Trees in the urban environment: ‘Seeing’ roots underground
Dr Nina Bassuk, Professor at the Urban Horticulture Institute, School of Integrative Plant Science explores roots underground and research into trees in the urban environment.
GDPR in biobanking for precision medicine research: The challenges
R.T. Lawlor, Z. Kozlakidis and M. Bledsoe from the International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories note challenges in GDPR in biobanking for precision medicine.
Research reveals students are not getting enough exercise at school
More than a third of students (37%) worldwide don’t exercise at school, according to new research by Cambridge International
What’s more, girls are less likely...
Genetics: Understanding the origins of our biological traits
Virginie Courtier-Orgogozo, Directeur de recherche at CNRS explains an aspect of genetics that concerns understanding the origins of our biological traits.
The Roche digital solution to the diabetes challenge
Diabetes is described as the epidemic of the 21st Century, in the view of Roche Diabetes Care, who are using digital technology and data management to help patients, healthcare professionals and payers address this costly challenge
Big prizes awarded to European electricity prediction specialists
Three European predicition specalists have won prizes worth €2 million for developing the most accurate predictions of electricity flow through a grid.
Disabled employment reaches record high
Real wages are up for the eighth month in a row and 973,000 more disabled people are in work since 2013
5 trends to transform the way we learn in 2019
Shaped by technology, new advances and alternative ways of thinking; the way we learn is changing. A report by the Open University shows how it has evolved
Meet the top 25 cryptocurrency coins
BitcoinPlay break down more than 2000 cryptocurrencies to present the Top 25 coins of 2018
Until recently, it was not conceivable that there would be...
Early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders: Where are we now?
Dr Gerry Morrow shares his thoughts on the current state of play when it comes to the early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders, and asks the questions, can we screen, and should we screen?
Healthcare is top priority for global citizens, report finds
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), quizzed global citizens from 50 different countries to learn how well the needs of their populations are being met.
Taking high tech steps to reduce the cost of staff turnover
Staff turnover has a serious impact on a company, costing time, resources and money, according to recent reports collected by Instant Offices
Prostate Cancer UK calls for screening programme and more research
Angela Culhane, Prostate Cancer UK Chief Executive discusses the tools needed to create a screening programme to stop prostate cancer killing men.
UK launches ‘Purple Tuesday’, the first accessible shopping day
Today see's the launch of 'Purple Tuesday', the UK's first accessible shopping day, organised by the disability organisation 'Purple'
UK fashion brands join the fight against Modern Slavery
Major fashion brands across the UK are collaborating with law enforcement bodies to remove modern slavery from the textiles industry.
Healthcare expert comments on the Health Secretary’s tech vision
Neil Laycock, Managing Director of healthcare at Servelec, comments on the issues raised by Matt Hancock and joining together for digital care.
Health Secretary searches for HealthTech at Paris summit
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has traveled to Paris to attend the GovTech summit in order to find revolutionary technologies to help improve the NHS.
UK Businesses urged to claim £2500 voucher for broadband boost
UK businesses are being urged to make use of a £2500 voucher for a broadband boost before the government scheme closes due to high demand
359 high-tech jobs to be created from £109 million investment
Hundreds of high-tech jobs are expected to be created from overseas investment into the UK’s thriving FinTech, information technology and advanced engineering sectors
Amey Consulting awarded £multi-million contract to improve North West roads
The Design Services has awarded a £49.7 million contract to Amey Consulting for road improvements and maintanence in the North West.