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After lockdown: UK will see 27% increase in digital socialisation
Research by Sungard AS found that the UK will see a 27% increase in digital socialisation post-COVID.
Blood iron levels could be the reason behind slow ageing
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh and Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing identify blood iron levels as an ageing factor.
Abiola Bello: “#BlackLivesMatter is more than just a hashtag”
Abiola Bello, author of the Emily Knight series, gives her opinion on why #BlackLivesMatter is an essential anti-racist movement.
Covid-19: Could a vaccine be available by September?
Scientists from the University of Oxford, joint with AstraZeneca, are hopeful that their vaccine, to protect against Covid-19, could be available as early as September.
Providing specialist adult care in a post-COVID world
John Whitehead, CEO of Exemplar Health Care, discusses specialist adult care and how to continue delivering post-COVID.
What impact has lockdown had on mental health in the UK?
According to research undertaken by mental health charity, Mind, the UK's mental health has deteriorated during lockdown.
Can nanoparticles change lung cancer treatment?
A promising idea for lung cancer treatment has been developed by researchers at Lund University.
Front line worker shares insight into a post-COVID-19 NHS
Stephen Boyle, TeleTracking UK’s Product Specialist, recently returned to front line Critical Care nursing at East Cheshire NHS Trust in response to COVID-19. Here, he argues that most changes made within the NHS have been driven by necessity and not intentional innovation.
PM Boris Johnson ends 5G infrastructure plans with Huawei
On Tuesday (14 July), PM Boris Johnson cancelled 5G infrastructure plans with Chinese tech giant Huawei: What does this mean?
Poor housing conditions have damaging affect on cardiovascular health
According to a new study, people who are homeless or live in poor housing conditions may experience 60-70% higher rates of heart attacks, strokes and heart failure.
How brands can leverage online visibility during a crisis
In this article Bogdan Marinescu, MD and Founder of Digital Trails, talks about the importance of online visibility during a period when most businesses are pivoting online and we are experiencing increased competition for brand and product share of voice.
94% of wild bee and plant species lost due to climate change and agricultural...
According to researchers from York University, climate change and agricultural developments are responsible for a 94% loss of wild bee and native plant species networks.
Get comfortable with the uncomfortable: Talking about race can be difficult
Toby Mildon explains how talking about race can be difficult but overwhelmingly necessary in the era of #BlackLivesMatter and ongoing police brutality.
Investment in technology will move us from reaction to recovery
Martin McFadyen, Head of Public Sector, Virgin Media Business, explains why investing in technology will help us move from reaction to recovery amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Overcoming digital transformation barriers in the public sector
Shaun Collings, Regional Sales Director UK, Pure Storage, explores how the public sector can overcome barriers faced in its digital transformation journey.
New rule: Face masks will be mandatory for all shops
Health Secretary Matt Hancock today (14 July) confirmed that wearing face masks will be mandatory in all shops after 24 July.
Will coronavirus lead to automation ruling over human interaction?
Thomas Bradley, content writer at Lookers BMW, explores how automation could shape the future of business and how it may, in fact, play a part in helping the environment too.
A new dawn for modern healthcare services
Justin Hall, GM and VP EMEA, iRhythm Technologies, explores the impact that COVID-19 has had on the rapid scaling of new technology-enabled healthcare services.
Tackling pension panic during the coronavirus pandemic
Here, Andrew Megson, Executive Chairman at My Pension Expert, discusses whether COVID-19 has caused widespread pension panic.
Are the economic measures enough to reverse the damage caused by COVID-19?
Dr Elaine Garcia, Senior Programme Leader at London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) comments on the recent economic measures announcement made by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to help reverse the damage caused by COVID-19.
