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Factors that contribute to the gender gap in entrepreneurial self-confidence
A study by Professors Dempsey and Jennings offers key insights into why women tend to be less confident than men in their entrepreneurial ability.
No case for rejoining the EU says Keir Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, has firmly stated that there is no argument for rejoining the European Union following accusations from the government that he seeks to undo Brexit
The Conservatives have capitalised on remarks made by the Labour leader, who expressed that his party had no intention of...
Unlocking climate change communication by making it more accessible
Boulder, Colo., USA: As the world grapples with the consequences of a warming climate, effective climate change communication has become paramount. How can we make climate science accessible to everyone?
Developing novel therapies for childhood cancers
Dr Peter J Houghton from Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute discusses the obstacles in developing new treatments for childhood cancers and new approaches in preclinical testing.
Sustainably developing great-tasting pet foods
Samantha Combe and Melissa Vanchina from Hill’s Pet Nutrition discuss the environmental impact of pet food, with a specific focus on sustainable alternatives to food palatants.
How automation can enhance police forces’ decision-making
Chris Pollicott, Product Lead at Crown Workforce Management, explains how new software being developed by the firm will allow workforce planners to make the best decisions for their forces and allow them to serve the public better.
Building a resilient future: Tackling climate change, human health and wildfires
Mónica Rodrigues from the University of Coimbra and Fantina Tedim from the University of Porto, both in Portugal, present their perspectives on climate, human health, and wildfires to create a future that is both sustainable and resilient.
Lecanemab and other treatments: Glimmers of hope for alzheimer’s patients
Effective treatments for amyloid-associated neurological diseases are desperately needed; H. Robert Guy, CEO of Amyloid Research Consultants, talks us through the obstacles and opportunities associated with structure-based drug design.
Pain regulation and research: Decoding the brain’s response to pain
Professor Patrick Stroman from the Centre for Neuroscience Studies at Queen’s University shares insights into his research on the neural basis of human pain and pain regulation, which is supported by functional magnetic resonance imaging.
Protecting private and public sector organisations from cyberattacks
The rise of smart technology in the UK has led to more cyberattacks, so organisations need strong, adaptable cybersecurity plans, as shown by the Capita incident, with a focus on risk assessment, employee training, and cyber insurance.
Overcoming obstacles in rare disease clinical trials
With an urgent need to develop new treatments for people with rare diseases, the University of Birmingham’s Professor Timothy Barrett explains how a new consortium will provide a step change in the delivery of rare disease clinical trials.
Female entrepreneurs: Do women run their businesses differently than men?
Dr. Jennifer E. Jennings from the University of Alberta shares findings from several of her research studies examining whether women entrepreneurs organize and manage their business ventures in ways that are distinct from those led by men.
Earthquake in Morocco triggers swift UK aid response
In response to the devastating earthquake in Morocco, measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale, the United Kingdom swiftly mobilised its search and rescue teams.
Rates of physical and sexual violence higher against non-binary and trans people
Residents of California who identify as non-binary and transgender experience alarmingly higher rates of physical and sexual violence, according to the first annual survey tracking these incidences
According to the California Violence Study, one in 20 Californian adults (5%) experienced physical violence last year, which has decreased by 8% in...
Civil society calls for an ambitious European water strategy
Civil society is calling for a bold new European water strategy, according to Pietro Francesco De Lotto, President of the Consultative Commission on Industrial Change and EESC Member.
Breakthrough blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease
A new groundbreaking blood test, p-tau217, holds potential as an Alzheimer's disease indicator. When incorporated into a two-step process, it demonstrates exceptional accuracy in detecting or ruling out brain amyloidosis, a crucial early sign.
A clean energy future: UK launches a review of Energy Treaty Membership
The UK Government has announced a review of its Energy Charter Treaty membership as they contemplate withdrawal without a key modernisation agreement.
Telemedicine on people with dementia
Telemedicine overcomes the physical limitations of conventional services by utilizing a variety of applications such as telephone, video- conferencing platforms and wearable devices; here we explore the benefits of telemedicine for people with dementia.
AI’s potential in predicting esophageal and stomach Cancer
For fifty years, Western nations have faced a rising wave of lethal esophageal and stomach cancer. AI's predictive capability in these cancers is now evident.
UK scientists secure £1M to unlock carbon storage in volcanic rock
A group of prominent Scottish Earth scientists have secured a substantial £1 million grant from the UK Government to pioneer innovative techniques for quantifying carbon dioxide storage in volcanic rock.