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A more environmentally-friendly alternative to rock salt

Gareth Ellis, the Managing Director at EcoGrit Ltd, charts a safer, non-toxic, more environmentally-friendly alternative to rock salt, a granular product made with natural ingredients.
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Government Digital and Data: Attracting tech talent to Civil Service

Through digital innovation and AI, top tech talent is to drive the creation of essential and accessible public services for everyone in the UK thanks to the new brand: Government Digital and Data.
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Public sector trend predictions 2024: Addressing challenges and embracing innovation

In an ever-shifting landscape of public governance and services, the year 2024 promises to bring about notable transformations and challenges for the public sector. As we explore the public sector trends across different facets of the public sector, the common thread is the call for adaptability and innovation.
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How climate change is a danger to our health

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the global health community demand that climate change's impact on health take centre stage at COP28.
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Genetic link between microglia and Alzheimer’s disease inflammation

Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, have unveiled a pivotal connection between genetic changes in microglia, immune-regulating brain cells, and the inflammatory response associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
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Delaying action on decarbonisation makes innovation absolutely critical

Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Director of the Industrial Decarbonisation Research & Innovation Centre (IDRIC) and the UK’s Champion for Industrial Decarbonisation, explains how innovation can help keep Britain on track for net zero.
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New discovery unveils key to predicting solar activity peaks

Scientists at IISER Kolkata utilise decades-old data to enhance solar cycle forecasting and predicting solar activity peaks.
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AI revolutionises the finance industry

Rohan Whitehead from the Institute of Analytics (IoA), walks us through how AI revolutionises the finance industry.
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First ever entirely SAF powered commercial flight launched today

The commercial transatlantic flight, powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), highlights the significant efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry.
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First human case similar to swine flu detected in the UK

Health officials are urgently working to trace contacts of an individual who has been infected with the H1N2 strain.
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Hydrogen in the UK and beyond

Anthony Boden, Jon Dyson, and Davis Bigestans at Charles River Associates, tell us what we need to know about hydrogen in the UK and beyond.
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Leaked documents reveal UAE’s plans to promote oil deals during COP28

Leaked documents suggest that the United Arab Emirates, the host of the UN COP28 summit, intended to use other climate discussions with other nations to advance agreements benefiting its domestic oil and gas enterprise.
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Horizon Europe association: Switzerland and Canada in the fast lane

With the year coming to an end, we must reflect on Europe's largest funding machine “Horizon Europe”, the flagship programme that continues to push researchers to better our planet and lives through innovation and research. But who are the grant's newest associates going to be?
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Which natural remedies will help you battle a cold this year?

With the days getting colder and colder and the flu season approaching, several health professionals give their insight and recommendations on natural remedies for illnesses.
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Why the UK’s health and social care sectors must accelerate their lagging digital transformation

Max Parmentier, CEO and Co-Founder of Birdie, discusses the digital transformation within the UK's healthcare system and how new solutions can support patient care.
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Telescope array discovers second-highest-energy cosmic ray

In 1991, the Fly's Eye experiment at the University of Utah made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting the highest-energy cosmic ray ever recorded.
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Japan: Scientific advancement and innovation

Prof Dr Preethi Kesavan, Head, School of Advanced Technology and Digital Media at LSBF Singapore, expounds on the potential of scientific advancement and innovation, using the Japanese exemplar.
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Consuming ultra-processed foods associated with elevated cancers

Consuming higher-quality ultra-processed foods (UPFs) might be linked to a higher risk of cancers in the upper aerodigestive tract, encompassing the mouth, throat, and oesophagus.
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Tackling fuel poverty head on: Prioritising a holistic approach this winter

Duncan McCombie, Group Chief Executive Officer at YES Energy Solutions, discusses the challenges many people face during the winter months and the steps his organisation is taking to support them.
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WHO outline’s responsible regulations needed for Artificial Intelligence in healthcare

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a new document outlining essential regulatory considerations for applying artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.

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