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Study finds Novavax 93.2% effective against Alpha variant
A new study found that the Novavax vaccine was 93.2% effective against the Alpha variant - with no clarification about vaccine performance against the Delta variant.
Why is research vital for generating the essential knowledge to ensure healthy ageing?
Dr Marina Ezcurra, Lecturer in the Biology of Ageing at the University of Kent, stresses the importance of innovative research focussed on understanding the fundamental processes underlying ageing.
Gen Z female entrepreneurship is vital to UK economy
Sharon Davies, CEO of Young Enterprise, discusses how unleashing the untapped potential of female entrepreneurship in Generation Z is vital to the UK’s economic recovery.
G7 leaders agree to donate 8% of necessary COVID vaccines
The G7 meetings produced a new donation of 870 million COVID vaccines to struggling countries, with no progress on a waiver for vaccine patents.
High blood lead levels found in people living near oil extraction sites
Indigenous communities in the Amazon have been found to have high blood levels due to illegal oil extraction sites, according to a new study.
Uncrewed survey vehicles for offshore wind farm surveys
Experts from Global Aqua Survey & Sulmara Subsea chart a paradigm shift towards the use of uncrewed survey vehicles (USVs) for offshore wind farm surveys, beginning with comment on innovation & autonomy.
Impact of climate change on vectors & vector-borne diseases
Florence Fouque from the World Health Organization describes the unpredictability and risks of health systems disruptions due to the impact of climate change on vectors & vector-borne diseases.
Rockford Associates recovers £100m+ overpayments in 20 years
Ray Dorney, Director, Rockford Associates, celebrates the company’s achievement of recovering over £100 million overpayments as it marks its 20-year milestone.
The evolution of care in a post-COVID world
Imogen Keane, Business Development Manager at Service Robotics Ltd, explores how the remote care revolution is helping to address loneliness for the most vulnerable in our communities.
DIVA Project: Digitalization of agri-food, forestry and environmental sectors
Here we learn all about the DIVA Project’s contribution to the digitalization of agri-food, forestry and environmental sectors
Sir Andrew Mackenzie appointed new Chair of UKRI
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has appointed businessman and scientist Sir Andrew Mackenzie FRS as the preferred candidate to chair the UKRI.
Study says international travel increases antimicrobial resistance
A new study confirms that antimicrobial resistance increases as people travel internationally, with one scientist commenting that the world faces "a worrisome problem on the horizon".
Online education to support digital skills training for economic growth
Digitalisation continues to grow in many sectors, resulting in significant demand for skills-based education and training - Here, Professor Neil Morris argues for growth of online education.
The Digital Services Act is tiptoeing towards regulatory failure
Konstantinos Komaitis, Senior Director, Policy Development at the Internet Society argues that upload filters should not be part of the proposed DSA legislation.
Scientists say COVID has worst impact on mental health of teenage girls
Scientists analysed 59,000 Icelandic adolescents to understand the psychological impact of COVID-19 - now, they say the pandemic has significantly harmed the mental health of teenage girls.
Crime levels dropped 37% in COVID lockdowns across different countries
According to research by Cambridge University, urban crime levels dropped roughly 37% over COVID lockdowns - across 23 different countries in Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.
Study finds fatigue is more common in mild COVID cases
Scientists have found that neurological symptoms, like fatigue, are more common in people with mild COVID cases - as opposed to only in severe COVID cases.
The importance of good oral health
Dr Hanna Kinsella, Owner and Principal Dentist of Kiln Lane Dental, argues that good oral health is crucial for our overall health and wellbeing.
MHRA approves Pfizer vaccine for 12-15-year-olds
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has concluded that the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe to use in 12-15-year-olds.
Rice: Tiny grain, global phenomenon
Asiha Grigsby, Director, International Promotion Western Hemisphere at USA Rice, enlightens us on rice, which can be described as a tiny grain, yet a global phenomenon.
