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NHS staff pay talks needed now as UNISON warns of minimum wage risk

UNISON warns thousands of NHS workers could fall below minimum wage without urgent pay talks as pressure mounts on the Government to act before April.

Innovation in attenuation systems – ready for take-off

The need to control costs and improve sustainability is shifting perspectives on water attenuation systems. Jack Shuttleworth from Forma discusses an innovative stormwater management system at Manchester Airport, using a modular approach that eliminates the need for large tanks.

Understanding the next era of AI and innovation

A new report, jointly published by EIT Health and EIT Digital, challenges the idea that coding skills alone drive success in Europe’s AI startup ecosystem.

Dynamically installed anchors for offshore floating wind farms

Jon Tore Lieng, Managing Director of Deep Sea Anchors AS, guides us through the topic of dynamically installed anchors for offshore floating wind farms.

MHRA approves Tofersen for rare inherited form of motor neurone disease

The MHRA has approved Tofersen to treat SOD1-related motor neurone disease (MND), a rare inherited form of the condition.

NASA launches TRACERS mission to study Earth’s magnetic shield

NASA has launched a new mission called TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) to study how Earth’s magnetic field defends the planet from space weather.

Long-term air pollution exposure increases dementia risk, study finds

A University of Cambridge study reveals that prolonged outdoor air pollution exposure is associated with a significantly increased risk of developing dementia.

Navigating the pressures in ophthalmology services: A call for sustainable reform

Dr Konstantinos Bouras is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Clinical Director at Moorfields CUH, Moorfields Eye Hospital and Moorfields Private. Here, he discusses the pressing challenges facing the UK’s ophthalmology sector and the need for sustainable policy measures to enable equitable access to ophthalmology services.

Dementia takes 3.5 years to diagnose after symptoms begin

A UCL-led study finds dementia diagnoses are delayed by an average of 3.5 years after symptoms appear, with even longer waits for early-onset cases.

European recognition for world’s first non-invasive glucose monitor: GLUCOWEAR

Afon Technology is revolutionising diabetes care with its innovative GlucowearTM – the world’s first non-invasive, real-time continuous glucose monitor. Company CEO, Sabih Chaudhry, explains how the technology is being recognised and developed.

Why a cloud based archive makes sense for your digital pathology solution

When Hospital Clínic de Barcelona initiated a project to digitize its pathology department, it anticipated greater efficiency, more convenient access to studies and easier collaboration among care team members.

£30 million will boost the decarbonisation of shipping and power up the UK coastal communities

Coastal communities across the UK are set to benefit from a new £30 million investment that will make shipping greener, create skilled jobs, and drive local economic growth.

New photonic technologies take centre stage at joint EU-UK summer school

The 2025 Joint EU-UK Summer School on Optical Interconnect for AI, Hyperscale, Space and Quantum was held in St Andrews, Scotland, this July, bringing together leading researchers, engineers, and innovators from across Europe and the UK.

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.

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