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US suicides

US suicides reach record high in 2022

In a troubling development, the US suicides reached an unprecedented surge in last year, with approximately 49,500 individuals taking their own lives.
Chemistry

Revolutionising learning chemistry with ChatGPT

Learning chemistry with ChatGPT is ushering in a new era where artificial intelligence (AI) takes on the burdensome tasks of material development.
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Remote monitoring technology for the NHS in the UK

Bryn Sage, CEO of Inhealthcare, provides a detailed and optimistic view of remote monitoring technology for the future of our health service.
Public sector

Powering up data for future public services

Data is the foundation for the next generation of public sector services. Civica’s Jeff Hewitt discusses how to make the most of this valuable asset.
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Multiple sclerosis: A debilitating disease, but new treatments offer hope

Rhett Reichard, PhD and Keri C. Smith, PhD from Saba University School of Medicine, says that while multiple sclerosis is a debilitating disease, new treatments offer hope.
Streamlining business

How to streamline business operations for optimal efficiency

In today's bustling world of business operations, efficiency are the heartbeat of success. To ace this, we need to look beyond for solutions.
Climate change

Awareness of climate change inequities persists among U.S.

Many Americans fail to grasp the impact of climate change inequalities, with over a third believing it affects all groups equally, hindering efforts towards climate justice.
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Curiosity Rover spots possible seasonal climate patterns on early Mars

Recent findings from the Curiosity Rover unveil clues about climate patterns on early Mars Mud cracks suggest high-frequency wet-dry cycles.
motherhood

Mothers experiencing depression: Nurturing thriving families

Mother's experiencing depression risks children's physical and psychological health, but external supports can mitigate these effects.
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How to navigate DC rapid charging: Everything EV drivers need to know

Most EV charging happens at home or work when cars are already parked. But for people who can’t charge at home or work or are going on long trips, rapid charging — or DC charging — comes in handy.
bats

Bat activity declines at solar farms, what does this mean for our environment?

A recent study in the Journal of Applied Ecology highlights a significant decrease in bat activity across various solar farm sites.
Oil prices

Cost of oil price cap leads to pressure on Putin’s finances

Six months since its initiation, the UK-supported oil price cap on Russian oil and products continues to exert significant pressure on Putin's finances.
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Research and innovation investments in Norway

Open Access Government explores the importance of funding research and innovation investments in Norway for the future of sustainability and technology.
Menopause

Improving menopause education in residency programs

Residency programs fail to prioritise menopause education despite the projected increase in postmenopausal women.

Impact of assisted suicide on Cancer-related deaths

A study in Cancer Medicine examines trends in self-initiated deaths among cancer patients in Switzerland over 20 years, comparing assisted suicide.
Digital transformation

Why universities must adopt a user centred approach

Why universities must adopt a user centred approach: plenty is still to be done to bring universities up to the standard expected of today.
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How Japan prioritises preventative care

We discuss healthcare in Japan, from its early adoption of universal healthcare to its vision for a health system that is fit for the future.
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Promoting green travel with sustainable aviation fuel

Sarah Wilkin, Founder & CEO of Fly Green Alliance (FGA), looks at how the airline industry is working to reduce its carbon footprint through the use of sustainable aviation fuel.
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The public sector cannot underestimate computing’s environmental impact

With heat waves gripping 3 continents and global temperatures reaching record highs this summer, perhaps we need to pay closer attention to 'the cloud' and computing's environmental impact.
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Largest cruise ship on Earth to embark in early 2024

In early 2024, Royal Caribbean International is set to introduce the world's largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, an astounding 365-meter-long vessel that dwarfs even the Titanic.

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