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New supercapacitor technology captures CO2 and generates energy

Researchers at Politecnico di Torino have developed new energy storage technology that could help tackle two major global challenges: reducing industrial carbon emissions and boosting renewable energy efficiency.

The science and art of dispensing optics

The science and art of dispensing optics are ever dynamic, writes Daryl Newsome from the Association of British Dispensing Opticians. Opticians must adopt new technology, adapt their practice of dispensing and take ownership of innovation, he argues.

COVID-19: The challenge of healthcare logistics

Zisis Kozlakidis, International Agency for Research on Cancer, with Erik Steinfelder, Thermo Fisher Scientific, chart the challenges in healthcare logistics in relation to COVID-19.

Is the tide turning in favour of tidal power?

The UK government estimates that tidal power could meet around 20% of our electricity demands, an amount which could change the dynamics of energy in this country.

Is technological efficiency the key to the NHS hitting net-zero?

Edward Belgeonne, founder, & CEO Bantham Technologies, discusses how innovative technology is key to hitting net-zero and creating more time to care in the NHS.

AstraZeneca vaccine cannot stop the South African mutation

The new results led to the South African Government suspending use of AstraZeneca in their vaccination programme, as it is no longer able to stop the mutation - but could still prevent hospitalisation and fatality.

Geophysical research: The Earth’s non-linear properties

Hatam H. Guliyev and Rashid J. Javanshir discuss a fascinating aspect of geophysical research that concerns the Earth’s non-linear properties.

Scientists saw COVID mutating in patient after convalescent plasma

UK based scientists witnessed how COVID-19 can mutate in a highly vulnerable patient, even when that person is undergoing convalescent plasma treatment.

COVID-19 and coevolving informatics: Defence logic from meiosis to AI

Chris Girard, Associate Professor at Florida International University, explores COVID-19 and coevolving informatics, including comment on defence logic from meiosis to AI.

The app going up against centuries of education inequality

Nishat spoke to Tania Rosas who launched O-lab, the app created to fight education inequality for Indigenous students.

UK Government and CureVac partnership to tackle COVID-19 virus variants

The UK Government and vaccine manufacturer CureVac have partnered to rapidly develop new vaccines in response to new COVID-19 virus variants.

UK regulator assures safety of COVID-19 vaccines

Recent data published by the UK’s independent medicines regulator assures the Pfizer/BioNTech and the Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccines meet strict regulatory standards for safety

Scientists invent AI that creates COVID vaccine candidates within seconds

Scientists usually take months to analyse potential mutations of the virus, but this new AI can create COVID vaccine candidates within seconds.

Mandatory hotel quarantine will begin on 15th February

The government has confirmed that from the 15th of February travellers entering the UK from a country on the travel ban list will be required to quarantine in a government-approved hotel.

UK collaboration will revolutionise rare disease treatment

The Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) has developed a scalable, sustainable and more cost-effective way to manufacture oligonucleotides and treat rare diseases.

The impact of remote learning on your child’s vision

Roshni Patel BSc (Hons) MCOptom, Professional Services Manager at Lenstore, discusses how learning at home and spending more time indoors might have an effect on your child’s eyes and what you can do to mitigate any problems.

97.2% of in-person COVID test results returned the next day

NHS Test and Trace turnaround times continue to rise as 97.2% of in-person COVID test results are returned the next day.

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