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How artificial intelligence can aid urban development

Artificial intelligence can be a game-changer in the mission of modernizing urban development, especially when it comes to transportation infrastructure.

Mediterranean research partnership in need of streamlining, says European Commission

PRIMA Mediterranean research partnership for research and innovation must simplify operations and address complex funding schemes, according to European Commission.

Low-level waste repository prepares nuclear waste for final disposal

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is currently processing 260 containers of nuclear waste at the UK's Low-Level Waste Repository for permanent disposal

It’s time for managed services to start delivering for users

Managed services as a means of outsourcing to reduce cost and improve the performance and support of live services, promises so much but, sadly, often fails to live up to expectations.
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UK and US strengthen partnership and discuss global issues

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President Biden discussed the Atlantic Declaration and progress in clean energy, minerals, and defence cooperation.
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The devastating water footprint of animal agriculture

Jasmine Clark, Senior Environment Campaigner at Viva! walks us through the devastating water footprint of animal agriculture, including scarcity, pollution and unsustainable demand.
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Transitioning to a long-term sustainable transport system in Europe

Thord Stefan Back, Member of the EESC, charts the transition to a long-term sustainable transport system to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050.
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What is age-related macular degeneration?

Age-related macular degeneration is known to affect millions of people around the globe and is fourth on the list of diseases that commonly lead...

New research challenges previous beliefs on African human evolution and migration

New genetic research challenges the belief in human evolution and migration of there being a single African population which gave rise to all humans.

NHS expands virtual wards to provide home hospital care for children

The NHS expands virtual wards enabling hospital-level care at home for thousands of children, announces Chief executive Amanda Pritchard.
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How local councils are using low-code technology to improve citizen wellbeing

With the support of low-code technology, local councils can easily improve citizen engagement and cost-effectively protect their health and environment .

UK and US to help developing nations tackle climate change

UK and US: Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps and US Special Presidential Envoy on Climate John Kerry host a forum to mobilise climate finance for developing economies.
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Understanding NHS emissions to reach net zero

Dr Atanu Chaudhuri, Associate Professor in Technology & Operations Management at Durham University Business School, discusses the need for digitalisation and a supply chain strategy to reduce NHS emissions.

UK and Taiwan sign MOU to strengthen health cooperation

The UK and Taiwan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance their collaboration on various health-related issues.
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A U.S. perspective on the EU’s Farm to Fork strategy

David Green, Executive Director of the U.S. Sustainability Alliance, discusses sustainable food systems, mirror clauses and their meaning.

US forensic scientists make gunshot residue breakthrough

West Virginia University forensic scientists have made significant discoveries about how gunshot residue behaves, revolutionising crime scene investigations and forensic analysis.

Study finds biomarker for early multiple sclerosis diagnosis

Researchers have discovered that measuring retinal layer thickness can significantly improve the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Business leaders must embrace modern tools to future-proof their companies

Balancing endless requests to reduce their costs with the need to advance their digitisation and transformation efforts, business leaders desperately need a new tactic The...

Funding of £34 million drives sustainable maritime sector

 £34 million of funding has been directed into cleaner shipping technologies to drive and decarbonise the sustainable maritime sector.

UK achieves new status in global data privacy certification programme

The UK has become the first country in the world to achieve new status in global data privacy certification program.

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