Bias and misinformation are just some of the dangers of AI, experts say
The dangers of AI are becoming increasingly more overt to governments and institutions globally. Experts at Oxford demonstrate the ‘profound risk’ of AI to humanity.
Oxytocin deficiency found in patients with vasopressin deficiency
Researchers have discovered an oxytocin deficiency in patients with vasopressin deficiency caused by a pituitary gland disease.
UK Government creates a ‘Net Zero Council’ to support key sectors
In line with the UK’s plans to reduce carbon emissions and transition to a circular economy, the recently created Net Zero Council aims to develop greener practices.
UK-US partnership ensures a sustainable approach to decarbonising flight
The UK and US are working together to reduce aviation emissions, decarbonising flight and accelerating the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The UK sees a 26% increase in new vacancies in public sector jobs
Public sector jobs in the UK are increasing annually, with March 2023 being a record month with a 98% increase for the public sector.
First radiation belt seen outside of our solar system
A double-lobed structure like the radiation belt of Jupiter has been spotted using high-resolution emissions from an ultracool dwarf.
European Commission delivers €837 million Spanish scheme for electric car batteries
To foster the transition to a net-zero economy, the Commission has approved the Spanish scheme to support the production of industrial electric car batteries.
LNG and the Willow Project: Biden’s stance on oil drilling becomes clearer
President Biden’s approval of the $8 billion Willow Project has rightly sparked environmental outrage across the globe, but are the political consequences of its endorsement being overlooked?
Metabolic syndrome risk increased by severe hot flashes after menopause
Metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure are more likely to occur in women who experience increased severity of hot flashes after menopause.
Infrastructure labs expand across the UK with £103 million funding
From drug research and ocean sediment to digital technology, the UK’s investment in infrastructure labs is to facilitate excellent national research and science.
Adopt renewable energy to help avert a climate disaster
The duality of the pandemic and the effects of the war in Ukraine provided a wake-up call to the renewable energy agenda across Europe.
Saving the world: 2023 sees Amazon deforestation down 40% so far
We may be seeing actual change occur in the battle against Amazon deforestation, with government data reporting a 40 per cent reduction in land clearing when compared with the same period in 2022.
UK and Japan collaboration: A renewed science and technology deal
Building on decades of ‘close cooperation', the UK and Japan have signed a renewed science and technology deal with the aim to bring cutting-edge new technologies to market.
Private and public collaboration is key to the success of multi-mobility
Multi-mobility is on the rise. Combining existing transport solutions, such as public transport, taxis, and car sharing is a trend that is positively changing the transport landscape.
The secret genetic risk of schizophrenia uncovered
The secret of the genetic risk of schizophrenia has been hiding in plain sight — the placenta, says the groundbreaking study conducted by the Lieber Institute for Brain Development.
Government’s UKHSA uses mobile networks to track population movement
The public health agency UKHSA has signed deals with mobile networks BT and O2 to track population movement beyond the pandemic.
Sleep apnea patients have higher risk of stroke, Alzheimer’s, and cognitive decline
Sleep apnea patients with reduced deep sleep have a greater risk of brain biomarkers linked to stroke, Alzheimer's, and cognitive decline.
Estimating the age of microplastics in the upper ocean
By estimating the age of microplastics in the ocean, researchers are finding a difference between the degradation of offshore and nearshore microplastics.
Government funds £2.3 billion into 160 new community diagnostic centres
To reduce pressure on the NHS and improve patient care, the government will fund hundreds of new community diagnostic centres in local areas.
Mariya Gabriel announced to form next Bulgarian government
EU commissioner Mariya Gabriel has been nominated to be the next prime minister for the centre-right party of Bulgaria, but a political deadlock ensues.