Digital tech in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Justin Nogarede, FEPS Digital Policy Analyst, says that while digital tech can’t solve everything, can it solve anything? Read on to find out about the role of digital tech in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research finds abused parents do not teach children emotional skills
A study by the University of Georgia finds that parents who experience childhood mistreatment can fail to teach their children emotional skills.
Combined heat & power systems using renewable energy
Rohit Sen & Michael Adepoju, from the Climate and Energy Action Team at ICLEI, explain how cities can benefit from combined heat and power systems using renewable energy to create urban resilience & fight climate change.
Scientists explain what happened in first microsecond of Big Bang
A team from the University of Copenhagen say that they have identified a substance that was present in the first microsecond after the Big Bang.
Does Europe have the tools it needs to quit importing batteries?
Bo Normark, Industrial Strategy Executive, EIT InnoEnergy ponders if Europe has the tools it needs to quit importing batteries.
What should the government’s new innovation strategy look like?
Njy Rios, Director: R&D Incentives, Ayming UK & Ireland, shares insights from the roundtable discussion with industry experts as part of BEIS’ innovation strategy consultation.
Moderna say COVID vaccine 100% effective in 12-17 year olds
The Moderna vaccine has been found to be 100% effective against COVID-19 in 12-17 year olds, according to new data from the TeenCOVE study.
Scientists successfully use gene therapy to restore eyesight
Scientists in France have partially restored the eyesight of a blind man, using gene therapy - he is now able to identify blurry shapes.
How can VR help students make career decisions?
BTEC Quality Nominee, careers co-ordinator and music teacher, Emma Gaukroger from Greenwood Academy discusses how technology can help students with careers guidance.
Tech experts discuss the three-year anniversary of GDPR
In this article, tech experts explore the core components of data governance and protection in today’s cyber business landscape and offer advice on how an organisation must act if a data breach occurs.
PHE say one dose of vaccine 33.5% effective against Indian variant
Public Health England have found that both Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines against the Indian variant would have an efficacy of 33.5% in one dose.
Planning & research: The future with GP data
Dr Peter Short, Clinical Lead, GP Data at NHS Digital, describes planning & research when it comes to the future with GP data.
Beyond COVID-19: Sustainable solutions for healthcare
Mike Sanders, Chief Executive Officer at Vital Hub UK Group of Companies, explains the importance of delivering sustainable solutions for healthcare in support of the whole patient journey beyond COVID-19.
Scientists say severe COVID infections will disappear in 10 years
New mathematical modelling from the University of Utah suggests that all severe COVID infections will disappear over the next ten years - if the global population has access to vaccination.
COVID patients have antibodies “11 months after first symptoms”
Scientists are explaining that antibody production doesn't stop, it simply plateaus - in some people, COVID antibodies exist "11 months after first symptoms".
Intelligent software: Key to unlocking value for CHP plants
Wayne Davies, Energy Markets Programme Manager at Enel X UK, argues that intelligent software is key to unlocking value for CHP plants.
Scientists think protein injection could be diabetes vaccine
The idea is still at an early stage, but initial clinical study results show that immunotherapy against type 1 diabetes could function as a 'diabetes vaccine.'
Canvassing public awareness on veterinary medicines
Roxane Feller, Secretary General of AnimalhealthEurope, explains to us canvassing public awareness on the benefits of veterinary medicines.
Parliament and Council agree on EU Digital COVID Certificate proposal
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the Commission's proposal of the EU Digital COVID Certificate.
ALMA telescope finds oldest spiral morphology galaxy in existence
The ALMA telescope has located a galaxy with spiral morphology, which was created just 1.4 billion years after the Big Bang - this is the oldest ever recorded.