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Neuroscientists confirm number sense in rats, promoting human brain research

Can Rats count? Neuroscientists have revealed the existence of number sense in rats.
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New EU charging protocol promises longer battery life for electric vehicles

In a breakthrough that could change the durability of lithium-ion batteries, European researchers have revealed a new charging protocol that significantly extends battery service life.
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What are the challenges of vaccine refrigeration?

Vaccinations are one of the most important medical developments that will have benefits on a person's health, potentially for their whole life. CoolMed explains the importance of proper vaccine refrigeration Ensuring vaccine integrity with proper refrigeration Our defences against some of the deadliest illnesses in the world come from vaccines. However,...
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How mobile messaging could unlock local government efficiency

Tom Rahder, from business communications provider, Esendex, discusses how using mobile messaging can improve a local authority’s productivity and efficiency as pressures on finances and services continue to rise.
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The risk of malignant pleural mesothelioma

Although the use of asbestos-containing building materials was banned in the UK in 1999, this carcinogenic mineral continues to be a serious health threat. Daniel J. Murphy from the University of Glasgow tells us more.
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How government contractors can champion training sessions through interactive whiteboards

Okay, government contractors, you’ve landed a profitable government deal and secured employment for your team. It’s time to get to work, right? Well, not quite yet.
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Mental health crisis in European workplaces

Sonia Nawrocka, researcher in health, safety, and working conditions at the European Trade Union Institute, reflects on the mental health crisis among European workers and the measures needed to address this crisis.
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NHS waiting list misses target: Nearly 10 million people await treatment

Recent Office for National Statistics (ONS) data has revealed almost 10 million individuals are waiting for crucial NHS appointments or treatments.

Vigilant’s Secure Data Sharing Platform has been described as, “arguably the best example of...

Find out here how Vigilant’s Secure Data Sharing Platform for local authorities recoups £3.3 million in cash in this digital transformation focus with Andy Craig and Joseph Gurden.
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Pregnancy accelerates biological aging in young women

What is the effect of pregnancy on young women's ageing? A study led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has revealed this correlation.
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Medical cannabis in chronic pain management

Steph Sherer, Founder and President of Americans for Safe Access (ASA), discusses the prevalence, challenges and treatments for chronic pain management.

Principles of Soil Health: Sustaining profitable agricultural production

The inclusion of a specific reference to soil health in national and state soil action plans addresses the need for the preservation of soil as an essential resource for agricultural production and for the provision of critical ecosystem services.
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Public sector spending: The Procurement Act 2023

In an aim to transform the landscape of public sector spending, the Procurement Act 2023 is set to show in a new era of regulations governing how the UK government allocates its vast procurement budget, estimated at around ÂŁ300 billion annually.
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Inclusive workplace culture: Unlocking new diverse talent

Laks Mann, EDI Specialist and Trustee at caba, walks us through creating an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace to unlock new talent.

Damp and mould-related surveys: What is a healthy building?

Why are condensation, damp and mould still issues, and how do we know if our location is healthy for all? Here, David Bly, Managing Director of Cornerstone Management Services Limited, explains the firm’s findings and how their reported transparent outcomes have served to provide cost-effective solutions across the industries they serve.
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Protecting primates: The urgency of implementing a ban on pet ownership

Born Free’s Chris Lewis and Dr Mark Jones discuss the legal and ethical implications of keeping primates as pets.

Heat pumps as a renewable energy source to stabilise the electricity grid

Swedish heat pump company Qvantum is developing renewable energy sources to shape a more reliable and efficient future for the electricity grid.
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Intelligencia Training Limited – intelligence and counter fraud apprenticeships

Intelligencia Training have been at the forefront of developing the UK’s intelligence and counter fraud capability since 2016.
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Online education: A new and fresh approach

The University of Birmingham is harnessing the power of online education to ensure students are job-ready and a step ahead of the competition.
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Artificial intelligence outperforms doctors in clinical reasoning

In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) may have superior clinical reasoning capabilities compared to human physicians.

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