Moderna create vaccine trial for children aged 6 months and over
Moderna are enrolling roughly 13,275 participants in their vaccine trial for children - with the participants aged between six months to 12 years.
Campaigners call for approval of life saving COVID-19 antibody treatments
A group of patient bodies, charities and senior clinicians have urged the Government to approve the use of life-saving COVID-19 antibody treatments.
COVID vaccination “critically important” for organ transplant patients
A research letter, published in Transplantation, suggests that COVID vaccination reduces infection and death risks in organ transplant patients.
Epidemiologist says reaching herd immunity with Delta is “mythical”
Sir Andrew Pollard, head of the Oxford Vaccine Group, said on Tuesday (10 August) that herd immunity is "mythical" in relation to the Delta variant - as it still infects vaccinated individuals.
Breathing new life into outdoor education again
Nigel Miller, Group Managing Director at Active Learning Group, explores the importance of bringing outdoor education back after a long year indoors.
Research finds Black children 3.5 times more likely to be suspended
A study, published by Elsevier, finds that Black pupils at the elementary school-age are 3.5 times more likely to be given detention or suspended - in comparison to their white peers.
COVID-19 reveals the underappreciated burden of smell disorders
Chrissi Kelly, Founder of the charity AbScent, explains that COVID-19 reveals the underappreciated burden of smell disorders.
IPCC Report: The reality of climate change in undeniable terms
The IPCC released an extensive report on the current state of the world's climate and the changing planet, but what did it say about the future of our oceans?
Researchers say arctic marine bacteria can biodegrade fossil fuels
A study, published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, finds that marine bacteria in the Canadian Arctic is capable of biodegrading fossil fuels - specifically, post-oil spill.
Digital learning management: Getting the most from your hybrid classroom
Nikolaos Nikou, Founder & CEO of Classter, explores how students, teachers and parents can get the most from their new hybrid classroom with digital learning management.
How technology is making district heating a reality
David Mvula, Head of Commercial Strategy at ENSEK, reveals how technology is making district heating a reality.
Digital transformation of healthcare for the patient
Paul De Raeve, Secretary General of the European Federation of Nurses Associations, considers the importance of digital transformation to support high-quality patient healthcare.
Self-isolation rules removed for fully vaccinated close contacts
Fully vaccinated individuals will no longer be legally required to self-isolate if they come into contact with a positive COVID-19 case.
How digital solutions will support the NHS’s recovery
Matt Elcock, Founder/Managing Director of Push Doctor, charts the road ahead when it comes to how digital solutions will support the NHS’s recovery.
Six ‘must haves’ for Boris’ levelling up vision
Nigel Wilcock, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Development, shares with us the six ‘must haves’ for Boris’ levelling up agenda.
Mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Medical Reviewer & Addiction Advocate, Ray Sadoun, shares his thoughts on the extent of mental health in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Levelling up the UK with small charities and community causes
Steve Butterworth, CEO, Neighbourly, calls for policymakers and businesses to prioritise the power of small charities and community causes in order to level up the UK.
COVID-19 booster jab will offer better protection against variants
COVID-19 booster jab will protect people from existing, and potentially future, variants, according to scientists at the University of Nottingham.
EU’s AI legislation will help businesses realise the full potential of AI
Rachel Roumeliotis, Vice President of Data and AI at O’Reilly, explores how the EU’s recent AI legislation will help businesses realise the full potential of artificial intelligence (AI).
Hormones contribute to movement impairment after brain injury
Hormones released after a brain injury contribute to movement problems on the left and right sides of the body, according to a new study.