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Risk factors for cannabis use in young people
With cannabis use among young people on the rise, Ronan Fleury, Prof Bobby Smyth and Prof Mary Cannon. discuss the mental and physical impacts and the importance of understanding the risk factors.
Promoting clean energy in the Navajo nation
University President Elmer Guy examines the vital role of educational institutions like Navajo Technical University in empowering communities and supporting their efforts to achieve clean energy development goals
The Navajo Nation encompasses more than 25,000 square miles of desert and scrubland in the southwestern US. The Navajo People, or Diné...
Dr Peter Romine – Navajo Technical University
Dr. Romine has a long, distinguished record of leadership, teaching, curriculum development, and research
Peter is Founder and Head of the Electrical Engineering program at Navajo Technical University (NTU), a Tribal College/University (TCU) on the Navajo Nation in Crownpoint, New Mexico. He has a passion for teaching practical hands-on engineering...
Challenges and opportunities of digital innovation for the UK property market
The UK property market is starting to use a diverse collection of technological solutions to navigate and thrive in an ever-changing environment.
From selfish silo to collaborative culture – embracing data-enabled cancer research
Aedin Culhane and Mark Lawler, Co-Leads of the eHealth Hub for Cancer, reflect on their data-enabled cancer research journeys, how their collaborative team science approach has reaped significant dividends in cancer research and policy and how the hub is inducing a paradigm shift in how health data are deployed on the island of Ireland.
New insights into the birth of our solar system
A team of planetary scientists from UCLA and Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory has uncovered details about the early days of our solar system.
Do violent extremists govern?
Morten Bøås, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, explores if violent extremists govern, including a look at jihadi insurgents’ strategies.
Application for a solar farm in new Forest National Park rejected
An application to develop a solar farm covering nearly 14 football pitches within the New Forest National Park has been turned down.
Joint research for tomorrow’s circular plastic systems
Filip Johnsson and Henrik Thunman from Chalmers University of Technology perform collaborative research for developing circular plastics systems that can contribute to long-term sustainable use of plastics, while simultaneously reduce the presence of plastics in nature.
Walking has proven to dramatically reduce the recurrence of low back pain
Researchers have discovered that adults who regularly walk can nearly double the time they remain free from low back pain recurrences.
Aiding infection control with Vira-Protect
Protection Paints has developed Vira-Protect with a source of silver ions combined with water-based paint-compatible polyurethane to create a hardwearing, efficient paint to support infection control
Energy storage to facilitate the UK’s solar revolution
BELECTRIC is one of Europe’s leading EPC service providers in the development, construction, and operation of solar power plants. With more than 23 years of experience, the company is leading the way in solar and battery storage solutions. Louis Green of BELECTRIC’s UK subsidiary provides insight on the UK’s second Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA).
Louis Green – BELECTRIC GmbH
Louis Green is a BESS Analyst at BELECTRIC Solar Ltd., BELECTRIC GmbH’s UK subsidiary. He started his professional career as an economist in 2020 to then later join BELECTRIC in August of 2023. BELECTRIC is one of Europe's leading EPC service providers in the development, construction, and operation of...
Advancing the soil deal for Europe through cyberinfrastructure and citizen science
This article explores advancements in soil health across Europe, highlighting innovative cyberinfrastructure for soil citizen science. This initiative, led by the Quanta team, allows citizens to actively participate in environmental stewardship.
Resourcing for emergency services: Optimised shift scheduling system
Blue light organisations are needed to help develop a new workforce management system with automated capabilities that will save time and costs. The Optimised Shift Scheduling system by Crown Workforce Management is being developed to benefit emergency services. Product lead Chris Pollicott tells us more.
AI-empowered higher education: Challenges and opportunities
The rise of Generative AI is transforming everything, including education. This article explores the challenges and opportunities of this digital revolution, proposing solutions for policymakers, educators, and students to navigate the future of AI-empowered higher education .
Empowering trans and nonbinary students against sexual assault
Sarah Peitzmeier, Micah Hopkins and Charlene Y. Senn describe how an effective sexual assault resistance program for women is being adapted for trans and nonbinary students.
Exploring the global history and future of psychedelics
Psychedelics have long been a topic of fascination and controversy, their use wavering between medical marvel and social menace. To delve deeper into the global history of psychedelics, their impact on mental health treatment, and their future prospects, we spoke with Professor Erika Dyck from the University of Saskatchewan.
Navigating the impact of COVID-19 on childhood vaccinations
Anne Pham-Huy and Antonella Pucci from Immunize Canada discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine vaccinations for children.
Prolonged lactation: Preventing obesity since infancy
Dr Vincent Prevot and Professors Markus Schwaninger and Ruben Nogueiras explain the significance of the perinatal maternal lifestyle, specifically prolonged lactation, in shielding offspring from chronic disease.