How can intelligent automation transform student experience in higher education?
In recent years, we have seen workplaces bounce back in new and innovative ways using technologies such as automation. However, can universities do the same and implement intelligent automation to transform the student experience?
What does racial trauma look like, and how is it affecting communities?
Frequent exposure to racism impacts long-term mental health, often influencing ‘racial trauma’, leading to self-hatred and a low sense of self-worth
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Improving cancer therapy using sonoenhancement with acoustic cluster therapy
Sonoenhancement with Acoustic Cluster Therapy (ACT®) improves drug delivery to solid tumors, and by that reduces the necessary doses and side effects.
Japan’s health ministry approves first abortion pill in its history
Japan’s health ministry has approved the country’s first abortion pill, following many discussions over controversial rules of consent.
GreenerTower: Using sustainable steel to make offshore wind farms cleaner
The new GreenerTower revealed by Siemens Gamesa is to be built out of more sustainable steel, allowing the green transition for offshore wind to move even faster.
Creating a safer online world: is further government regulation the answer?
With users experiencing significant levels of harassment across digital platforms, the Online Safety Bill (OSB) is currently the only government regulation answer for online spaces.
Owning an EV reduces car costs: Electric mobility is more economical
With high inflation currently affecting every aspect of daily life, is switching to electric mobility a realistic way of reducing car-related costs?
The relationship between alcohol consumption and chronic pain
New research reveals how both alcohol consumption and withdrawal have the potential to result in hypersensitivity and increased chronic pain.
Can neurodevelopmental disorders affect testicular cancer occurrence?
Research finds that men who have a neurodevelopmental disorder, such as autism and ADHD, also have a slightly increased risk of testicular cancer.
Galaxies that shouldn’t exist? JWST confounds scientists yet again
New information provided by the James Webb Space Telescope indicates six galaxies that shouldn’t exist - the telescope has revealed these earliest and largest galaxies on NASA’s radar might be even bigger and more mature than previously thought possible.
Primary school pupils ‘futuristic ideas’ impress Oxford students and lecturers
Lecturers and engineering students from Oxford university have praised the ‘futuristic ideas’ produced by primary school students when engaging in an exercise to envision school buildings 50 years in the future.
Why does cannabis give us the “munchies”? Tests on worms could give clues
Researchers looking to see if giving worms cannabinoids alters their existing food preferences find that worms get the “munchies” too.
Can AI be used to predict and prevent breast cancer?
Lester Litchfield, Head of Data Science at Volpara Health, discusses the future of artificial intelligence in breast health.
Gender and racial bias in the NHS: Disparities in specialty training
Racial bias in the NHS is affecting those able to apply and get into specialty training programs, exacerbated further by disparities in gender.
Computing ecological networks with AI tools
Rapidly developing AI tools can now generate simulations of ecological networks, tracking interactions in environments and biomes.
Sustainable gardening should be rewarded, according to University of Sheffield
Rewards for sustainable gardening could include reductions to council tax, water bills or assistance with resources.
Council partnership sees UK’s largest rollout of EV charging infrastructure
10,000 chargers for electric vehicles are to be delivered by Connected Kerb to increase EV charging infrastructure across Surrey.
Using social media to track internal displacement in Ukraine
What happened to the displaced and vulnerable populations who remained inside Ukraine after the war? Researchers look to social media to track displacement in Ukraine.
The sustainable regeneration of the packaging value chain
To mitigate the impacts of climate breakdown, we need to shift towards a sustainable regeneration system in the value chain which is circular.
Is cultured meat grown from animal cells realistic enough in taste?
Researchers growing fat tissue from cells to make cultured meat have successfully developed a similar texture to natural meat grown in animals.