The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is increasing its commitment to helping local Government address the climate crisis with an additional £180,000 investment in the Local Government Association’s (LGA) Sustainability Improvement Programme (SIP).
An 'AI scientist', working in collaboration with human scientists, has discovered that combinations of cheap and safe drugs could be effective at treating breast cancer.
Once a year, maybe twice if they’re cautious, businesses invite a third party to find holes in their defences, patch a few, file the PDF report, and move on. The assumption is that the security picture stays the same, but it doesn’t, not even close.
Irene O. Aninye, PhD, Chief Science Officer at the Society for Women’s Health Research, examines the consequences of overlooking sex and gender differences in research and clinical care.
In a groundbreaking first, psilocybin is entering gastroenterology. Dr. Erin Mauney leads a pioneering study exploring how psychedelic therapy could transform treatment for millions suffering from treatment-resistant Irritable Bowel Syndrome, offering new hope for gut-brain disorders.
The new Procurement Act 2023 introduces "open frameworks," revolutionising public sector buying. These flexible agreements, unlike traditional closed frameworks, allow new suppliers to join throughout their up to eight-year lifespan, fostering greater competition, innovation, and value for money.
New research has found that consuming foods rich in flavonoids, such as tea and dark chocolate, could lower their risk of developing health conditions and increase longevity.
Having a pet dog may lower the risk of eczema in children who are genetically prone to the condition, shedding light on how environmental factors may influence genetic risks.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has completed its comprehensive imaging of the Sombrero galaxy, revealing its huge stellar bulge and intricate dust disk in stunning near-infrared detail. These observations are key to understanding the galaxy's turbulent past and evolution.
In this insightful piece, Mirco Peron, Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management at NEOMA Business School, argues that embracing technology could help Europe develop a circular economy.
Jason Lee at Moody’s explains business activity intelligence (BizINT), which is powering investigations into national security threats. While intelligence agencies face an uphill battle to uncover threats to national security, the digital footprints that bad actors leave behind in their day-to-day activities can propel investigations.
It is a legal requirement to assess the risk posed by legionella bacteria in all commercial properties. The risk assessment must be “suitable” and “sufficient”. As the complexity of water systems increases, along with the number of outlets, components, and systems, the need for expert external assistance tends to rise.
