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Lithos crop protect: Food safety needs natural plant protection

Here, we learn that Lithos Crop Protect works on greener agriculture thanks to EU innovation funding.
Figure 1. (a) High-resolution transmission electron microscopy image of UNCDTM coating, showing 3-5 nm grains; (b) Schematic of Si microchip (artificial retina)-left/cross-section scanning electron microscopy (SEM-top right) image of UNCD-encapsulated microchip and electrodes (bottom) made of Si tips coated with unique electrically conductive N atoms-doped N-UNCD coating. Injecting electrons in ganglion cells, transferring to the brain to produce an image; (c) Cross-section SEM image of UNCD-coated DI; (d) X-ray image of UNCD- coated DI (upper left) and UNCD-coated DI in maxillary bone of one of 51 patients implanted with UNCD-coated DI in clinical trials (2018 to present); (e) Schematics of artificial hip (top)/knee (bottom) to be coated with UNCDTM; (f) Water drop contact angle (178 ̊) on CF4 plasma processed UNCDTM surface, showing highest super-hydrophobicity of any known biomaterial, inhibiting blood cells adhesion on stent’s surface (Fig. 1(g))/heart valve’s surface (Fig. 1 (h)), eliminating thrombus formation. (5)

Ultrananocrystalline diamond (UNCD™) coating for new-generation implantable medical devices/prostheses

In this materials science piece, Orlando Auciello, describes the development of a unique multifunctional/best biocompatible ultrananocrystalline diamond (UNCDTM) coating for new-generation implantable medical devices and prostheses.
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Climate, Green Deal, environment and oceans

An in-depth analysis of the European Commission’s climate change, Green Deal, environment, oceans and fisheries policies by Open Access Government.
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Understanding PFAS: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Carole Anne Wilkinson, Product and Chemical Stewardship Leader at W.L. Gore & Associates, examines regulation around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Distinguished Professor Susan M. Scott – The Australian National University

Distinguished Professor Susan M. Scott is Theory and Data Analysis Leader in the Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA) at The Australian National University (ANU) She is a Chief Investigator of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav), and a Council Member of the LIGO Scientific...
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Cloud technology: Preparing our health systems for the future

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Genomics England and the 100,000 Genomes Project, which paved the way for a new era of genomic medicine.
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Battery innovation: The UK’s EV revolution

Dr Martin Owen Jones, Energy Materials Coordinator at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, Science and Technology Facilities Council, discusses powering Britain’s future by balancing gigafactories and battery innovation for the UK’s EV revolution.
Promoting regular exercise to protect brain health

Promoting regular exercise to protect brain health

Regular exercise is a critical step in maintaining healthy physiology and ensuring healthy aging. However, there are many diseases and conditions that make exercise inaccessible or reduce its efficacy. The Wessells lab studies exercise and the pathways it works through to identify key molecules required for a proper exercise response.
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AI and modern experimental biology: A historical perspective

Ute Deichmann, Director of the Jacques Loeb Centre for the History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, discusses the adoption and limitations of Artificial Intelligence within modern experimental biology.
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A more environmentally-friendly alternative to rock salt

Gareth Ellis, the Managing Director at EcoGrit Ltd, charts a safer, non-toxic, more environmentally-friendly alternative to rock salt, a granular product made with natural ingredients.
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Government Digital and Data: Attracting tech talent to Civil Service

Through digital innovation and AI, top tech talent is to drive the creation of essential and accessible public services for everyone in the UK thanks to the new brand: Government Digital and Data.
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Public sector trend predictions 2024: Addressing challenges and embracing innovation

In an ever-shifting landscape of public governance and services, the year 2024 promises to bring about notable transformations and challenges for the public sector. As we explore the public sector trends across different facets of the public sector, the common thread is the call for adaptability and innovation.
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Michael Beer: Developing an effective hight commitment, high-performance organization

Mike Beer is the Cahners-Rabb Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus at the Harvard Business School and author Fit to Compete: Why Honest Conversations About Your Company’s Capabilities are the Key to a Winning Strategy (2020). The book provides a road map for developing an effective hight commitment, high-performance organization...
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How climate change is a danger to our health

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the global health community demand that climate change's impact on health take centre stage at COP28.
The Anti-Market Sentiment: A Critique

The anti-market sentiment: A critique

The anti-market sentiment has a long history and can be traced at least to Aristotle (384-322 B.C.); see ‘an anticommercial theme originating in Aristotle’ (McCloskey 2006, p.2).
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Delaying action on decarbonisation makes innovation absolutely critical

Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Director of the Industrial Decarbonisation Research & Innovation Centre (IDRIC) and the UK’s Champion for Industrial Decarbonisation, explains how innovation can help keep Britain on track for net zero.
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AI revolutionises the finance industry

Rohan Whitehead from the Institute of Analytics (IoA), walks us through how AI revolutionises the finance industry.
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The rising tide of the autonomous ships market

Anastasiya Azarko, Junior Innovation Consultant and Marco Molica Colella, Managing Consultant at CiaoTech – PNO Group, tell us about the autonomous ships market and some of the initiatives that are broadening capabilities within the maritime industry.
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Hydrogen in the UK and beyond

Anthony Boden, Jon Dyson, and Davis Bigestans at Charles River Associates, tell us what we need to know about hydrogen in the UK and beyond.
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Leaked documents reveal UAE’s plans to promote oil deals during COP28

Leaked documents suggest that the United Arab Emirates, the host of the UN COP28 summit, intended to use other climate discussions with other nations to advance agreements benefiting its domestic oil and gas enterprise.

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