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Is radon exposure linked to increased stroke risk?

A recent study has revealed a concerning association between exposure to radon and an elevated risk of a stroke.
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University of St Andrews secures ÂŁ2 million grant for Green Hydrogen Accelerator

To boost the goal of sustainable energy solutions, the University of St Andrews has received a ÂŁ2 million grant from the Wolfson Foundation to establish the Green Hydrogen Accelerator.

Navigating the future of public procurement

Let’s take a look at what the future holds for public procurement and how Framespan complements the Procurement Act 2023.
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Turning back the clock: Did the Doomsday Clock time tick closer to midnight?

The Doomsday clock, a symbolic representation of humanity's vulnerability to global catastrophes, was reset to 90 seconds to midnight by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
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Solar Farms: Changing how we power the UK

Grant Folley, Head of Origination & Planning at EDF Renewables UK, focuses on solar, which he argues is changing how we power the UK.
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Early childhood diet linked to risk factors for inflammatory bowel disease

A high-quality diet during the first year of life may significantly lower the subsequent risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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Putting sustainability at the heart of growth strategy

As pressure grows from consumers and political groups for more sustainable products and reduced environmental footprints, Raj Tugnait, CEO of Meadow outlines why more companies need to put sustainability at the core of their growth strategies.
The James Webb Space Telescope observed 19 nearby face-on spiral galaxies in near- and mid-infrared light as part of its contributions to the Physics at High Angular resolution in Nearby GalaxieS (PHANGS) program. PHANGS also includes images and data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, the Very Large Telescope’s Multi-Unit Spectroscopic Explorer, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array, which included observations taken in ultraviolet, visible, and radio light. NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Janice Lee (STScI), Thomas Williams (Oxford), PHANGS Team, Elizabeth Wheatley (STScI)

JWST reveals 19 nearby spiral galaxies in stunning clarity

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has unleashed fascinating images, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the heart of nearby spiral galaxies.

Rare footage reveals newborn great white shark near Santa Barbara

For the first time, a newborn great white shark has been spotted off Santa Barbara, California's coast.
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ScannX achieves success at the 2024 LibraryWorks Awards

ScannX, a cloud-based book scanning solution for libraries, has secured Quadruple Platinum honours at the 2024 Modern Library Awards (MLAs).
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Battery-free sensor uses sound waves for energy

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a sensory capable of using energy from sound waves to power electronic devices.
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Digital design for the public sector: How to improve services at scale

Coca Rivas, Director of Design at dxw highlights the challenges that public sector organisations face when finding new ways to improve services.
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Crown Commercial Service reveals SME action plan to boost government procurement

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has announced an SME action plan to foster a level playing field for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in...
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Transforming research through citizen social science

Dr Saffron Woodcraft from the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity unpacks empowering communities and transforming research through citizen social science.
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Engaging in music throughout life boosts brain health

The benefits of musical engagement on brain health in older adults have been unveiled.
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ICJ rules Israel must take all measures to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza

Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling concerning the Israel-Gaza conflict was concluded.
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Fortifying your law firm against the SRA’s new fining powers

As the legal sector undergoes a digital transformation, law firms grapple with cybersecurity challenges, prompting a shift towards third-party payment providers.
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AI-based diagnosis system transforms sepsis detection in children

An international research team has successfully employed the power of artificial intelligence to enhance the diagnosis of sepsis in children.
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Moon’s shrinkage and moonquakes act as a challenge for future artemis missions

Will the moon's shrinkage impact NASA's Artemis missions? potential hazards could impact NASA's Artemis missions.
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Skin cancer mutation offers hope for healing broken hearts

Is there a way to mend a broken heart? Biomedical engineers have found a potential way to mend a broken heart using a genetic mutation commonly associated with skin cancers.

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