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UKHSA strikes new UK-based vaccine deal

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has secured a groundbreaking UK-based vaccine deal, strengthening the nation's readiness for potential influenzas pandemics.
NASA's OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft fires its thrusters near the asteroid Apophis in this artist's illustration of the probe's extended mission after its OSIRIS-REx sample-return success on Sept. 24, 2023. (Image credit: Heather Roper/University of Arizona), OSIRIS-REx sample return

NASAs incredible mission: Countdown to the OSIRIS-REx sample return

Countdown to the momentous OSIRIS-REx sample return: NASA's mission readies to deliver asteroid samples to Earth in under 24 hours.
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Fully homomorphic encryption revolutionises healthcare data privacy and innovation

Chief Technology Officer at Zama Dr. Pascal Paillier talks to Open Access Government about why privacy in healthcare matters, the barriers to privacy faced by the industry and how Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) could help.
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Antarctica’s extreme heatwave tied to climate change

A recent study has identified the cause of the heatwave in a region of eastern Antarctica called "Dome C," where temperatures rose to 39 degrees Celsius above the usual.

OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample holds the key to unlocking solar system secrets

Osiris-Rex mission unlocks solar system secrets from Bennu asteroid sample, with material shared for current research and preservation for the future.
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Meeting global climate targets to create 8 million energy jobs by 2050

Researchers predict that striving to meet global climate targets, like the Paris Agreement, will result in an additional 8 million energy sector jobs by 2050.
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NHS England patients face up to 2.5-Year wait for MRI scans

Data reveals shockingly long waiting periods for diagnostic procedures, including ultrasounds, MRI scans and CT scans. But why is the wait for MRI scans and other tests increasing?
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Cracking the genetic code of a rare kidney cancer

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have decoded the genetic makeup of a rare kidney cancer known as reninoma.
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Farmers seek tech alternatives as bee pollinators decline

Farmers are turning to technology-driven solutions as declining bee populations face challenges in pollinating crops.
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Jupiter’s icy moon: James Webb Space Telescope reveals carbon dioxide on Europa

In a groundbreaking discovery, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered compelling evidence of carbon dioxide on Europa.
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Digital transformation in the NHS: The power of it

20 years after it was first proposed, Ben Riley, Director of Aventius, explains why the NHS has struggled to implement a centralised IT system across its trusts.
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No case for rejoining the EU says Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, has firmly stated that there is no argument for rejoining the European Union following accusations from the government...
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Pandemic brings high levels of depression to Canadian elderly with COPD

A study reveals that high levels of depression plagued Canadian older adults with COPD during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Devastating impact of hypertension and its potential solutions

The World Health Organisation has released a report highlighting the alarming global impact of hypertension. What can clinicians and researchers do to control it?
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China’s Galactic Energy: First launch failure

China's Galactic Energy faced its inaugural launch failure during its 10th attempt, resulting in the loss of a Ceres-1 rocket and its payload.
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Plant scientists propose ‘Re-Greening’ arid lands for CO2 sequestration

In an opinion article released in the journal Trends in Plant Science, plant experts contend that addressing the excess carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere requires more than just emission reductions. It needs 're-greening' efforts.
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ÂŁ10 million Essex coast flood defence project reaches major milestone

The ÂŁ10 million flood defence project along the Essex coast has achieved a significant milestone by making these defences stronger.
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Shedding a light onto Alzheimer’s disease awareness

Every year, the 21st of September is dedicated to raising awareness for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, so today, we look at...
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E-cigarettes link to smoking: A complex relationship

In a investigation led by Queen Mary University of London and generously funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR), the relationship between E-cigarettes link to smoking is under scrutiny.
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Unlocking climate change communication by making it more accessible

Boulder, Colo., USA: As the world grapples with the consequences of a warming climate, effective climate change communication has become paramount. How can we make climate science accessible to everyone?

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