Creating a healthier post-pandemic nation
Lockdowns, furloughs, and increased restrictions left many reconsidering their health and making positive changes to their lifestyle, discusses Ian Pocock, Managing Director, Research & Service Design, Engine Transformation.
UK faces new drink spiking “epidemic” via injection to body
As violence against women recedes from mainstream conversation again, a new drink spiking "epidemic" is happening - with attackers giving an injection to their victims.
A class in cybersecurity for higher education
John Hurst, Public Sector Sales, CyberArk, explores the cybersecurity risks that higher education institutions are facing.
UK Government releases full Net Zero Strategy for 2050
The Net Zero Strategy for 2050, published today (19 October), contains newly fleshed-out climate policies from the UK Government.
99.9% of studies agree humans caused climate change
More than 99.9% of peer-reviewed scientific papers have concluded that humans are the main cause of climate change.
REACT study: UK infection rates rising in children under 17
UK infection rates are rising in children under the age of 17, while the epidemic in general is "neither growing nor shrinking".
Psychologists report increase in demand for anxiety and depression treatment
Psychologists have reported an increase in the demand for treatment of anxiety and depression since the start of the pandemic.
Waste and inefficiency in outdated government IT systems
Adrian Overall, CEO and Founder of CloudStratex, discusses how the UK government has historically struggled to digitally transform itself and how it can be best be addressed to ensure value for the taxpayer.
Government reform needed after latest ‘Pandora’s box’ opening
Dan Secretan, co-founder of Xapien, discusses the need for UK Government reform in light of the recent Pandora Papers data leak.
UK heat strategy to “gradually” replace fossil fuel boilers
The heat and building strategy suggests that homeowners can access £5,000 grants from April 2022, to switch out their fossil fuel boilers.
Cyber training ‘not fit for purpose’ – We need to change our online behaviour
Mark Brown, Founder of Psybersafe, explores how behavioural science can improve our response to cyber security issues.
Bringing back women to the workforce
Patrice Williams, HR Manager for Vuram, discusses how to tackle the tech gender gap and elevate women in the workforce.
Scientists witness white dwarf “switching on and off” for first time
For the first time, scientists have been able to witness a white dwarf "switching on and off" via a NASA satellite.
Scientists able to reverse negative effects of pain in brain
A study, published in Nature Neuroscience, finds that pain can block how dopamine functions - meaning that the negative effects of pain can theoretically be reversed.
Study finds plant-based jet fuel could reduce emissions by 68%
According to a US-based study, a non-edible crop can create plant-based jet fuel that can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of flying.
How to retain a human touch as government services go digital
Manish Malhotra, Head of UK Public Services, Infosys, explores how the government can retain a human touch to its services as they go digital.
Change the UK’s unhealthy relationship with alcohol
Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, Chair of the Alcohol Health Alliance, examines what must be done to change the UK’s unhealthy relationship with alcohol.
Corporate sponsors say COP26 is “very last minute”
Speaking to The Guardian, a group of corporate sponsors for COP26 have concerns about the "very last minute" organisation of the event.
A remote future for healthcare
Clare Aris, senior consultant, Entec Si, explores how the health care sector can implement remote or hybrid working while maintaining high standards of care.
Menopause: The last great taboo
Menopause is a natural part of a woman’s life, so why is it still a taboo subject and why are more women not talking about this phase in their lives?.