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Redefining communication in local government and public sectors
There is a need for efficient communication in local governments and public sectors with staff, the public and other organisations. Here's how to attain this.
Smells experienced in nature improve mental health
Smells experienced in nature improve wellbeing and mental health by making us feel more relaxed, joyful, and healthy.
Discarded cigarette butts cost UK £40 million a year
The UK Government’s ambition of a smoke-free country by 2030 does little to solve the smoking-related litter problem facing our communities.
Exploring the Cartwheel Galaxy through James Webb
The James Webb Space Telescope is continuing to open our eyes to the wonders of our universe and the galaxies within it including what is known as the ‘Cartwheel Galaxy”
200-300 million years ago, ESO 350-40 or the Cartwheel galaxy experienced a head-on collision that sent a shock wave through...
The thermal energy device which converts body heat to electricity
A newly developed thermal energy device presents a new way to continuously power wearable electronics, with a 6.5 times increase in power density compared with other generators.
Nikolina Angelkova discusses the uncapped tourism potential in Bulgaria
Nikolina Angelkova, former Tourism Minister for Bulgaria, speaks with Open Access Government about Bulgaria and Southeastern Europe's uncapped tourism potential.
Disabled facilities grant: why is it so backlogged?
Councils need to overcome functional silos and improve access to the disabled facilities grant – and technology may just be the solution.
Geospatial data investments improved in the public sector
New guidance on geospatial data in the public sector has been published, setting rules on assessing the economic, social and environmental value of investments in location data.
Jeanette C. Mostert – Radboud University
Jeanette Mostert PhD is science communication advisor and university lecturer at the Genetics department of the Radboud University Medical Center and Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour in Nijmegen, The Netherlands
She is also dissemination manager of two Horizon2020-funded consortia, Eat2beNICE (www.newbrainnutrion.com) and PRIME (www.prime-study.eu). In her work she...
Lyme disease diagnoses increased 357% in rural areas
Lyme disease diagnoses have increased 357% in rural areas and 65% in urban areas in the United States, causing national concern.
Will there be a general strike?
With inflation soaring and wages stagnating, trade unions are threatening mass industrial action in the form of a general strike.
Reconfiguring the whole energy system for a net zero future
In order to achieve a net zero future, the UK needs more tangible support to achieve net zero ambitions – including better infrastructure for sustainable energy.
What are the mental and physical health benefits of essential oils?
Essential oils have been used for centuries for their medicinal properties. However, scientists have only now started studying and exploring the potential benefits of essential oils.
Hybrid working: taking a collaborative approach to an office revamp
Office revamps, when implemented successfully, could be the key to increasing overall efficiency, productivity and employer competitiveness.
Why the government is backing open source software
The use of open source software has exploded in recent years, with an estimated €1 billion invested in open source technology within Europe in 2018 alone
This trend is only growing stronger, as organisations look to access the benefits of agility and scalability that non-proprietary code can offer.
Since open source software is...
COVID-19 originated at Wuhan wet market via raccoon dogs and foxes
3 years later, after COVID-19 has claimed 6.4 million lives, research indicates that COVID-19 originated at the Wuhan wet market.
Could using smartphones improve memory skills?
Using smartphones could improve memory skills by allowing individuals to free up memory for less important information.
‘Nano-robot’ built entirely from DNA
Nano-robot made from DNA can study cell processes invisible to the naked eye.
Developing a nature-inspired amphibious artificial vision system
Researchers have developed an amphibious artificial vision system for imaging both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
Increasing oil prices could reduce the development of green energy
Increasing oil prices may lead to a reduction in the development of green energy – as oil is still needed in the transition to a carbon-free electricity supply.
