Reducing the prevalence of childhood obesity in Finland
Childhood obesity can cause major health problems in later life. Open Access Government highlights how Finland is tackling the growing health challenge
Government digitalisation: how to make it a vibrant reality
David Downing of SAS UK and Ireland looks at whether the government’s digitalisation strategy could go further to become more responsive and agile
New Cabinet announced with shock return for Gove
Following a surprising election where neither the Labour Party nor Conservatives won the majority, Prime Minister Teresa May has announced her new cabinet
Theresa May faces a hung parliament following shock defeat
In a surprising turn of events, Prime Minister Theresa May is facing a hung parliament and must now fight to form her government
Delivering flexible and secure energy solutions
Dom Barton, of Metropolitan Infrastructure Limited explores the national challenge to deliver sustainable, affordable and secure energy solutions
OECD urges next government to focus on boosting productivity
As the country moves to decide the next government, the OECD has called for more investment in projects that will encourage growth and productivity
Overlooked by public health: Specific language impairment
Mabel L. Rice, University of Kansas highlights specific language impairment and why it often goes unrecognised as health disorder
Advancing space science in Europe requires collaboration
Open Access Government’s M.F Warrender highlights how the European Space Agency and the EU are working together to drive space science
Reducing energy consumption requires communication
Thomas N. Mikkelsen highlights how Natconsumers has developed a methodology to communicate more effectively with consumers to reduce energy consumption
Cosmogenic nuclides: A unique position for earth science
What can cosmogenic nuclides tell us about the earth’s surface? Prof. Dr. Dunai of The Institute of Geology and Mineralogy, University of Cologne explains
Security dominates the General Election two days before polling
As the UK braces for yet another election it is the issue of security that is dominating both parties’ election campaign trails
Using Positron Emission Mammography to detect breast cancer
Dr Alla Reznik, Canada Research Chair in Physics of Medical Imaging, explains how Positron Emission Mammography is effective when detecting breast cancer
Showcasing 100 years of Estonian art and culture
Sirje Helme, Chief Executive Officer, Art Museum of Estonia shares how Estonian art will be brought to the forefront as the nation celebrates its centennial
Fusion energy could be the future of power production
Neil Alexander for the Canadian Nuclear Association shares why society should be looking to fusion energy to power homes and businesses in the future
The X-ray free electron laser for biomolecular structure determination
Dr Dilano K Saldin, of the  Department of Physics, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee outlines the potential of the x-ray free electron laser.
US pulls out of the 2015 Paris climate agreement
President Donald Trump has announced the US will withdraw from the 2015 Paris climate agreement, delivering a global blow for climate action
NHS spending plans delayed because of financial pressures
The King’s Fund has revealed NHS spending across a number of areas is expected to be cancelled or delayed due to money difficulties
Is this the second coming of living labs in Europe?
Here, Seija Kulkki, of Aalto University School of Business discusses participative RDI for inclusive transformations and Europe’s living labs
Fusion energy: Unlocking the zero-emission grid
The opportunities provided by fusion should not be overlooked. Here, Michael Delage, of General Fusion Inc. explains the potential of the energy source
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European towns to benefit from WiFi as EU agrees to funding
€120m funding will be used to provide free WiFi internet connections across 8,000 EU municipalities without coverage
The internet is something most of us take...