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UKAEA implementing the UK’s fusion energy strategy

Find out in this interview how the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) implements the UK’s fusion energy strategy.
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Hypervaccination: What would 217 COVID-19 vaccines do to your immune system?

Researchers looked into the case of a man who received over 200 vaccinations against Covid-19 to help deepen the understanding of hypervaccination.
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Drug development could help treat one of the most challenging cancers

A new drug development could help those battling pancreatic cancer, one of the most challenging cancers to treat.
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All you need to know about the recent UK tax cuts

In a highly anticipated announcement today, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed plans for a 2p cut to National Insurance Contributions (NIC).

Digitalising hospital operations with a net zero provider

Peter Williams, CEO of SMS Tech (Smart Manufacturing Solutions Technology), describes a net zero service provider allowing the digitalisation of any hospital operations, removing paper with quantified emission reduction, whilst improving analytics, CQC compliance and performance.
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The World Health Organization’s plan to tackle global obesity

A recent study published in The Lancet has revealed statistics regarding obesity, revealing that more than 1 billion individuals worldwide were struggling with obesity...
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AI transparent medical diagnostics model unveiled

Artificial intelligence (AI) models can change the world of medical diagnostics.
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Massive stars’ radiant influence on planetary formation

Massive stars played a pivotal role in shaping the birth of planetary systems.
Sepsis, bacteria in blood

How do we tackle sepsis?

How do we tackle sepsis? What role do infection prevention and control play? What are the symptoms? How do we treat sepsis and reduce its risk? Let’s discover more about sepsis here.
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Human activity pushes Earth’s freshwater resources beyond pre-industrial limits

Analysis of global freshwater resources has revealed alarming trends, indicating that human activity has dramatically altered the Earth's freshwater cycle.
Pulsar in deep space. Collapse of a stellar core to a neutron star

Distant lights in space: Fermi Telescope unveils a hidden universe of pulsars

NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has illuminated a hidden field of pulsars, revealing 294 gamma-ray-emitting pulsars with an additional 34 awaiting confirmation These findings mark...
A drone shot of a farmer standing with a potential buyer for his crop in the wheat field on his sustainable farm in Embleton, North East England. The farmer is explaining everything about the crop. The crop is first wheat and is going to be used in low quality flour for baking and will be harvested in early September.

Sustainable agriculture: A vital cog in building a sustainable economy

Aarthi Janakiraman, Global Research Director, TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, turns the spotlight on sustainable agriculture, which she argues is a vital cog in building a sustainable global economy.
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Artificial intelligence outperforms humans in creative thinking

Artificial intelligence has overtaken humans when it comes to creative thinking.
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EU research and innovation policies

Open Access Government provides an overview of Horizon 2020, the European Union’s research and innovation programme (2014-2020), its successor, Horizon Europe (2021-27), plus the European Research Area policy.
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The revolutionary role of book scanners in modern libraries: The power of knowledge digitized

Learn about the revolutionary role of book scanners in modern libraries, or in other words, the power of knowledge digitized from ScannX, Inc.
The "Big Bang" explosion in deep space

Astronomers unlock the secret of heavy element formation in cosmic collision

An international team of astronomers has discovered the mysterious origins of heavy elements in the universe.
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€500 million to promote advanced materials for greener digital transition

The European Commission has revealed a strategy to push the EU to the front of advanced materials technology, crucial for the twin transition towards a greener and more digital economy.
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Study links air pollution particle to Alzheimer’s Disease symptoms

Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), UNSW Sydney, and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore have found a link between air pollution and Alzheimer's disease.

UK gender gap in health: How can remote monitoring create fair female healthcare?

Natalie Duffield explains how Inhealthcare – a UK leader in digital health and remote monitoring – is helping NHS organisations to develop and deliver technologies that can help close the gender gap in health outcomes and provide fair access to women’s clinical services.
Tree nursery in the forest, plastic tubes protecting seedlings. Plantation of Newly Planted Trees Supported by Wooden Stakes and Plastic Tubes in a Cleared Forest

Supporting tree-planting initiatives could relieve pressure on the NHS

Doctors call for immediate action to prioritise the environment due to its crucial role in improving public health and helping the strain on the National Health Service (NHS).

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