Leveraging innovations in health tech to mitigate health care disparities
From desktops to laptops, smartphones to smartwatches, technology has come to play an increasingly central role in our lives, but what about health tech? And as the influence of technology has spread across industries, crucial sectors like education and healthcare have seen noticeable transformations.
The benefits of cold water swimming on menopausal symptoms
Can cold water swimming offer relief for menopausal women's physical and mental symptoms?
Are personalised running shoes the future?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology engineers find a way to personalise running shoes to optimise performance using their new model.
Water filtration system aims to transform global clean water access
Could this new portable water filtration be the solution to the global water crisis?
Reimagining higher education learning and inclusion by utilising students voices
“We have untapped data and insight at our fingertips, isn’t it time we embraced student voice to improve inclusivity and innovation?” suggests Kristen McCartney from Northumbria University. How can students help inform and improve higher education?.
Plant-based diets during pregnancy linked to higher risk of preeclampsia
The popularity of plant-based diets has increased in recent years, mainly driven by environmental and animal welfare concerns.
The Cloud Compute agreement update
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) says that there is greater choice and range in public sector cloud technology, concerning the Cloud Compute agreement update.
Blood test shows promise in identifying Alzheimer’s disease early
A £5 million project started in the UK last year aims to enable individuals to receive Alzheimer's diagnoses within seconds through the National Health Service (NHS) within the next five years.
Building lasting loyalty: The power of exceptional customer experiences
In today's fiercely competitive business landscape, the path to success lies in creating remarkable customer experiences. Unhappy customers will vote with their feet, often without sharing what has led them to move away from a particular organization.
Oral insulin delivery: A smarter solution for insulin management
Scientists have discovered a way to supply insulin to the body, which could benefit the lives of 425 people worldwide battling with diabetes.
Placecube asks: What does your digital place look like?
Jason Fahy, Chief Executive Officer at Placecube, explains how the public sector is using its open-source, low-code, Digital Experience Platform, Digital Place, to accelerate its digital transformation.
The general principles behind neuronal connectivity
A single set of basic networking principles governs how neurons wire together, shaping the brain's circuitry.
The non-invasive cancer-grade probing system
Researchers have introduced a non-invasive method for determining the malignancy grade of glioma tumours.
A new study highlights the challenges to the carbon footprint faced by urban agriculture
A recent international study by the University of Michigan has discovered that fruits and vegetables grown in urban farms and gardens carry a carbon...
Migrants, immigrants, democracy and voting rights: The unheard voices of Britain
With voting rights at risk for certain demographics, it is more important than ever that we reinforce trust in the British democratic system and give a voice to all residents who call Britain home, argues Alina Vaduva, Royal Docks School of Business and Law.
Astronomers locate unknown object within the Milky Way: NGC 1851
Astronomers have discovered a mysterious celestial object in the Milky Way using the MeerKAT Radio telescope.
The Doomsday Clock announcement: All you need to know
The Bulletin, stewards of the Doomsday Clock, will be announced on 10:00 a.m. EST/1500 GMT, January 23, 2024.
Daily multivitamins slow cognitive ageing and prevent memory loss
The COcoa supplement and multivitamin outcomes study (COSMOS) revealed promising results in the fight against cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.
Digital infrastructure to connect all communities
Ian Newbury, Business Development Director, Mobile Network Operators & Digital Infrastructure at BT Wholesale, examines how to open the gateway to digital infrastructure that connects all communities.
AI unlocks cancer treatment secrets
Using artificial intelligence, scientists have tackled one of the toughest challenges in cancer research.
