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NHS Digital in Flux: Assessing digital health and the true magnitude of change

As the NHS endeavours to harness digital tools and use health data to improve services, Sam Shah, Chief Medical Strategy Officer at Numan, considers the hurdles that need to be overcome to achieve this digital transformation.
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Meat consumption reduction with cigarette-style warning labels

A study from Durham University highlights the potential impact of cigarette-style warning labels on meat product.
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4 heart-healthy tips for navigating menopause related changes

Healthcare professionals have observed that alterations in hormone levels and body composition that occur during women's transition into menopause can heighten the likelihood of developing heart disease following menopause. 
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Innovating fuel cells: Breaking the barriers towards a hydrogen future

Eliska Krizova, Fuel Cell Stack Engineer, at Bramble Energy, discusses the main challenges to a hydrogen future and some of the innovations helping clear...
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Sunflowers sun-tracking mystery unveiled by UC Davis researchers

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have uncovered a fascinating secret behind sunflowers sun-tracking, shedding light on a novel mechanism that defies previous assumptions.
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Examining the Salem witch trials: Digitising 400 years of historical records

In this exclusive, we hear from Matt Killen, CIO of the City of Salem, as he describes the process of digitising 400 years of historical records and the value of making history accessible.
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Mesothelioma: The unravelling of a perplexing puzzle

Dr Avinash Hari Narayanan (MBChB), Clinical Lead at London Medical Laboratory, explores the key challenges in mesothelioma prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
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Light-induced evaporation: Study shows light can trigger water evaporation without heat

Evaporation happens around us all the time. However, a recent study found a surprising factor where evaporation can take place without heat present.
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Energy policy priorities for Europe, including Sweden

Ebba Busch, Minister for Energy, Business and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, charts the energy policy priorities for Europe, including those of her own Government in Sweden.
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UK’s quantum strategy advances with ÂŁ14 million in funding

In a development at the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase, Science Minister George Freeman is set to unveil a significant boost for the nation's burgeoning quantum strategy with over ÂŁ14 million in funding.

How virtual health services can build stronger customer relationships for insurers

Dominic Howard, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Teladoc Health, underscores how integrating virtual health services with insurance bolsters relationships, aids in crises, and fosters trust for customers.
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How can health professionals help to tackle air pollution?

Dr Malcolm White, Clean Air Specialist at the charity Global Action Plan, explains how healthcare professionals can play a vital role in tackling air pollution and educating the public on associated health risks.
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James Webb’s view of the Crab Nebula

The James Webb telescope, operated by NASA, recently observed the Crab Nebula, a remnant of a supernova explosion situated 6,500 light-years away in the Taurus constellation.
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AI to transform military engineering capabilities

In a groundbreaking development, an AI-powered tool is set to revolutionise military engineering capabilities by swiftly identifying equipment faults.
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Canada’s natural resources: Supplying the world

Cody Battershill, Founder and Spokesperson for CanadaAction.ca, explores how Canada’s natural resources make it the ideal supplier nation of natural resources to the world.
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Alternative battery chemistries: Which are winning the race to market?

The increasing focus on alternative batteries arises from concentrated lithium extraction in certain regions, raising concerns about future supplies and global reliance on Li-ion batteries.
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Less frequent, equally effective, weekly insulin injections: The future of diabetes treatment

Research conducted by the University of Surrey suggests that insulin icodec, a weekly basal injection, may be just as effective when treating type 1 diabetes compared to daily basal insulin treatments.
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Our environments natural salt cycle is being altered by human activities

A recent study led by University of Maryland Geology Professor Sujay Kaushal reveals that human actions are disrupting the natural salt cycle globally, potentially jeopardising ecosystems and human well-being.
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Ecological sustainability for the future of all life on Earth

The Born Free Foundation’s Head of Conservation, Dr Nikki Tagg and Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones, say that ecological sustainability is an essential element for the future of all life on Earth.
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Antibiotic resistance threatens young lives worldwide

Antibiotics used to treat common infections in infants and children are becoming increasingly ineffective worldwide.

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