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Why Decision Intelligence holds the key to data transparency for government agencies worldwide

Government agencies and organizations are implementing powerful new Decision Intelligence (DI) platforms to ensure every department is getting the maximum possible value from the data available.
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Protecting people’s mental health at work

With mental health issues on the rise, Ryan Exley from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health explains why organisations must understand risk factors for poor mental health at work and implement measures to protect the wellbeing of their staff.
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What is the “healthy working life expectancy” for those with musculoskeletal conditions?

What is the number of years people can be healthy and work with musculoskeletal conditions? Researchers say ages 50-70 can be risky for health.
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Exploring the science behind gene therapy in treating genetic diseases

Professor Alan Boyd explains the science behind gene therapy, the challenges in treating genetic diseases, and current trends in the sector.
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Automation platform mitigates employee cybersecurity risk

Employees are the biggest cybersecurity risk, but an automation platform can alleviate the threat, says Richard Higginbotham, Product Manager at Netcall.
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Largest cosmic explosion recorded was ten times brighter than any supernova

Three times brighter than the brightest tidal disruption event, the AT2021lwx was the largest known cosmic explosion recorded by the University of Southampton.
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One in ten people have an autoimmune disorder in the UK

The number of people contracting autoimmune diorders in the United Kingdom is growing, including diseases like type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. But why?
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COVID-detecting breathalyser could identify cancer and lung disease

With the potential to revolutionise medical diagnostics, a breathalyser using quantum laser-based technology could diagnose illness from exhaled breath.
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Digital adoption in UK SMEs backed by £4.5 million

Three universities have been awarded a share of funding to drive digital innovation across UK SMEs, as part of the HNCDI programme.
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13 ways to tackle sugar addiction: Everything to know about having a sweet tooth

What is a sweet tooth? What causes it? Why does it matter? What can we do about it? Here Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, explores everything there is to know about having a 'sweet tooth' and 13 ways to tackle it.
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How will the largest UK battery storage facility provide low-cost electricity?

The largest capacity battery storage facility in the UK is now fully-operational, TagEnergy confirms, providing a major boost to the UK’s net zero ambitions.
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How can retail ERP systems help facilitate easier business growth?

Managing an omnichannel retail business means using various software programs to manage production, logistics, finances, and so much more. How can retail ERP systems help facilitate easier business growth and omnichannel commerce?
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ABIVAX: Addressing the need for long-term effective treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases

Prof. Hartmut J. Ehrlich, MD, CEO of Abivax, explains why the Company’s drug candidate, obefazimod, has the potential to treat Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.
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Post-Brexit economy: Where are we now, and where are we going?

Nigel Wilcock, Executive Director at the Institute of Economic Development (IED), discusses the post-Brexit economy, examining the critical economic challenges that have emerged following the UK’s departure from the EU.
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Your CBD routine: What is the best time time to take CBD?

Savage Cabbage discusses the perfect CBD routine designed by you.
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Data, AI and automation will never replace humans

Matt Rumins, European Head of Customer Success at Intradiem, argues that while data, AI and automation can empower humans, they neither can nor should ever replace them.
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Decarbonising hospital heating with advanced HVAC simulation tools

Chris Davis, Head of Marketing at Hysopt, explains how advanced HVAC simulation technologies are supporting the NHS to decarbonise heat across its existing estates and the New Hospital Program.
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2023: A look ahead to trends in higher education

Trends in higher education note institutions must be proactive and agile if they are to maintain a competitive advantage.
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Calls for EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act to make amendments against foreign firms

The deployment of new AI tools, like ChatGPT, has increased awareness across the EU regarding regulation, potentially changing its Artificial Intelligence Act.
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Decarbonising the NHS Estate in 2023

The NHS is aiming to become the world’s first net-zero health service by 2040, through reducing the harmful gases it puts into the atmosphere, decarbonising the NHS Estate and reaching an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2028 to 2032.

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