Supporting families living with Huntington’s Disease
Chief Executive of the Huntington’s Disease Association, Cath Stanley, maps out the charities ongoing work to support its community, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
50% of hospitalised COVID patients have symptoms after 12 months
A new study, published in The Lancet, found that 50% of hospitalised COVID patients have at least one symptom after 12 months - with one in three of them experiencing shortness of breath.
Five new research projects will examine COVID-19 vaccine responses
Five new COVID-19 research projects will study the durability of vaccine responses, low responses linked with health conditions and the effect of booster shots.
95% of ocean surface climates could disappear by 2100
The study predicts that if greenhouse gas emissions continue at Representative Concentration Pathway 8.5, then 95% of ocean surface climates could disappear by 2100.
80% of US medical schools not investigating LGBTQ health inequalities
Research by the American Osteopathic Association finds that 80% of US medical schools are not investigating LGBTQ health inequalities - as they are not collecting the necessary data.
EU adopts Baltic Sea fishing proposal for 2022
The Baltic Sea fishing proposal, which will define sustainable sea-use in the region, has been adopted by the European Commission for 2022.
US Government inflexible on Afghanistan exit deadline
As reports of an explosion outside Kabul airport roll in, the US Government remains adamant that Tuesday (31 August) will remain the deadline for evacuation.
Online Safety Bill poses threats to encryption
Robin Wilton, director for Internet Trust at Internet Society, discusses why governments and the private sector pose threats to encrypted communications.
Constancy & plasticity in biology – the central role of hierarchical causal models
Ute Deichmann of the Jacques Loeb Centre for the History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences at Ben-Gurion University, explores the role hierarchical causal models have on constancy and plasticity in biology.
Digitalising HR – key for the future of hybrid working
George Dunnett, Chief Product Officer at Zellis, explores why digitalising human resources are key for the future of hybrid working.
Study finds suicidal thoughts in veterans did not increase during pandemic
A study by Yale University, published in JAMA Psychiatry, says that suicidal thoughts in veterans remained stable throughout the isolation of the pandemic.
Embracing digital advancements and going paperless
Paul Beaney, Customer Success Director at DEF Software, discusses the importance of seizing the momentum after COVID and going paperless in planning.
Forging a path to better estate management
Raj Krishnamurthy, CEO, Freespace, walks us through forging a path to better estate management.
Insect populations halved by LED streetlights
A new study has shown that LED streetlights reduce insect populations by half, making them more harmful than the traditional sodium bulbs.
How local governments can harness the power of their data
Glen Ocskó, Head of Local Government at Made Tech, explores how councils need to unleash the value of their data to realise the potential it has to revolutionise the way our towns and cities are run.
Women’s Equality Day: Breaking the gender bias in male-dominated industries
In recognition of Women’s Equality Day 2021, a range of female industry experts draw on personal experience and offer advice to other women on gender bias in male-dominated industries.
Supercharging biological carbon capture & food production
Richard T Sayre, Senior Research Scientist at New Mexico Consortium in the U.S., walks us through engineering improved photosynthesis for enhanced food production & carbon sequestration.
Technology as the magic key for a remote team culture
Mark Seemann, CEO, StaffCircle, investigates how technology will drive a remote team culture in a post-pandemic economy.
Study finds wildfire smoke exposure risks premature births
Researchers have found that wildfire smoke exposure can be responsible for premature births, a health consequence which is "likely to increase".
Study reveals gay men earn 6.8% less than heterosexual men
This study, published in Journal of Population Economics, found that gay men still earn 6.8% less than heterosexual men - across places in Australia, the US, and EU.