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Enhancing UK classrooms by using AI in education

Dr. Robert Harrison, the Director of Education and Integrated Technology at ACS International Schools, addresses the potential for enhancing classrooms across the UK through the integration of AI in education.

Using solar heat to revolutionise steel and cement manufacturing

Researchers in Switzerland are introducing a method to use solar energy instead of fossil fuels to generate the high temperatures required for smelting steel and producing cement.

The mental health crisis within the NHS

In a recent survey conducted by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), it was revealed that nearly nine out of ten NHS nurses in England are working while ill.

Using embedded finance to boost innovation in public services

Public perception of government services is at a record low. At the end of 2023, Ipsos found that eight in ten Brits say public services have worsened over the past five years. To fight against this, a boost of innovation in public services is needed.

Oxford Study finds blood proteins could predict cancer risk years in advance

Researchers from Oxford Population Health's Cancer Epidemiology Unit have identified specific proteins in the blood that may predict a person's risk of developing various cancers over seven years before diagnosis.

The Impact of Sleep Deprivation: Recognising the Silent Epidemic

Lisa Artis, Deputy CEO at The Sleep Charity outlines the drivers and impact of poor sleep and why sleep deprivation must be considered a public health priority.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning in agriculture

HCR Law experts walk us through what we need to know about artificial intelligence and machine learning in agriculture.

Texas Tech Lab detects first mammal-to-human avian flu transmission

Texas Tech University's Biological Threat Research Laboratory (BTRL) identified the first known case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5N1) being transmitted from a mammal, specifically a dairy cow, to a human.

New biomarker identified for early detection of Alzheimer’s and therefore earlier diagnosis

A recent study led by the Molecular and Cellular Neurobiotechnology group at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and the University of Barcelona...

UK Gov launches measures to enhance cyber security in AI models and software

In a bid to fortify the nation's cyber defences and foster economic growth, the UK government has introduced pioneering measures aimed at bolstering cyber security in AI models and software.

UK urged to act quickly to lead the green industrial revolution

Britain has an opportunity to become a global leader in the green industrial revolution, but swift and strong action from the government is needed, according to a significant new report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

Plant virus-based treatment effective against metastatic cancer

In a recent study, researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed an experimental treatment made from a plant virus that shows effectiveness in protecting against a broad range of metastatic cancers in mice.

Understanding ADHD in Women: Key symptoms and challenges

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often displays differently in women compared to men.

Disrupting the border security landscape: How disruptors are revolutionizing border control

Next-generation systems are making the future of seamless travel a reality; Renaud Irminger, CEO and co-founder of Travizory Border Security, tells us more.

Canada’s wildfires: British Columbia faces threat as a wildfire approaches Fort Nelson

Fort Nelson, British Columbia, is under severe threat from the out-of-control Parker Lake wildfire, which has forced thousands of residents to evacuate.

Supercomputing: UK boosts research access with EuroHPC £770 million membership

Unlocking new frontiers in research, the UK joins EuroHPC, gaining access to cutting-edge supercomputing resources and enhanced funding opportunities, over £770 million, bolstering scientific innovation and collaboration across Europe.

Dementia set to cost UK economy £91 Billion annually by 2040

As the population ages, the economic toll of dementia on the UK is projected to skyrocket, reaching £91 billion a year by 2040, according to a study conducted for the Alzheimer’s Society.

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