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Over 25% of the UK have already had COVID-19
Researchers from The University of Manchester, Salford Royal and Res Consortium prove that over 25% of the UK are likely to have contracted COVID-19 already.
The NIDCR: Advancing America’s oral health through research and innovation
Here, Megan Warrender looks into the strides being made by the NIDCR to support dental research and innovation, and, in particular, how current initiatives feed into long term plans for dental, oral and craniofacial health and disease in the U.S.
Risk management for energy efficiency investments
Here, we discover that the EFFECT4buildings project provides a set of financial tools and instruments for lowering the risks of energy efficiency investments.
What is the lockdown impact on alcohol intake, gambling and porn use?
One of the key questions is soon to be answered by researchers, who will track lockdown impact on alcohol intake, gambling habits and porn watching.
Can the stress of COVID-19 make you miss a period?
Stress has been recognised by doctors as a cause for missing a period. Here we explore why these changes might occur as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and what can be done to manage them.
10 steps to proactive security for the public sector: Part 1
In the first article of a two-part series, Sascha Giese, Head Geek™, SolarWinds, shares 5 proactive security methods that public sector organisations should adopt in order to protect themselves against cybercriminals.
Preventing procurement fraud in local government with the help of machine learning
Laurent Colombant, Continuous Monitoring Solution Manager at SAS, explores the threat that procurement fraud presents to local government, and discusses the anomalies that AI and machine learning should be aware of.
Seeing the way forward for eye care in the UK
Debbie McGill, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the Association of British Dispensing Opticians, tells us all we need to know on accessing eye care and the leading causes of sight loss in the UK.
Can vitamin D reduce the risk of COVID-19 complications during pregnancy?
Dr Larisa Corda, leading Obstetrician and Gynaecologist sheds some light on how vitamin D supplementation canbe vital to maintaining good health during pregnancy, particularly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Subsurface sampling using High-Velocity impactors
Here, R.M Winglee and M. Danner, Department of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Washington, discuss robotic exploration and High-Velocity Impactors.
3% of NHS hospital staff could have COVID-19 without knowing
Cambridge researchers carried out tests that show atleast 3% of NHS hospital staff could be carrying SARS-CoV-2 without being aware of it.
Smart technologies for government buildings are key to restoring normal business operations
Funding for government building projects may seem like a low priority now, but looking ahead, ensuring these buildings work smarter will be key to restoring normal business operations, argues Liz Farrimond from iDAC Solutions Ltd.
Is the public sector ready for the adoption of electric vehicles?
Thomas Newby, COO Tonik Energy, examines if the public sector is ready for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
Fax machines must be eradicated across the public sector
Scott Wilson, director of service at eFax, explains why fax machines are still being widely used, the problems it causes and how they can be eradicated from both public and private sector organisations.
Automation and technology are driving factors behind a green future
Natasha Christou from Mediaworks explores how automation and technology have facilitated the need for companies to endeavour for a green future.
Easing physical and mental strain in the workplace
Caroline Payne, Head of Customer Advisory, Public Sector at SAS UK & Ireland, discusses how workforce analytics can be applied to help improve physical and mental strain in the workplace.
Year of the Nurse: Improving the nursing experience beyond COVID-19
Dan Wadsworth, Transformation Manager at TeleTracking International and co-founder of the social movement 15s30m, discusses what can be done to improve the day to day nursing experience beyond COVID-19.
COVID-19 spearheads digital transformation in the public sector
Dnyanesh Kale, Advisory Director at 6point6, explores the possibility that COVID-19 has accelerated the pace of digital transformation in the public sector.
Umbilical cord stem cells have the potential to treat COVID-19
Studies suggest that the use of mesenchymal stem cells collected from umbilical cord blood and tissue are a safe and effective way to alleviate symptoms of coronavirus and promote fast recovery.
Are we facing an ‘AI Winter’ or is our relationship with AI evolving?
Peter van der Putten, assistant professor in AI, Leiden University, Director of decisioning at Pegasystems, explores the 'AI Winter' and our relationship with AI.
