Scientists say women faced food insecurity during India’s lockdown
The study, published in Economia Politica, finds that the Indian COVID lockdown led to women facing greater food insecurity - due to fluctuations in food prices and pre-existing social issues.
£1.1 million given for Long Covid research
A new research project, known as LISTEN, has been awarded £1.1 million of UK government funding to support people with Long Covid.
NHS say 170,000 Moderna jabs to expire in next two weeks
According to The Guardian, the NHS is concerned that 170,000 Moderna jabs will expire soon - as vaccine take-up in the 18-25 year old bracket slows down.
The public sector can be at the vanguard of a net-zero built environment
Ron Cowley, CEO of the Active Building Centre, ponders how the public sector has a vital role to play in driving the move to the decarbonisation of buildings.
How to make hybrid working more effective with DAM
Mike Paxton, VP at Canto, explains why digital asset management software is empowering teams for a future where hybrid working is the norm.
Long Covid: The long road to recovery
Suzanne Marshall, Clinical Governance Officer at FirstCare, discusses how the UK public sector can cope with the expected rise in long Covid.
Report reveals mental health impact of sitting down too much
During the pandemic, people spent significantly more time sitting down due to isolation or remote working - but what is the mental health impact?
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Surgeons say trauma informed care can “break cycle of violence”
According to the American College of Surgeons, trauma informed care can help to "break the cycle of violence" - surgeons are usually the first healthcare professional to treat victims of violence.
SysAdmin Day: Honouring sysadmins for their work behind the scenes
Today is SysAdmin Day: An annual day of celebration for system administrators and their year long, smooth running of enterprise.
Argentinian study says 60% of people have difficulty thinking after COVID
A new study in Argentina is investigating the cognitive impacts on virus survivors - scientists found that 60% of participants have difficulty thinking after COVID.
Scientists say adapt plant roots to protect food security from climate
Overheating is creating issues for agriculture across the globe - now, scientists think that adapting plant roots to the heat could protect food security.
US study says racial disparities in vaccination problematic for 10 years
Scientists, looking at the US population, reveal that racial disparities in vaccination have been an ongoing issue for the last ten years.
Half of parents may not vaccinate under-12 children against COVID
According to a CUNY study, only 49% of parents said they would vaccinate their under-12 child against COVID - with a further 25% saying they would not.
One third of US parents still believe boys are better at sports
Even at the Olympics in 2021, women and girls are oversexualised when competing and face significant obstacles - now, researchers say that even one third of parents believe that boys are better at sports.
New black hole observation proves Einstein’s theory of relativity
A Stanford University astrophysicist, Dan Wilkins, observed the first detection of light from behind a black hole - proving that Einstein's general theory of relativity works.
Flexibility and smart analytics are critical to electoral canvass efficiency
William Quinton, Head of Elections, Idox, ponders what the Japanese relay team can teach us about harnessing technology to optimise the annual electoral canvas.
Digital skills: The key to public sector success
Graham Hunter, VP of Skills at CompTIA, explains why it is crucial that governments encourage and enable flexible learning and certifications in order to thrive in the new world of remote work.
The pandemic, after the pandemic: Healthcare transformation can help solve staff burnout
Mike Hobby, Healthcare Transformation Partner, Checkit, explores how healthcare transformation can put a stop to staff burnout before it becomes a pandemic itself.
Study with one million vaccinated people finds AstraZeneca is safe
The study, pre-printed in The Lancet, found that blood clots were far more common in people with COVID-19 than people vaccinated with AstraZeneca.
Students across the UK to receive consent education classes
Reclaim These Streets has joined forces with Shout Out UK to deliver comprehensive consent education classes to students across the UK.