Measuring the fever of the glaciers’ firn and ice
The firn and ice of glaciers can be at temperatures far below freezing point, writes Professor Martin Hoelzle of the University of Fribourg
Glacial ice...
Five-year plan to reduce flood risk in York
A new five-year plan to protect and reduce flood risk in the City of York has been announced today
The plan sets out the Environment...
1.2 million older people don’t get the care they need
Around 1.2 million older people in England are not getting the care they need, according analysis from leading charity Age UK
The number of older...
Lessening the burden of traumatic brain injury
Drs. Elizabeth Theriault, Ramona Hicks and Patrick SF Bellgowan shed light on the burden of traumatic brain injury and the need for better diagnosis...
Making science popular in Italy
Marco Ferrazzoli, Head of the Press Office of Italian National Research Council, and professor at University of Rome Tor Vergata, highlights their aim to...
Education Policy Institute calls for new children’s mental health challenge
The final report from the Education Policy Institute’s independent commission on children and young people’s mental health calls for new Prime Minister’s challenge
The Education...
Full HS2 route will be a game-changer, says Grayling
Revealing plans for the full HS2 route today, the Transport Secretary has said compensation offered will go over and above legal requirements
The government has...
Global CO2 emissions plateau as US coal declines
A decline in US coal consumption in the last year and China's economic slowdown are said to have played a significant role in helping...
King’s Fund report backs controversial STPs for NHS
A report published today by The King’s Fund says Sustainability and Transformation Plans – STPs – for the NHS are the right way forward...
A new chapter for privacy protection regulation in Europe
David Martin, Senior Legal Officer at the European Consumer Organisation, outlines what the new General Data Protection Regulation means for consumer trust
On 5 May...
Data is helping government expect the unexpected – Andy Beale at Web Summit
Data is enabling the digital transformation and helping cities and countries predict the future, UK Government CTO Andy Beale says at Web Summit
A panel...
Governments not ready for artificial intelligence, say tech investors
A poll of global technology investors carried out at Web Summit yesterday suggests governments are not ready for artificial intelligence and its effect on...
Alternative feed sources for Norwegian sheep
Dr. Vibeke Lind, senior researcher at the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) outlines the work of her research team to develop nutritional alternative...
EU Cycling Strategy: Putting the EU on the cycle track
With the EU Cycling Strategy, the European Cyclists’ Federation hopes to get all member states on the right track, as Fabian Küster explains
To put...
Virtual reality supporting patient-centered care
Xavier Palomer, CEO of Psious, details how virtual reality is changing the landscape of patient-centered care
Virtual reality (VR) as a treatment modality has already...
Why non-coding RNA research for cancer is key
Jo Vandesompele, Chief Scientific Officer at Biogazelle, outlines how non-coding RNA research for cancer can help develop a more targeted treatment approach
DNA is the...
Reaction to Donald Trump election win at Web Summit
Donald Trump has won the US presidential race, provoking anger and indignation in speakers from the tech community at Web Summit 2016
The reactions of...
Digital single market benefits consumers and businesses – Andrus Ansip at Web Summit
The Digital Single Market is already bringing benefits to consumers and businesses, says European Commission Vice-President Andrus Ansip at Web Summit 2016
Speaking to journalists...
eHealth training will be crucial to upskill the workforce
Training and development opportunities are crucial to upskill the eHealth workforce, as Dr Lisa McCann from the University of Surrey points out
We find ourselves...
The Citizens’ Debate on Space for Europe: Another space challenge
The European Space Agency’s Nathalie Meusy reflects on the success of the Citizens’ Debate on Space for Europe and ways to support sustainable development...
