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The positive outcome reached over COP16 biodiversity negotiations in Rome

The continued meeting of the parties to the COP16 Global Biodiversity Conference in Rome ended on February 27, 2025. This meeting reached important agreements that show the global community's determination to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.

Agritourism: Transforming Alberta’s agriculture sector

Aarthi Janakiraman is Research Director of the Advanced SciTech Division at Everest Group. Here, she focuses on how agritourism is transforming Alberta’s agriculture sector.

Andes wildfires: Ecosystem vulnerability and soil degradation

Wildfires are devastating the fragile Andean ecosystems of Peru. A new study reveals the extreme vulnerability of the Arequipa shrublands to these blazes, with severe soil degradation hindering ecosystem recovery and threatening crucial water sources in this arid region.

Study reveals brain trauma’s role in Alzheimer’s disease development

For nearly a century, medical experts have known that individuals who suffer brain trauma, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), are at an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.

NHS delivers over 2 Million extra appointments, helping reduce NHS waiting times

The NHS has exceeded its target of delivering two million more elective care appointments, seven months ahead of schedule.

Building a better UK housing policy

John Howard, the Managing Director of John Howard Property, discusses how to build a better housing policy for the UK.

UK launches AI security institute to safeguard national security and combat crime

The UK Government is changing its approach to artificial intelligence (AI) by rebranding the AI Safety Institute as the AI Security Institute.

The Chancellor’s Plan for Growth must be matched with a clear innovation strategy

Read the opinion of Ayming UK, who stresses that the Chancellor's growth plans need a clear, long-term innovation strategy.

Physical activity linked to improved sleep quality for older adults

A recent systematic review led by researchers from Santa Catarina State University (UDESC) in Brazil has revealed the connection between physical activity (PA) and sleep quality in older adults who experienced social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

UK Government launches Clean Industry Bonus to boost jobs and low carbon manufacturing

The Clean Industry Bonus will provide financial support to offshore wind developers, focusing mainly on areas that need economic investment, including industrial heartlands and coastal regions.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope unlocks the mystery of Phoenix galaxy cluster’s star formation

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has recently made observations about galaxy clusters that will help shape our understanding of them.

Educational challenges in AI transformation: Does the UK’s AI strategy stack up?

Dr Clare Walsh from the Institute of Analytics examines the educational challenges in AI transformation and questions whether the UK's AI Strategy is effective.

How the Commission is working to reduce energy prices for all

David Sheldrake, Global Senior Vice President of Sales360 at POWWR, explains how the European Commission is working to reduce energy prices for everyone.

New government-funded fellowships explore the impact of AI on scientific research

The AI Metascience Fellowship Programme will fund researchers exploring AI's potential to transform how science is conducted, accelerate discoveries, and address key ethical and societal challenges.

Planetary boundaries threaten the viability of biomass crops for carbon capture and storage

New research raises concerns that Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) may be more complicated than expected, especially considering its environmental impact.

Harnessing the power of subscribers and data in the public sector

In an era of digital transformation, the public sector has an unprecedented opportunity to connect with citizens in meaningful ways. From our perspective, being able to give public sector leaders more understanding of the importance of utilising subscribers and better leveraging their data for future engagement is key.

World Summit: Empowering digital health transformation

Between May 28 and 29, Geneva, Switzerland, hosted an important event, the World Summit on the Information Society +20 High-Level Event, offering new insights to continue the journey towards global digital health transformation.

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