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Suicide prevention: Study reveals misconceptions about home firearm safety

A Rutgers study reveals widespread misconceptions about home firearm safety. Many adults overestimate protection against home invasions while underestimating the increased suicide risk.

Smart connected lighting: Creating a sustainable urban ecosystem

Clare Thomas, Head of Logic and Gary Bennett, Regional Director of UK and Ireland from Urbis Schréder, walk us through smart connected lighting, including their views on creating a sustainable urban ecosystem.

Network Rail’s £2.8 billion climate crisis investment

In response to the escalating challenges set by climate change, Network Rail has revealed a £2.8 billion climate crisis investment plan to strengthen Britain's rail network against the effects of extreme weather.

Understanding the impact of forced displacement on mental health

Over 114 million people are displaced globally and forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, and human rights violations. We consider the mental health impacts of forced displacement.

Australia may need to brace for megadroughts lasting over 20 years

According to research from The Australian National University (ANU) and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes, Australia faces the alarming threat of megadroughts that last more than two decades.

Mobile printers: Creating value form your government or utilities operations

Joe Barnes, Regional Product Manager from Zebra Technologies, explains how to realise more value from your government or utilities operations by using mobile printers.

Microwave ablation emerges as a promising treatment for thyroid cancer

Researchers suggest that microwave ablation, a minimally invasive procedure, could offer comparable progression-free survival rates to surgery with fewer complications.

Curtin University discover rare dust particles in ancient extraterrestrial meteorites

Researchers at Curtin University have discovered a rare dust particle trapped within an ancient extraterrestrial meteorite.

All-IP traffic: Why businesses should act now or face ‘The switch off gold rush’

With the December 2025 analogue switch-off deadline coming into view, Dom Norton, Sales Director at Spitfire, explains why businesses shouldn’t delay the move to all-IP any longer.

Designing out crime: a strategic approach to reducing youth crime rates and boosting mental health in East London

Sarah Nelson, CEO of Foundation for Future London, discusses innovative ways to ‘design out crime’ to reduce crime rates and youth substance abuse in East London.

New study links alcohol consumption in women to increased risk of heart disease

Scientists reveal the link between alcohol consumption and heart disease, particularly among young to middle-aged women.

Expert report urges urgent action to prioritise NHS workforce well-being

In a recent report published by The BMJ Commission on the Future of the NHS, leading experts have highlighted the critical importance of prioritising the well-being of the National Health Service (NHS) workforce.

The basics of myopia: What you need to know

Myopia has a significant economic and societal impact globally, and its prevalence in the digital age is increasing. We discuss the causes, symptoms and treatment for this condition.

Dogs trained to smell out PTSD flashbacks

Dogs might be even more intelligent than we first thought; researchers show that our furry friends might be able to assist us with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

UK Government invests £1.73 million in AI projects to drive green transition

The UK government has allocated £1.73 million in funding to support innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects to reduce carbon emissions across critical sectors.

Understanding PCOS symptoms, causes and treatment options

We spoke to registered nutritional therapist Jen Walpole about the challenges and management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) symptoms.

Research holds hope for sustainable acetylene production

Researchers have found an approach to help tackle sustainability; the study introduces a strategy to produce acetylene (C2H2).

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