form of skin cancer known as melanoma.