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Cancer challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa
Zisis Kozlakidis, International Agency for Research on Cancer and Chite Asirwa, International Cancer Institute, walk us through the cancer challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa today.
EU Directive on the energy performance of buildings
Adrian Brewin, Co-Founder of Reid Brewin Architects, provides an opinion commentary about the EU Directive on the energy performance of buildings, including sustainability.
European Commission pledges 60GW offshore wind capacity by 2030
The Commission has proposed a specific goal for their ambitions of climate neutrality by 2050, which is bringing offshore wind capacity up to 60GW by 2030.
Tackling the burden of pancreatic cancer in Europe
Leading pancreatic cancer experts Professor Matthias Löhr and Professor Monique van Leerdam of United European Gastroenterology’s (UEG) Public Affairs Committee discuss the importance of early diagnosis and the latest developments in treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Afro-Caribbean people with kidney problems face COVID hospitalisation
New research explores the link between ethnicity and ESKD, which finds that Afro-Caribbean patients are four times more likely to undergo COVID hospitalisation.
New data examines presence of LGBTQ people in STEM
While US researchers are rightfully examining ethnicity and gender in their fields, the data for LGBTQ people in STEM fields has been notoriously lacking, until now
Tackling Social Exclusion Through ‘Smart’ Citizen Engagement
Here, Dr Antonio Paolo Russo tells us all about SMARTDEST, a H2020 Research and Innovation project which aims to develop innovative solutions for the problems that arise due to tourism-related mobility.
Energy focus: Optimising and developing district heating
EBO Consult is working with various projects that aim to optimise or develop the district heating grid and technology. Here, we find out about two current examples of their projects in this in-depth energy focus.
Oxford COVID vaccine creates strong immunisation in older people
New data from the Oxford COVID vaccine trial shows that the UK antidote is working well at Phase two, with defining percentages expected after Phase Three is complete.
Isosorbide bis(methyl carbonate) (IBMC) & the European Green Deal
Isosorbide bis(methyl carbonate) (IBMC) is a new business opportunity to comply with the European Green Deal, explains Dr Soraya Prieto-Fernández from TECNALIA, Basque Research and Technology Alliance.
Commissioner Mariya Gabriel on COVID-19 research and innovation in Europe
EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel shares her ambitious policy plans on the coronavirus pandemic, especially in relation to research and innovation in Europe.
US experienced spike in insomnia during first COVID lockdown
A significant increase in online searches for "insomnia" signalled to researchers that the first COVID lockdown was hard-hitting on mental health in the US.
Supporting the frontline against the COVID-19 pandemic
Office for Product Safety and Standards in the UK details their support of the frontline against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Diabetes increases risk of COVID-19 brain complications
New research finds that bleeding and stroke are COVID-19 brain complications that are more frequent in people with diabetes and hypertension.
A vision of a world free from the effects of multiple sclerosis
Dr Katie Howe, Research Communications Manager at the MS Society charts a vision of a world free from the effects of multiple sclerosis.
The future of treating gestational diabetes
Dr Lucy Mackillop, Chief Medical Officer, Sensyne Health discusses the future of treating gestational diabetes.
COVID-19: Healthcare delivery and digital solutions
Fintan Grant, NHS Digital’s Programme Head for Medicines and Pharmacy charts the recent change in the speed of healthcare delivery in light of COVID-19 including the importance of digital solutions.
UKRI funds £20 million to address global plastic waste problem
The global plastic waste situation will receive an investment of £20 million from UKRI - research partnerships will begin with 11 countries.
The use of medical cannabis in the UK
Andreas Met, COO, Compliance and Director at Halo Labs highlights how the use of medical cannabis is on the rise in the UK and could offer relief to many NHS patients.
Dairy Herd Health Revolution: The need for animal welfare and sustainability
Gil Hakim, Chairman & CEO of Armenta describes the exciting Dairy Herd Health Revolution, stressing the need for animal welfare and sustainability and highlights Acoustic Pulse Technology.