Addressing barriers to inclusive higher education in China
James Pitman, Managing Director UK and Europe, Study Group, addresses the barriers to inclusive higher education (HE) in China.
Female incarceration rates decrease with gender equality in education
Research finds that with greater gender equality in education there is a lower prison admission rate for females – but not males.
Spain implement sick leave for severe period pain
Spain will implement a three day sick leave for severe period pain, which impacts the majority of people who experience menstruation.
Early puberty increased globally during COVID pandemic
Early puberty, which mainly impacts girls under the age of eight, surged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Understanding the effects of Long COVID on mental health
Professor Marcantonio Spada, Consultant CBT Practitioner at Onebright, helps us to understand the effects of Long COVID on mental health.
24 million US women will travel 150 miles for access to abortion
State legislation, aiming to overturn Roe v. Wade access to abortion care, puts millions of women into “abortion care deserts” – forcing them to travel hundreds of miles.
People high in grandiose narcissism less likely to get COVID vaccine
Research reveals that people high in grandiose narcissism are less likely to wear a mask or get vaccinated.
Tree death contributes to climate change more than you’d think
Trees hold an important place in global climate change efforts, but with tree deaths increasing, could they do more harm than good?
How to predict the remaining lifecycle of mechanical products
Researchers are working on a non-destructive method to measure strains, that can estimate the remaining lifecycle of mechanical products.
The failed promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on the right to...
Anantha Duraiappah, Director at UNESCO, MGIEP, details failed promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on the right to education.
Horizon Europe budget expanded by nearly €562 million
The Horizon Europe budget is now at nearly €16 billion for 2021 and 2022, with the EU pushing for innovation in climate, health and digital.
We develop our language learning skills through speech patterns
Looking at speech patterns throughout history, the processing of language is based on how frequently we hear sounds - which causes gradual language change.
An up-to-date review of digital forensic methods
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have released their comprehensive review of current US digital forensic methods.
The Tonga volcanic eruption caused electric currents in space
Electric currents in space were seen after the deadly volcanic eruption in Tonga, following the atmospheric shock waves and sonic booms witnessed on Earth.
Browning bananas create nearly 50 million tonnes of food waste
Researchers have mapped the browning patterns of bananas, finding them to be a leading contributor to household waste.
Shifting sands in the UK CBD industry
Senior Associate David Hardstaff and Partner John Binns of BCL Solicitors explore shifting sands in the UK CBD industry.
Learning the lessons of resilience for smart & sustainable mobility
Henrik Hololei, DG MOVE Director-General at the European Commission, outlines the importance of learning the lessons of resilience for smart & sustainable mobility.
Can predictive genomics make our healthcare systems more sustainable?
Dr Zisis Kozlakidis with Francesco Florindi, discuss predictive genomics and ask if it can help make our healthcare systems more sustainable.
Citizens propose future biotechnology solutions come from EU
After the Conference on the Future of Europe, 300 recommendations were made by citizens - including that future biotechnology solutions, like vaccines, are created using EU resources.
What are four signs of ADHD in women?
ADHD in women can often present differently from ADHD in men – knowing the signs can help with common symptoms like inattentiveness, depression and anxiety.