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The UK and India strengthen ties to tackle the climate crisis

The UK and India have joined forces to accelerate the global clean energy transition to combat climate change and drive economic growth.

NASA collaborates with industry to design sustainable jet engine core

NASA, in partnership with GE Aerospace, is designing a new jet engine concept aimed at the next generation of ultra-efficient airliners.

Interactive digital media platforms impact on Canadians lives

Dr Hamed Taherdoost, Associate Professor and Chair of Research and Scholarly Activities Committee at University Canada West, explains the impact of interactive digital media platforms on the lives of many Canadians today.

Global life expectancy to rise by 2050

Global life expectancy is set to rise significantly by 2050, according to the latest findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2021.

Public sector procurement: Challenges and opportunities for IT buyers

Discover insights on public sector procurement for IT buyers: Navigating challenges, seizing opportunities, and embracing innovative changes for enhanced efficiency and value.

Study finds rise in global metabolic health risks

A new report from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, shows the escalating health challenges seen by metabolic risk factors.

AI: The missing link for hitting transport net-zero targets?

As governments and industries endeavour to reach their net-zero targets, Herman Scheepers, Senior Solution Architect at Flexible Power Systems, considers opportunities offered by AI in supporting the transport sector’s transition to greener energy.

AI reveals differences in male and female brain structures

A study by researchers at NYU Langone Health has revealed significant differences in the brain structures of men and women, providing new insights into how various neurological and psychiatric disorders develop and present differently between the sexes.

New proposal to lower train driver age to 18

To enhance rail services reliability and provide more career opportunities for young people are underway with a new proposal announced yesterday.

Local Government Elections 2024: What changes can we expect to see?

As the dust settles on the Local Government Elections 2024, many councils will assess how the changes will affect their organisations and, in some cases, plan for a future without one party in control. But are councils ready to adapt, and what can they do to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible?.

Transforming NHS procurement: how good data holds the key to integrated care  

Lee Jackson, Managing Director of North West London Procurement Services, discusses the importance of robust data in supporting increasingly integrated health service delivery and NHS procurement processes.

Combating cyber-enabled fraud: Sapphire’s proactive cyber security approach

The Internet offers many advantages. However, with online crime totalling $8tn globally, the system seems broken.

Using solar heat to revolutionise steel and cement manufacturing

Researchers in Switzerland are introducing a method to use solar energy instead of fossil fuels to generate the high temperatures required for smelting steel and producing cement.

The mental health crisis within the NHS

In a recent survey conducted by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), it was revealed that nearly nine out of ten NHS nurses in England are working while ill.

Using embedded finance to boost innovation in public services

Public perception of government services is at a record low. At the end of 2023, Ipsos found that eight in ten Brits say public services have worsened over the past five years. To fight against this, a boost of innovation in public services is needed.

Oxford Study finds blood proteins could predict cancer risk years in advance

Researchers from Oxford Population Health's Cancer Epidemiology Unit have identified specific proteins in the blood that may predict a person's risk of developing various cancers over seven years before diagnosis.

The Impact of Sleep Deprivation: Recognising the Silent Epidemic

Lisa Artis, Deputy CEO at The Sleep Charity outlines the drivers and impact of poor sleep and why sleep deprivation must be considered a public health priority.

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