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UK Space Agency funding £6.6M for foreign research and STEM education

The news that a variety of research collaborations and STEM education projects will be receiving UK Space Agency funding has been announced at this year's Space Comm-Expo in Farnborough, one of the largest space-related meetings in the UK.
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50% of UK organisations at risk of Shadow IT security threats

Shadow IT has a long list of associated problems, but chief among them is the additional security threat it represents.
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Powering up Liverpool’s public charging network to become the north of Englands most EV-friendly...

Here Shell Fleet Solutions discuss how ubitricity is working with Liverpool City Council to help Liverpool expand its public charging network to become the north of England’s most EV-friendly city.
Ukrainian authorities have previously warned that the dam’s failure could unleash 4.8 billion gallons of water and flood areas where hundreds of thousands of people live.HANDOUT / AFP - Getty Images

Ukrainian dam destroyed in explosions, Kyiv holds Russia responsible

In a major incident, a Ukrainian dam located in the east of the country has been destroyed, resulting in widespread devastation, raising fears for the safeguarding of the close-by Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
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To meet energy demand, creating new battery chemistries is key

Johan Söderbom, Thematic Leader Smart Grid and Energy Storage, EIT InnoEnergy argues that creating new battery chemistries is key to addressing the rising demand in the battery industry.
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Coastal mangroves reduce risk of hazards for at least 30% more people

How much do coastal mangroves contribute to their ecosystems as a climate solution? Researchers in Central America analyse their impact on health, biodiversity, and the economy.

New cardiac health and AI collaboration unveiled for American veterans

Cardiac health and AI: A momentous collaboration between healthcare organizations in the UK and the US unveils the Veterans Cardiac Health and AI Model Predictions (V-CHAMPs) Challenge.
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In a tough economic climate, how can a more resilient supply chain deliver value...

In today's dynamic global market, businesses with a resilient supply chain have emerged as game-changers, with the ability to be flexible and diverse also.
An image of a galaxy being smeared around a gravitational lens creating one of the most complete Einstein rings ever seen, as captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. (Image credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, S. Jha Acknowledgement: L. Shatz)

Gravitational lensing method reveals accurate mass of a galaxy hosting a quasar

EPFL researchers reveal their ground-breaking technique for determining the mass of a galaxy hosting a quasar through the use of a powerful gravitational lensing...
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Phasing out the use of animals in science

Barney Reed, Senior Scientific Manager, Animals in Science Department at the RSPCA, stresses the need for ambitious strategies for phasing out the use of animals in science.

MRI rental VS ownership: What are the benefits?

Matthew Bradfield, Managing Director at Fairford Medical Ltd considers the potential benefits of MRI rental as opposed to ownership.
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EU urges for stronger artificial intelligence regulation to protect the future

The EU is urging organisations to participate in a global initiative aimed at implementing artificial intelligence regulation in an effort to control AI programmes like ChatGPT.
Istanbul, Turkey - April 21, 2021: The electric car is being charged in Istanbul, Turkey. Eco-friendly sustainable energy concept.

Securing electric vehicle charge points is vital for consumer confidence

The market to decarbonise transport is growing with EVs, but considerations for electric vehicle charge points must be made for performance and security.
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Sustainable and equitable futures through placemaking

Maria Adebowale-Schwarte, CEO of Foundation for Future London, analyses and promotes sustainable and equitable futures through placemaking.
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New technologies are transforming the data protection landscape

May 2023 marked five years since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) implementation across the European Union, how has technology affected this?

The UK’s AI industry explored as Secretary of State leads roundtable

Roundtable proves insightful as top AI executives discuss the potential and associated challenges of the UK's dynamic AI industry.
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How NHS Tayside improved their incident response management capability

YUDU Sentinel discuss NHS Tayside choosing a new system and app to improve incident response and introduce digital documentation.
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Is the U.S. government doing enough to protect children online?

Dan Frechtling, Data Security Thought Leader, discusses the U.S. government's measures to protect children online and whether we should be doing more.
London, England, United Kingdom - February 11, 2015: FOR SALE and TO LET real estate agent sign boards outside residential housing development in Hackney.

UK House prices plummet to 2009 lows, causing market shockwaves

According to Nationwide, UK house prices have recorded their most significant annual drop in nearly 14 years, with a rapid decline observed in May.
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Could a moderate protein diet improve metabolism?

In a groundbreaking study from Waseda University, researchers have investigated whether a moderate protein diet could improve metabolic health.

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