COVID-19 impact on digital transformation
Tracey Dawes at Reed Talent Solutions and Alison Watson from Arden University, reveal their perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 on digital transformation.
Offenders banned from drinking in crime prevention measure
Offenders being released from prison are now to be banned from drinking alcohol under new world-first plans, aiming to prevent crimes committed under the influence.
£27 million investment for farming productivity equipment
An investment for £27 million will go to productivity-boosting equipment in the farming industry, helping the UK farm more sustainably and move toward net zero strategies.
EU pledges over €1 billion to decarbonise economy
The European Union is to invest around €1.1 billion to numerous innovative projects under the Innovation Fund, as an endeavour towards reaching net zero emissions.
Avoiding ‘Day Zero’: A global water crisis
Darío Soto-Abril and Johannes Cullmann, state the world is facing a global water crisis and share their views on what we can do to avoid ‘Day Zero’.
Long Covid and the implications for employers
Paula Cole, partner at UK law firm TLT, advises what employers need to consider from an employment law perspective when it comes to Long Covid.
UK pledges to protect land use, nature and oceans at COP26
As COP26 reaches its completion in Glasgow this year, the UK pledges for more urgent action and investment protecting land, nature, and oceans on their respective summit days. Here’s the breakdown.
The UAE is building a global innovation laboratory for public sector pilots
Her Excellency Huda Al Hashimi, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs - UAE Government, provides commentary on a new hub for public sector pilots around the world, under the Moonshot Pilot Grant.
Social media is being used by teens to share images of self-harm
The University of Georgia shows the dark and dangerous way in which many young people are using social media platforms to share images of self-harm.
A sharp rise in cannabis use in perinatal women
A study finds that perinatal women are increasingly using cannabis due to the absence of consistent counselling from healthcare professionals.
World COPD day: The Cinderella of chronic diseases
Sarah Woolnough, CEO of Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation, reflects on landmark research undertaken by the charity ahead of World COPD Day, including the largest ever survey of people with COPD in the UK.
Connectivity: The fundamental ingredient of a successful smart city
Frank Stoecker, CEO and co-founder, EMnify, explores why the IoT and the future of smart cities depend on smart mobility as a key building block.
How has climate change effected birds’ bodies?
New research finds that climate change affecting the Amazon rainforest has also developed issues with its bird species, adjusting the body and wing length of resident birds.
How to compete with COVID-19 with a computer?
Y-h. Taguchi, Professor at Chuo University in Japan, reveals how to compete with COVID-19 by using a computer.
The new locomotive contributing to net-zero carbon
A new low carbon locomotive design launched by Nuclear Transport Solutions’ (NTS) rail division is to be presented at this year’s Low Carbon Logistics event in Mossend, Scotland.
Shortages in medicolegal death investigation
In the second part of a series of articles, shortages in medicolegal death investigation are placed under the spotlight by Victor W. Weedn, MD, JD, Chief Medical Examiner at Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Gene editing promises to make human industry sustainable
L. Val Giddings, PhD, Senior Fellow, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, states that gene editing promises to make human industry sustainable*.
The £5 million investment improving women’s safety at night
The Safety of Women at Night Fund will award up to £5 million to organisations looking to protect women in public spaces at night through safety initiatives.
Scientists develop new potential vaccine for Alzheimer’s
A new potential treatment and vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease has been developed by a team of UK and German scientists, using a different approach with amyloid beta protein.
Government’s technology procurement: TS3 focus
Simon Payne – Senior Vice President at Proxima argues that the UK Government’s technology procurement is moving in the right direction.