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Government plans for warmer homes and cheaper bills for renters

To try to tackle rising energy costs and create better living conditions for UK citizens, the government is rolling out a plan to upgrade private rented homes across the country.

Towards a European strategy for older persons

Miguel Ángel Cabra de Luna, EESC member from Civil Society Organisations’ Group, explains what must happen towards a European strategy for older persons.

District heating with heat pumps- ‘A no-regret option’

A critical pathway to delivering low-carbon heat is revealed in the shift from natural gas to electrified heating systems, and an increasingly decarbonised power grid; heat pumps combined with district heating schemes are set to play a key role in this.

Binary stars: The origins of stellar diversity in binary systems

Astronomers used the Gemini South telescope to show the findings of the difference in Binary Stars composition.

Unlocking the mystery of SCA4: A breakthrough on a disease that was previously unknown

After years of uncertainty, researchers at the University of Utah have discovered spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4), a rare neurological disease .

Manchester scientists achieve milestone with one-dimensional superconductor discovery

Scientists at The University of Manchester achieve robust superconductivity in high magnetic fields using a newly created one-dimensional (1D) system.

Heathrow Airport Strikes: Impact on aviation industry operations revealed

Passengers travelling through Heathrow Airport should expect disruption as a series of strikes by airport staff are set to take place over the coming weeks.

Bridging the gap between evidence and action for health promotion – shifting the public narrative

This is the fourth article in a series published by Open Access Government,(1,2,3) that addresses the gap between evidence and action in health promotion. This article focuses on how we might foster collective leadership by influencing the public and media narrative regarding health and investment upstream(4) in the determinants of health.

A guide to nourishing your mind: The link between diet and brain health

A study reveals the importance of dietary choices in mental well-being and cognitive function.

UK Government allocates £7 million funding for SMEs to drive AI innovation

The United Kingdom has revealed a funding initiative focusing on strengthening artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in high-growth sectors.

Cells possess a rapid decision-making system beyond DNA

Scientists at Moffitt Cancer Center have revealed a hidden layer of cellular intelligence that questions the traditional understanding of how cells operate.

Quiet quitting: Beware of contractor disengagement

“Quiet quitting” has crept into the workplace lexicon over the last couple of years. Coined to describe the notion of staff disengagement and ‘just going through the motions’, it’s a relatively new buzzword for an age-old problem, but what can be done to prevent it?.

Putting the ‘personal’ in personal tutoring

Student success means ensuring every student is given the opportunity to become the best student – and individual – they can be. Here, Dr David Grey Dr Rachel Maxwell discuss why a personal tutoring system without students at its heart is not fit for purpose.

Tackling waste: UK Government delays glass bottle deposit scheme until 2027

In a recent move that has caused criticism from environmental groups and Welsh ministers, the UK government has announced a delay in the rollout of a deposit return scheme (DRS) for bottles and cans.

Rare gamma-ray burst reveals magnetar flare in nearby galaxy

In a unique cosmic event, scientists have detected a burst of gamma rays originating from a rare magnetar in the nearby galaxy M82.

World Malaria Day: Revealing barriers and solutions

Today on World Malaria Day, we look at the continued effects of the disease. Recent efforts to combat malaria have come to a halt, with global targets set to be missed.

Are cities sinking in China? Land subsiding under growing urban pressure

Could urban cities be a risk of sinking in China? The hidden threat of land subsidence has been largely overlooked until now.

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