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Rapid cell production for cancer treatment achieved by new machine

A new method for quickly growing cancer-killing white blood cells can potentially enhance the accessibility of immunotherapy.

The connection between genetic risks, Autism, ADHD, and screen time in children

Researchers at Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan examined screen time in autistic (ASD) and ADHD children.

Global concerns surrounding AI risks and opportunities

In a historic move, the UK Government has unveiled a comprehensive report on the capabilities and potential AI risks associated with frontier AI.
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Overcoming HPC systems storage challenges for government agencies

John Holtz, Director of Federal Sales, Panasas, uncovers the top three HPC systems storage challenges for government agencies and how to overcome them.
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Building technical skills across universities starts with understanding what is possible

Advance HE's recent report emphasises the essential role of technical skills in Higher Education's professional development, driven by technology's transformative potential.
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UK air pollution regulations are saving lives but not protecting ecosystems

UCL researchers have discovered that current air pollution regulations in the UK will prevent thousands of premature adult deaths.
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The urgent need for sustainable and ethical alternatives to fast fashion

Fast fashion allows clothing manufacturers and retailers to prioritise speed and affordably over quality, often at the expense of ethical and environmental considerations.
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Revolutionising healthcare: Towards paperless operations

Peter Williams, CEO of SMS Tech (Smart Manufacturing Solutions Technology), looks at his firm’s journey towards paperless operations and a technology-driven future for the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
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Keeping food fresh: Sunflower extract proves key in keeping blueberries fresh

To tackle the perennial problem of mouldy blueberries, researchers have discovered a natural solution within sunflower extract.
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Empower research careers strengthen the European research area

The topics discussed here by Marc Lemaître, Director-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission, are empowering research careers and reinforcing the European Research Area.

How AI combats climate change and mitigates its impact

Climate change remains one of the most pressing issues humanity has to deal with today. In this article, we discuss how AI combats climate change.
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Job vacancies decrease as UK unemployment holds steady at 4.2%

While unemployment rates remained stable, job openings continued to decline in most sectors of the economy.

Anaerobic digestion: A sustainable solution for combatting food waste

Despite the recent government review of net zero policies, food waste's environmental impact persists, highlighting the importance of anaerobic digestion.
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Enhancing wellbeing and equality: Welfare economics and effective social policies

Dr (MD) Ahmed ElBarawi, Lecturer/Executive Assistant of the Provost at Berlin School of Business and Innovation, turns the focus on welfare economics and effective social policies that enhance wellbeing and equality.

The role of the parking bay in stopping cars from getting bigger

Addressing the issue of expanding car sizes, the importance of parking bays in regulating growth is evident. Let's explore the concerns and potential solutions in the U.K..
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Air pollution: Tackling London’s slow-moving traffic conundrum

According to Transport for London (TfL), each year air pollution causes thousands of Londoners to develop life-changing illnesses.
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Batteries: A European success story?

Batteries are a great example of a European success story, and seasoned professional, Charles Feld from Grayling’s Energy, Environment and Transport practice is here to tell us all about it.
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The age of the Moon found to be 40 million years older than previous...

By examining minuscule lunar crystals brought back by the Apollo 17 astronauts in 1972, scientists have reevaluated the age of the Moon.
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Optimising land use to boost food production and carbon storage

A groundbreaking study by researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology (HeiGIT) reveals the immense potential for producing more food while enhancing carbon storage.
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The Shell card: Simplifying refuelling for public sector fleets

With a variety of applications, the Shell Card offers a comprehensive solution to the management and efficiency of public sector fleets.

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