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Understanding Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The challenges from diagnosis to treatment mean that ME/CFS can have a dramatic impact on patients' lives. Representatives from the British Association of Clinicians in ME/CFS (BACME) provide further insights.

Understanding skin ageing: Taking care of your skin

Cosmetic surgery isn’t necessarily the answer to stopping your skin ageing; understanding what lifestyle factors may be affecting the age of your skin could change everything.

Warning issued over pensions’ role in UK economic growth

A warning issued by the CEO of Royal London, the UK's largest member-owned insurance group, raised concerns over the government's strategy to use pensions to stimulate economic growth, the Guardian reported.

Tropical Andes Glaciers shrinking to historic lows

The tropical Andes glaciers have shrunk to their smallest size since the last ice age, showing urgent climate concerns.

Preconceived ideas, ideologies, and basic biological principles in controversies in early origin of life research

According to sociologist Robert Merton (1942), the creation of universal and objective knowledge is dependent on the detachment of scientists from their work because passion and preconceived ideas are obstacles to objectivity and scientific progress.

Solar power and storage: Is momentum building for cleaner energy?

Solar energy is an increasingly attractive option for those seeking to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and move towards reaching net zero. Yet opinion remained divided at the recent Solar & Storage Live exhibition at London’s ExCeL, where several innovative technologies were on show.

The importance of cold chain management for maintaining vaccines

Dr Nenad Miljković, President-elect of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP), outlines the critical role of cold chain management in maintaining the efficacy and safety of vaccines.

AI training with synthetic data

Generative AI models like OpenAI's GPT-4 and Stability AI's Stable Diffusion have become incredibly adept at creating text, code, images, and videos.

Personality traits linked to onset of eating disorders

A study conducted by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London has revealed significant connections between personality traits and the onset of eating disorder symptoms.

Routine blood tests could speed up cancer diagnosis for people with stomach pain or bloating

A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) suggests that routine blood tests could significantly enhance early cancer diagnosis for individuals experiencing stomach pain or bloating.

Overcoming barriers to technological change will transform public sector efficiency and productivity

With a new government in place, many people in the UK will be hoping that the public sector can be elevated into the technological 21st Century when it comes to modern systems investment.

EU AI Act: Regulation to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence

The European Union (EU) has implemented the EU AI Act, set to be the world’s first comprehensive regulation governing artificial intelligence (AI) systems based on their inherent risks.

New blood tests show promise in Alzheimer’s diagnosis

In a significant advancement for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, new blood tests have emerged as potentially groundbreaking tools.

Rebuilding parental engagement to solve the post-pandemic school attendance crisis

Research has found that schools have seen a decrease in school attendance over the past two years. One of the most significant factors cited is deteriorating partnerships between schools and parents.

Project to explore circular economy in UK buildings

A groundbreaking project is set to explore the potential of the circular economy to revolutionize the UK's building sector.

Trillions of microplastics are released monthly by a common cleaning product

A new study published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal has brought to light the significant environmental impact of a widely used household...

Exploring the Sun’s corona: Parker solar probe findings challenge existing theories

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has revealed new insights into the mysteries of the sun's corona.

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