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New battery waste codes to improve the circular economy and promote recycling

To create a more sustainable and circular economy, the European Commission has updated the European List of Waste to include new waste codes specifically designed for battery-related waste.

Navigating care cover during busy holiday periods

Ben Weatherall, Director and Co-Founder of Curam, discusses navigating care coverage during busy holiday periods.

Recycling and repurposing wind turbine blades

As the demand for renewable energy grows, questions addressing the environmental impact of wind turbines have grown.

UK government launches £15 million plan to expand school based nurseries

The UK Government has launched a £15 million funding scheme to improve early years education. This scheme aims to establish up to 300 school-based nurseries across England.

Harnessing the synergies of passenger data for border security

Ygor Lutz, Chief Revenue Officer and Co-Founder of Travizory Border Security, explains harnessing the synergies of passenger data.

Less talk, more action on medical countermeasures

Dr Ayoade Alakija, humanitarian leader, WHO Special Envoy for the ACT-Accelerator, Chair of FIND and Co-Chair of the G7 Impact Investment Initiative on Global Health, outlines the negative effects of vaccine nationalism and emphasizes the importance of countries collaborating to enhance preparedness and medical countermeasures in the face of public health threats.

Lithium’s potential in Way Ratai’s geothermal hot springs

In Southeast Sumatra, Indonesia, the Way Ratai geothermal system is not only known for its therapeutic hot springs but also for its significant potential in lithium extraction.

Elder Americans face growing financial insecurity

In September the National Council on Ageing (NCOA) analysed the growing financial crisis that older Americans face, in particular those aged between 60 and older.

Green maritime travel between Europe

The UK is set to improve maritime travel by introducing "green corridors," which will help create cleaner, zero-emission shipping routes between key European destinations.

Key lessons from implimenting AI in health and care

The AI in Health and Care Award, part of the NHS AI Lab plan, was launched to speed up the development and adoption of AI technologies in healthcare.

Deaf children and mental health

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity for the UK’s 50,000 deaf children. Emma Fraser, Teacher of the Deaf at the NDCS, discusses challenges that deaf children and their families can face and how a more inclusive environment can be created.

Reducing single-use medical devices in the NHS

The UK government is launching a new strategy to help reduce the reliance on single-use medical devices in the NHS.

Social housing boom: Streamline projects with centralized software

New regulations and ambitious building targets in the UK are overwhelming social housing providers. Centralized project management software can be the key to success, offering clear goals, real-time data, and improved collaboration.

Strengthening cyber resilience through global collaboration

At the Singapore International Cyber Week, Dr Richard Horne, the CEO of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), spoke about the need for global collaboration to tackle the growing gap between escalating cyber threats and our defence capabilities.

NASA reveals New Probe Explorers proposals

NASA has recently announced a development in astrophysics: establishing a new class of missions under its Explorers Program: the Probe Explores.

Harnessing the power of visual communication in transformation projects

Change is in the air. But, while the scale and complexity of new projects across the public sector can be daunting, taking a visual approach to communication at every stage helps to achieve the clarity and alignment required to get the job done.

The health impacts of air pollution

Lorna Rothery interviewed Juan J. Castillo-Lugo, Air Quality and Health Regional Advisor at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), about the health effects of air pollution and efforts to reduce exposure.

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