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Scientists find rare genetic mutation which can cause epilepsy
A team at The University of Queensland, studying brain cells, discovered how a rare genetic mutation can cause epilepsy.
‘30-minute rural community’ – The next steps in levelling up rural mobility
Giles Perkins, Head of Future Mobility at WSP, outlines and introduces a new report that highlights the opportunities to make rural communities more connected.
How UK businesses can protect revenue from inflation risks using AI
Justin Silver, PhD, AI Strategist at PROS, discusses how UK businesses can leverage artificial intelligence to mitigate the effects of potential inflation risks.
Why shellfish has a low environmental impact
Barry Crackett, Product Designer at Brushtec, takes us through a few of the ways shellfish can lower your carbon footprint.
Commission allocates €25m in humanitarian funding to fight hunger in Afghanistan
The Commission is allocating €25 million in humanitarian funding from its Solidarity Emergency Aid Reserve to fight hunger in Afghanistan.
Researchers link “neighbourhood disadvantage” to higher COVID infections
A study on New York City neighbourhoods found that "neighbourhood disadvantage", a mix of inequality measurements, is connected to a higher rate of COVID-19 cases.
How a focus on prevention can improve the nation’s health in the wake of...
Anna Nightingale, VP Head R&D, EMEA at GSK Consumer Healthcare, argues that we need to start focussing on prevention - empowering citizens to take ownership of their health by being health literate if the UK is to overcome the bleak state of the nation’s health
It’s a well-known fact that...
An impact of biological pigments as teaching material
Here, Professor Kouji Takeda and others discuss the NODAI A-STEM Education project, which looks at the impact of biological pigments as teaching material.
Striving for cutting edge science, technology and innovation in Japan
Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has stressed the importance of being a world leader in science and technology. Here, Open Access Government look into why this is the case.
Push-pull tech for sustainable agricultural intensification in East Africa
The UPSCALE project aims to achieve food security in sub-Saharan Africa by using nature-based solutions inspired by push-pull technology to close the yield gap in smallholder agriculture.
Parents with chronically sick children more likely to have mental health issues
Parents across the US with children who have complex medical conditions (CMCs) are more likely to have mental health issues and lack community support, according to new research.
Why public sector organisations need to offer boundless engagement
Steve Bell, VP EMEA Solutions Consulting, Verint Systems, explores how a new progressive mindset of customer engagement can empower public sector brands.
Realising sustainable agriculture post-pandemic
Open Access Government highlights the priorities of Japan’s Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council, as it supports workers through COVID-19 and works towards sustainability goals.
Human-elephant coexistence: Understanding the conservation landscape
Susan Canney, Director of the Mali Elephant Project, WILD Foundation & International Conservation Fund Canada, explores human-elephant coexistence and the complex social-ecological system of conservation.
Starfish & discard from cod fish: A source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids?
Prof Charlotte Jacobsen, Professor and Head of Research Group for Bioactives – Analysis and Application at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, discusses how starfish and discard from different types of cod fish can be a potential source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Study finds COVID increased “forced labour” in garment supply chains
This study examined 302 factories, finding that forced labour and exploitation increased in garment supply chains across Ethiopia, Honduras, India and Myanmar.
Study says rising mercury levels in fish linked to climate change
A new study in Finland found that rising mercury levels in fish can be linked to climate change and increasing land use.
FMCG producers: Achieving successful green transformation
Julie Neal, Director and consumer products sector specialist at management consultancy, Vendigital, explains how design-to-cost techniques and other value engineering solutions can help FMCG producers to achieve a successful green transformation.
Digital transformation for the needs of the user
Here, we lift the lid on the priorities of the UK’s Government Digital Service concerning accelerating the digital transformation of public services, including being responsive to the needs of the user.
Energy & environment research
Here, we learn about the research of Dr Sanju A. Sanjaya, Director, of the West Virginia State University Energy and Environmental Science Institute.
