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The NHS and public sector will now benefit from a new tech device framework agreement

A new procurement framework agreement is set to change how the NHS and other public sector organisations source technology devices to enhance efficiency and support digital transformation across the healthcare system.

France Biotech announces health innovation event

In France, there will be a gathering of French and European health innovation companies, international investors and leading pharmaceutical firms.

Technological advances in ordering food

According to CGA’s Go Technology report, 28% of British consumers are now ordering food online than a year ago.

AI systems explain cause of religious violence

Artificial intelligence can help us to better understand the root causes of religious violence and to potentially control it, according to a new Oxford University collaboration.

How you can create a self-sufficient home

Self-sufficient living doesn’t have to mean moving to a cabin in the woods and going back to basics. These tips will help you explore ways to produce your own food, use less energy, live healthier and save money, no matter where you live.

Study solves mystery of how geckos walk on water

Despite being just a few centimetres long, the gecko is known for its superior acrobatic skills and ability to power through the most challenging terrain: climbing trees, running across ice and walking on water: but how do they do these things?

UK motorists believe there should be an age cap on driving

A new survey has revealed that more than 40% of UK drivers support an age cap on driving, with 83% believing there should be annual safety checks for older drivers.

Technology use only explains 0.4% of adolescent mental health

Researchers at the University of Oxford have performed the most definitive study to date on the relationship between technology use and adolescent mental health, examining data from over 300,000 teenagers and parents in the UK and USA.

What is the UK doing for Myanmar’s future?

UK International Development Secretary calls for most vulnerable to be given a say in Myanmar's future after shifting the work of UK aid to help disadvantaged and conflict-affected people.

UK enforces 24/7 surveilliance using GPS tag for offenders

UK Justice Secretary David Gauke announced the national roll-out for a new GPS tag for offenders, giving 24/7 location to protect victims from the same crime.

Cambridgeshire continues to attract science and technology companies

Bidwells’ latest analysis indicates Cambridgeshire remains a magnet for science and technology companies that are looking beyond the current Brexit uncertainty.

The reinvention of North American energy systems

In this report, Bruce Nagy discusses the reinvention of North American energy systems, particularly electricity storage and intelligent load management.

Seven MPs leave Corbyn over Brexit and Anti-Semitism

Today, seven MPs leave Corbyn and the Labour party in explicit response to current leadership strategies.

Technology and diabetes: How can innovation address the mounting challenge?

Barbara Harpham, Chair of the UK-based Medical Technology Group, explains the role that technology can play in reducing the financial and societal burden of diabetes.

Sleeping on the job: Customs from countries around the world

There’s a proven link between lack of sleep and negative emotion, but is catching 40 winks whilst at work a proven solution?

Health research: Applying genome technologies to the study of disease

In this interview, Dr Carolyn M. Hutter, PhD, Director, Division of Genome Sciences at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) outlines the important role of research when it comes to applying genome technologies to studying disease.

The childhood obesity challenge: Improving the health of the next generation

Adam Fletcher, Head of British Heart Foundation (BHF) Wales tells us exactly what the key ingredients are for improving the health of the next generation during the childhood obesity challenge.

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