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Government to quadruple water company inspections and increase accountability

The UK government is taking significant steps to hold water companies accountable by quadrupling the number of inspections, according to a recent announcement.
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Elevating digestive health on the EU agenda: UEG’s vision for a healthier future

Having just celebrated World Digestive Health Day on May 29th, we examine the theme “Prioritising Your Digestive Health” and realise it is an opportune moment for us to reflect on the importance of digestive health and our future priorities, both on personal levels and as a wider society.
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Treatment of migraines: Minimally invasive surgery, regenerative approach and botox

Giorgio Pietramaggiori and Saja Scherer, MD, from the Global Medical Institute, describe a revolution in the treatment of migraines: minimally invasive surgery, a regenerative approach and Botox.
Figure 1. a) schematic of natural tooth and artificial DI; b) schematic of Ti-alloy DI; c) picture showing green plasma and array of vertical Ti-alloy DIs being coated (also shown is a schematic of industrial large array of DIs projected for low-cost fabrication of UNCDTM-coated DIs); d) cross-section SEM image of UNCDTM-coated Ti-alloy DI; e) X-ray and optical images of UNCD-coated DI in patient’s mouth; f) picture of patient with implanted UNCDTM -coated DI, including test demonstrating excellent osseointegration.

A new generation of transformational long implanted life dental implants

Unique low-cost/best biocompatible Ultrananocrystalline Diamond (UNCD™) coating enables a new generation of transformational long implanted life dental implants.
The value and challenges of long-term biodiversity monitoring

The value and challenges of long-term biodiversity monitoring

To understand the impact human activities have on the planet, we need to monitor what surrounds us to evaluate if and how they change as a result of these activities.
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Can digital twins drive greener multimodal transportation for cities?

The world’s cities are choked with vehicular traffic, compromising the quality of life for citizens and raising significant environmental concerns. What could digital twins do to help drive greener multimodal transportation for cities?.
Population and immigration: Some fallacies and neglected benefits

Population and immigration: Some fallacies and neglected benefits

In this eBook, I will discuss some very common fallacies regarding population and immigration, together with some important neglected points. I will try to do so in a way easy to understand and give some references for more rigorous discussions.
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Creating accountability and social value in public sector procurement

Here, Open Access Government dive into the world of public sector procurement in this Q&A with Robbie Blackhurst, founder and director of Compliance Chain.
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Navigating the EU nursing workforce crisis: Stop talking, start acting!

Professor Dr Paul De Raeve, Secretary General of the European Federation of Nurses Associations, outlines the key policy actions necessary to mitigate the current nursing workforce crisis in the EU.

A reliable and efficient decontamination services provider

Andy Taylor, the Managing Director of Auxilium Medical Services Ltd, talks about their reliable and efficient decontamination services for NHS hospitals, private hospitals, and dental surgeries.
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To invest or divest? Local authorities face difficult choices

As the nation prepares for a general election, local authorities find themselves grappling with mounting uncertainty and pressure to make critical decisions regarding their property portfolios.

Relaunching the European internal market, improving the EU’s long-term competitiveness

Émilie Prouzet, Rapporteur for the EESC opinion on the Long-term competitiveness strategy, states the case to relaunch the European internal market and improve the EU’s long-term competitiveness.
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Interactive digital media platforms impact on Canadians lives

Dr Hamed Taherdoost, Associate Professor and Chair of Research and Scholarly Activities Committee at University Canada West, explains the impact of interactive digital media platforms on the lives of many Canadians today.
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Public sector procurement: Challenges and opportunities for IT buyers

Discover insights on public sector procurement for IT buyers: Navigating challenges, seizing opportunities, and embracing innovative changes for enhanced efficiency and value.
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Using embedded finance to boost innovation in public services

Public perception of government services is at a record low. At the end of 2023, Ipsos found that eight in ten Brits say public services have worsened over the past five years. To fight against this, a boost of innovation in public services is needed.
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Pioneering solutions for sustainable protein production in future

InnoProtein consortium, explain why sustainable protein production is urgently needed and how, with its circular, zero-waste approach, InnoProtein supports this goal.
Conducting policy-relevant research on gender and entrepreneurship

Conducting policy-relevant research on gender and entrepreneurship

Here, Dr. Jennifer Jennings (a professor at the University of Alberta) and Ms. Jessica Carlson (a recent Doctorate of Business Administration graduate and policy professional in the Government of Alberta) offer suggestions for the actions that scholars and policy practitioners can take – both separately and jointly – to produce knowledge pertinent to the identified priorities.
Figure 1. Schematic representation of integrating vision for cluster-based Center activities, including research on foundational climate and hydrological processes (outer ring) and climate-related hazards threatening those systems (inner ring). Climate Change Impacts on Transboundary Waters

Global centre for climate change impacts on transboundary waters

Dr. Gail Krantzberg and Dr. Andrew Gronewold, unpack the priorities of the Global Centre for Climate Change Impacts on Transboundary Waters.
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Treating neuropathic pain and nicotine dependence: Epibatidine derivatives as potential therapeutics

Lance R. McMahon, Ph.D. and Jenny L. Wilkerson, Ph.D. from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, describe the search for the magic bullet to treat both neuropathic pain and nicotine dependence using novel epibatidine derivatives as potential therapeutics.
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Fighting disinformation to safeguard democracy

In today's digital age, combating disinformation is crucial to safeguarding democracy. Here, John Comer, rapporteur for the EESC explores the evolution of misinformation, its consequences, and strategies to empower citizens and protect democratic institutions.

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