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Some primary schools stay closed due to rising COVID-19 cases
With rising COVID-19 cases, secondary schools will officially remain shut until 18 January - but primary schools across the country have also decided to stay closed.
Smart Management of spent mushroom substrate to lead the MUSHROOM sector towards a circular...
The project aims to obtain a pelletized organic fertilizer from Spent Mushroom Substrate by implementing circular economy process.
What causes insecticide resistance?
Dr. Joel R. Coats, Distinguished Professor of Entomology & Toxicology, sheds some light on the causes of everchanging insecticide resistance.
UK brings in Tier 4 restrictions for South East and London
As of midnight tonight (20 December), London and the South East will enter strict Tier 4 restrictions - which includes no household mixing over Christmas, and no commuting to work.
How digital identities can help manage misinformation
Stephen Ritter, Chief Technology Officer at Mitek, discusses how digital identities can play into the world of fake news and misinformation.
Government communications: Listening to the hardest to reach people
Nadine Smith, UK Director, Centre for Public Impact, explores why the Government must learn to listen to the communities they so desperately want to share public health information with.
How to thrive when working remotely
Dr Nerina Ramlakhan, physiologist and sleep expert, explores how we can all thrive when working remotely with these top tips.
Zero Carbon: It’s easier than you think
Martin Kenzie, Sales Manager at 2G Energy, debunks the myth that an organisations transition to zero-carbon is complicated, disruptive and expensive.
The importance of supporting uniquely able bodied female athletes in uncertain times
Here, Mary Wilson, Paralympic athlete, shares her personal experience and health journey to highlight the importance of supporting disabled female athletes.
The rise of real-world data and digital tools: Conducting remote clinical trials in a...
Here, Mark Clements, MD PhD, paediatric endocrinologist, clinical investigator, and chief medical officer at Glooko Inc. takes part in a Q&A regarding his perspectives on remote clinical trials and data management tools.
COVID-19 and contactless: Is the retail industry ready for a cashless society?
Here, Richard Cox, managing director of Langley Business Systems, discusses whether the retail industry is ready for a cashless society as COVID-19 spearheads contactless payments.
The future of cities in Europe
Here, Open Access Government considers the future of cities in Europe, including the opinions of Anna Lisa Boni, Secretary-General, Eurocities.
Eco Statics electrostatic cleaning and disinfection system
John Catton, CEO of Eco Statics Global Ltd, tells us all about the companies innovative electrostatic cleaning and disinfection system.
Kim Schleppegrell Skaue joins Oils By Simpson: Their mission to promote natural medicine
Read on to find out more about Oils By Simpson, Kim Schleppegrell Skaue, and their joint mission to encourage natural medicine use worldwide.
TRI-HP Project: Developing trigeneration systems for multi-family buildings
Daniel Carbonell, TRI-HP Project Coordinator from SPF Institute for Solar Technology, explains how this EU funded project TRI-HP develops trigeneration systems based on heat pumps with natural refrigerants and multiple renewable sources, to provide heating, cooling and electricity to multi-family buildings.
Heat Networks: Johnson’s “rocket” for his Green Industrial Revolution
Stephenson’s Rocket was a major driver of the last industrial revolution two hundred years ago. Will the UK PM, Johnson, be able to deliver a similar principle that will be recognised in two hundred years from now?
Intelligent traffic systems (ITS) in the UK
Wilke Reints, Managing Director of Siemens Mobility Limited’s Intelligent Traffic Systems business, turns our thoughts towards intelligent traffic systems (ITS) including comment on traffic volumes, air quality and electric vehicles.
Functionality of Hemp Proteins and their Peptides
Dr. Christian Löfke, researcher and product developer at BioBloom in Austria explains why hemp protein is gaining a reputation as nutraceutical product.
Microscopic analysis of samples from penetrator impact craters
M. Danner and R.M Winglee from Department of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Washington, discuss the microscopic analysis of samples from penetrator impact craters.
Consequences of foetal development in a “sweet” uterus: The short-and long-term transgenerational outcomes
Jane C Khoury & Shelley R Ehrlich from Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, highlight the consequences of foetal development in a “sweet” uterus – including the short- and long-term transgenerational outcomes.