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Blood pressure medicines do not increase chance of COVID-19 death
Though heart damage plays a role in how someone deals with COVID-19, researchers at the American Heart Association found that blood pressure medicines don't impact your chances.
Researchers found that job insecurity overshadows fear of COVID-19
The study showed that fear of dwindling resources and job insecurity could distract individuals from following COVID-19 regulations for Americans across 43 states.
How can nanotechnology help us in our fight to slow climate change?
All forces are being brought to bear in our challenge to slow climate change, in an attempt to preserve our planet for future generations - where does nanotechnology fit in?
Is the future of cybersecurity passwordless?
Gerald Beuchelt, CISO at LogMeIn, looks to the future of cybersecurity and proposes that workplaces will be passwordless soon enough.
New evidence emerges on origin of radio signals in space
Astronomers are investigating radio signals in space, aka fast radio bursts (FRBs), often described as the biggest space mystery we have.
Diversity, inclusion and flexible working is the new normal
Tushar Agarwal, Co-founder and CEO of HubbleHQ, discusses how flexible working has neutralised decades of work limitations that are often tangled up with race and socioeconomic status.
Britain’s obesity plan: The top three ways we can transform our health
Stephen Jones, CEO and Co-Founder at Nourish Fit Food, discusses how Britain's obesity plan will continue to fail unless the concept of health itself is radically redefined.
Recruitment during COVID-19: Managing your resources
Dr Gabriela Whitehead, Head of Digital Transformation and Process Management at GISMA Business School turns the spotlight on recruitment during COVID-19, including comment on managing resources.
New research suggests antidepressants could treat childhood cancer
Researchers found that a commonly used antidepressant could treat childhood cancer - successfully stopping growth in lab experiments so far.
UKRI invests £2 million into Canada-UK quantum technology collaboration
The UK and Canada have launched a quantum technology collaboration, following an agreement to share this knowledge in 2017.
Scientists discover Moon-like asteroid hiding behind Mars
Scientists from the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) have discovered a Moon-like asteroid hiding behind Mars.
Duckbilled dinosaur fossil discovered in Africa
A new duckbilled dinosaur fossil has been discovered in Africa suggesting that they crossed hundreds of kilometres of open water to get there.
Government extends furlough scheme until March
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the government's furlough scheme will be extended until the end of March.
Are unreported falls the missing data key to improving elderly care?
Barak Katz, General Manager at Essence Smartcare, reveals how the information we currently aren’t collecting could revolutionise the effect falls have on the victims and their care networks.
How are car manufacturers adapting to a more eco-conscious climate?
Emily Hanson, Content Manager at Lease Fetcher, outlines how car manufacturers are catering to the demand for greener, more ethical vehicle choices.
AI technology can help diagnose birth defects and gestational diabetes
Researchers from the University of Seville have found that artificial intelligence (AI) can help to diagnose birth defects, gestational diabetes and preterm birth earlier.
R&D investments spearhead cyber security defence
The Digital Security by Design (DSbD) challenge received two new funding awards which will help prevent cyber security attacks.
West Midlands company become official distributor of Coronavirus killing robot
A West Midlands company has just been appointed the UK’s official dental and care home distributor of the Coronavirus killing robot called THOR UVC®.
Upgrading government digital services is crucial to pandemic recovery
James Herbert, founder and CEO of new London-headquartered tech firm, Foundry4, discusses the importance of upgrading government digital services to support an economic recovery.
A new mineral has been discovered in a lunar meteorite
A team of European researchers have discovered a new high-pressure mineral in the lunar meteorite Oued Awlitis 001, named donwilhelmsite [CaAl4Si2O11].
