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COP30 shifts the focus from promises to delivery on coal transitions

As COP30 comes to an end in Brazil, the global spotlight is firmly on converting climate pledges into concrete action.

New analysis reveals actual cost of PTSD in the UK exceeds £40 billion annually

A new BMJ Open study estimates that PTSD costs the UK over £40 billion a year, excluding many hidden expenses like family support and stigma.

Astronomers spot HD 135344B forming around a distant star

Astronomers have potentially captured the HD 135344B planet during its formation process, allowing for a new understanding of how planetary systems like ours come into existence.

£40m funding boost to advance autism, ADHD, and neurodevelopmental treatments

A major £40 million investment will drive pioneering research at the University of Edinburgh, aiming to transform diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as autism, fragile X syndrome, and ADHD.

Making hybrid work efficient and cost-effective: A Q&A with Clearooms’ founders

As hybrid working becomes a permanent fixture in the UK public sector, organisations are seeking more efficient and cost-effective ways to manage their workspaces. Clearooms, a leading provider of desk and room booking solutions, is helping public bodies navigate this shift.

Closing the gap: How KubeVirt, Kubernetes, and open ecosystems are reshaping virtualisation

Craig Anderson, Director at Frontier Digital Ltd, discusses the evolution of virtualisation, highlighting KubeVirt as a competitive alternative to traditional VMware solutions.

Oxyhydrogen therapy: Reducing inflammation and oxidative stress

Oxyhydrogen is a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen produced through water electrolysis. Inhalation offers therapeutic benefits, often delivered via nasal cannulas or masks. Recent research highlights molecular hydrogen (H2) as a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties; Alexander Nenov from Water Fuel Engineering explains.

Streamlining clinical correspondence: Reducing administrative workload in the NHS Trusts

This article explores how automation, particularly through platforms like Synertec’s Prism, is transforming communication workflows across the NHS, reducing errors, saving time, and significantly improving the patient experience.

Digital pathology adoption in the NHS

Explore the implementation of Digital Pathology in Histology throughout the NHS in the UK and the current state of digital usage, including challenges, implementation and opportunities for innovation.

UK introduces new hydrogen projects that are creating over 700 jobs

The UK's green hydrogen industry has introduced 10 commercial-scale HAR1 projects from the government's flagship hydrogen programme, and they are now set to begin construction.

Europe takes steps in tracking human-caused CO₂ emissions with MicroCarb satellite

As efforts to combat climate change continue to grow, accurately identifying the sources of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions has become more critical than ever before.

What if your lighting could pay for itself and hit your net-zero goals?

Towns and cities are under pressure to develop safer, sustainable, and cost-effective public spaces while pursuing net-zero goals. With rising energy costs and urban expansion, solar lighting offers an off-grid solution that improves public areas without overloading infrastructure or budgets.

EU-LIFE suggests a stronger focus on research and innovation in EU’s long term budget

EU-LIFE, a partnership between 17 leading life sciences research institutes across Europe, has released an open letter calling on the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of the EU to put Research and Innovation (R&I) at the centre of Europe’s future competitiveness.

PFAS exposure linked to 31% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes

New research shows that exposure to PFAS chemicals may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by disrupting metabolism and affecting blood sugar regulation.

43% of drug-related deaths in UK healthcare workers linked to hospital-only drugs

King’s College London researchers warn of elevated risk from hospital-only medications and illicit drug use within healthcare settings, linking patient and healthcare worker fatalities to gaps in prescribing, discharge planning, and policy.

Innovation IF23 Call boosts European decarbonisation with six new projects

The European Commission has expanded its support for clean technology development by awarding grant agreements to six additional projects under the Innovation Fund 2023 general call for Net-Zero Technologies (IF23 Call).

Europe launches an extended AIoD platform to improve research and innovation

Europe is advancing its efforts to become a global leader in artificial intelligence by launching a newly expanded AI on Demand Platform (AIoD).

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