Detecting ancient earth-like planets easier than identifying modern Earth
Scientists at Cornell University suggest that by examining Earth's Phanerozoic era, telescopes could improve the detection of potential signs of life on exoplanets.
Entrepreneurship creates jobs, growth and innovation
Dr Padmesh Gupta, Managing Director of Oxford Business College, probes if entrepreneurship plays a vital part in creating jobs, growth and innovation.
The European Union’s Global Health program
The EDCTP partnership, a cornerstone of the EU's health research initiative that funds clinical trials in Africa, needs more certainty about its future as it marks its 20th anniversary.
Agri-business: UK dairy industry set for export boost
To bolster the UK dairy industry, the Department for Business and Trade unveils the Dairy Export Programme, aimed at expanding agri-food exports in global markets.
Logistical friction is the largest hurdle to reaching virtual wards’ true potential
Virtual wards are a means for patients who need monitoring to remain at home and for staff to know immediately when they need urgent care. Alan Payne discusses the benefits of virtual wards and the largest issues facing their adoption.
Religion promotes prisoner well-being
Discover the role religion plays in promoting prisoner well-being.
Hearing loss: Ageing and noise exposure are the two major causes
Dr Tracey Pollard from RNID, the charity which supports the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, talks us through the causes and impact of hearing loss and how RNID is working to improve research and related treatments in this field.
Creating the ideal student experience according to Placecube
Understanding the student experience in UK higher education from the perspectives of students and staff.
Science, research and innovation policy in Canada
Open Access Government provides background and updates on Canada’s science, research and innovation policy.
Reducing aviation carbon emissions through U.S. sustainable aviation fuels
Dr Reyhaneh Shenassa, Chief Engineer at the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), U.S. Department of Energy, explains how U.S. sustainable aviation fuels will reduce aviation carbon emissions.
Overcoming the ongoing challenges for rare disease patients in the UK
Gillian Molloy, Director of Market Access at AscellaHealth, examines the rare disease landscape in the UK, including progress in improving patient care and challenges in diagnostics and the development of new treatments.
Changes in public health: Highlighting the positive aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic
Zisis Kozlakidis and Caboux Elodie from the International Agency for Research on Cancer discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of changes in public health interventions and patient care.
What is ecology? How does it impact our lives?
Open Access Government briefly analyses what ecological science is, examining some of the areas it encompasses and how it protects human health, with an introduction from NEOMA Business School.
Understanding osteoarthritis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment options
With ten million people in the UK alone suffering from osteoarthritis, Dr Deborah Lee explains the prevalence of the condition, the common risk factors, and preventative measures.
Woodland birds at risk of extinction
Woodland birds in the UK are experiencing a sharp decrease in their numbers, and unless the government takes action, some species could face the threat of extinction.
Addressing oral health inequalities across Europe
Dr Freddie Sloth-Lisbjerg, President of the Council of European Dentists, examines the prevalence and impact of oral health inequalities and service disparities in Europe, exploring barriers to dental care access, the significance of workforce planning, policy recommendations and the transformative potential of digital healthcare in dentistry.
Invest in nature: Biodiversity financing for cities and regions
Dr Eszter Mogyorosy, Innovative Finance, and Barbara Riedemann, Communications both from the World Secretariat of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability World Secretariat, shed light on biodiversity financing for cities and regions, providing a roadmap to invest in nature.
Innovation, learning, policing and online safety: The King’s Speech
In the King’s Speech, we saw announcements of long-term strategies to meet deficits in healthcare training, much-needed investment in mental health services and encouragement in engagement in innovative technologies, but what about policing and public safety?
The future of healthcare: Exploring the benefits of virtual wards
The Health Tech Alliance explains the importance of digital and technological innovations, particularly virtual wards, in supporting NHS healthcare providers.
Creating an opportunity for a more transparent and consistent approach to NHS procurement
Andy Smallwood, from NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, discusses NHS procurement challenges and solutions that could help.
