Would you trust AI to predict your future life events?
Artificial intelligence (AI) model, life2vec, is capable of predicting life events, including estimating the time of death, by analysing health data.
The challenges and opportunities through the eyes of tomorrow’s doctors and nurses
Elsevier Health's Clinician of the Future 2023: Education Edition, the third instalment in the program, unveils insights from over 2000 medical and nursing students, shedding light on their perspectives, challenges, and aspirations.
How EVs and charging networks shape tomorrow’s cities
evec explains how EVs and charging networks are shaping tomorrow’s cities.
How Japan’s aging population is shaping the future of nursing care
How will the aging population impact the provision and sustainability of care? We put the question to Dr Yukari Nakano, Executive Officer at the Japanese Nursing Association.
Unleashing the opportunity of digital technologies for developing health systems
Suzanne Wait and Catherine Whicher from The Health Policy Partnership discuss the opportunities to improve populations’ wellbeing and access to care by harnessing innovative digital health tools and technologies.
Unlocking the value of low-and zero carbon solutions for public sector fleets
Euan Moir, Head of Fleet Solutions at Shell UK, answers questions on the issues facing decarbonising public sector fleets, and why it is important.
Understanding brain plasticity: The secrets behind daydreaming
Mice offer valuable insights into the mysterious world of daydreams and their potential impact on brain plasticity.
Paleobiology: Unveiling ancient African ecosystems with Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool in paleobiology and archaeology.
Navigating the landscape of digital mental health care: Co-creation and human rights as guiding...
Digital technologies have emerged as a promising solution to transform mental health systems and meet our populations’ increasing mental health needs. Francesca Centola, Policy and Knowledge Officer at Mental Health Europe, outlines the principles that should guide such a digital transformation.
Hidden population of stars behind mysterious supernovae
Scientists have unravelled the mystery surrounding hydrogen-poor supernovae, cosmic explosions that can outshine entire galaxies.
Prioritising brain health in Europe and beyond
With the growing burden of brain disorders, it is more important than ever to ensure the necessary approaches are available; the European Brain Council discusses the priorities for supporting brain health and research in Europe and beyond.
Space exploration and the nature of the divine
Revd Professor David Wilkinson, Astrophysicist at Durham University, highlights space exploration and the nature of the divine.
Rockford associates: Providing a financial lifeline for councils in 2024 and beyond
Recovery audit specialists, Rockford Associates, discuss how increasing financial pressures are impacting local councils, the services they provide, and, therefore, the welfare of residents, and how their company can help.
Embracing an all-IP future: Navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in the UK public sector...
With the UK’s PSTN networks set to be switched off in 2025, the importance of the transition to IP systems and the infrastructure associated with it cannot be understated.
Increased diabetes testing is needed to halt a tsunami
35.3% of British adults are likely to have prediabetes. Dr Avinash Hari Narayanan (MBChB), Clinical Lead at London Medical Laboratory, argues that increased diabetes testing is needed to ensure 18 million people don’t go on to develop ‘full-blown’ diabetes.
Understanding psoriasis: Symptoms, causes, and treatments
Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease that can impact sufferers’ mental and physical health. We discuss the complexity of the condition as well as the emergence of effective treatments with the national UK charity The Psoriasis Association.
Where the UK’s solar revolution stands
Barry Bennett, Managing Director of BELECTRIC’s UK subsidiary, provides insight into the UK’s solar revolution and the key hurdles the energy sector must overcome on the path to achieving the country’s net zero targets.
What can local governments do to combat heat stress and increase safety?
Wildfires and record heat waves turn our summers into a nightmare. In this vein, what can local governments do to combat heat stress and increase safety? Vasileios Latinos, Head of Resilience and Climate Adaptation at ICLEI Europe, provides a detailed response.
COP28 reaches agreement to steer away from fossil fuels
The COP28 event has concluded with an agreement recognising the importance of transitioning away from fossil fuels.
SFP: Leading sustainable change in commitment and performance
Dr Michael (Mike) Beer, Professor Emeritus at Harvard Business School, highlights the impact of SFP and the rudiments of leading sustainable change in commitment and performance.
