Strong association between vaping and binge drinking
A recent study involving over 50,000 US adolescents has revealed a strong association between vaping and binge drinking, and cannabis use.
Embedding Zero Trust in the DNA of public sector security
Matt Poulton, General Manager & Vice President EMEA & APJ at Forescout Technologies, discusses how public sector organisations can build a Zero Trust framework to mitigate internal and external cyberattacks.
New regulatory pathway ensures safe access to medical breakthroughs
Medical breakthroughs are quickly being accessed through a ground-breaking initiative, providing manufacturers and innovators with all-encompassing collaborative support.
Funding surge of £650 million to supercharge life sciences sector in UK
The UK life sciences sector is set to be funded by Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, who has introduced an impressive £650 million fund so supercharger its growth.
Five thousand new species discovered in precious deep-sea mining area
The Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), a vast mineral-rich region in the Pacific Ocean, has been allocated for future deep-sea mining.
Recruitment lacks impact without staff management strategy
An increased focus on staff management and relations by HR decision-makers is essential to recruitment, argues Crown Workforce Management’s Managing Director, Mike Hawkesford.
Poverty, abuse, divorce and more can influence multiple sclerosis attacks
Life stressors including poverty, abuse and divorce can influence multiple sclerosis attacks and flare-ups – leading to worse health outcomes.
Radioactive water: Japan goes forward with controversial release
Radioactive water is being released into the sea by the Japanese government, despite facing opposition from neighbouring countries and local communities.
Decarbonising public sector commercial vehicles and ensuring the availability of EV charging stations
From harnessing data to support EV uptake to ensuring the availability of EV charging stations, Beverley Wise, Webfleet Regional Director UKI at Bridgestone Mobility...
The UK Government is failing to protect the public from the impacts of gas...
Ben Hudson, Head of Insight and Engagement at Global Action Plan, highlights the health, environmental and economic risks of gas cooking and actionable solutions for the UK.
Could gene editing breakthrough curb the spread of antimicrobial resistance?
Amidst the rising spread of antimicrobial resistance, hope emerges in the form of a ground-breaking tool. Progress in gene editing holds the potential to curb the relentless march of antimicrobial resistance.
Reducing menopause stigma at work could improve women’s career progression
Positive conversations around the impact of menopause can help mid-life women to thrive in the workplace by reducing menopause stigma.
Classroom observations through a new lens: Supported not scrutinised
Classroom observations often rank high on the list of teacher stresses, contributing to the declining rate of teachers in schools. How could schools adjust this to retain staff?
Running keeps adult-born neurons wired and boosts memory
Florida Atlantic University and CINVESTAV, Mexico City, conducted a ground-breaking study exploring the effects of long-term running on a network of adult-born neurons.
Why have HIV outcomes improved with urban gardening?
An urban gardening program has received $3.4 million to reduce food insecurity in the Dominican Republic – and was also found to greatly improve HIV outcomes.
The amphibian chytrid fungus causing the amphibian pandemic
Researchers have developed and validated a ground-breaking test for the amphibian chytrid fungus responsible for the dramatic decline of amphibians.
Putin’s defeat? UK observes one year without access to Russian gas
Russian gas has not been purchased for an entire year by Britain, causing Vladimir Putin to suffer severe setbacks in his battle to control the energy market and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
AI can assist in reducing waiting lists for mental health services
The NHS is currently overwhelmed with long waiting lists of people trying to access mental health services. How could AI streamline these lists?.
EU and South Korea to make a new Horizon Europe partnership
Embracing a new era of innovation, The European Commission and South Korea are engaged in talks to establish a Horizon Europe Partnership, a collaboration in the EU's €95.5 billion research and innovation program.
What challenges do we face five years after the launch of the General Data...
On 25th May 2018, the EU implemented the General Data Protection Regulation; Robin Campbell-Burt discusses what's changed 5 years later.