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Welfare-washing? RSPCA assured scheme under scrutiny
More than 200 farms across the UK have come under inspection following allegations that the RSPC Assured scheme, one of the country’s largest food certification programs, is failing to uphold legal welfare standards.
Why are hobbies so important, and why are women being left out of them?
Here, we explore why women don’t appear to have the time for hobbies in our modern society, why women’s hobbies are seen as less worthwhile than men's, and what the physical and mental benefits of engaging in hobbies are.
Cyber attack disrupts Wi-Fi services at major UK railway stations
A major cyber attack has disrupted public Wi-Fi services at 19 key railway stations across the UK, affecting passengers and causing significant inconvenience.
Patients take wearables to heart at NHS trust’s pioneering virtual ward
Natalie Duffield of Inhealthcare discusses the advantages of the company’s virtual wards and advanced remote monitoring technologies in enhancing patient care.
Welsh and UK governments collaborate to tackle NHS waiting lists
To help decrease the burden of NHS waiting lists in both England and Wales, the Welsh and UK governments have announced a new collaborative effort.
Iron-rich extinct volcanoes could hold key to future rare earth element supply
In a groundbreaking study by The Australian National University (ANU) and the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, researchers have uncovered a potential goldmine hidden within ancient volcanoes.
Text, email or letter? Adopting multi-channel communications
Text, email or letter? Jonty Fletcher, Marketing Manager at Synertec Ltd, focuses on the benefits and challenges of adopting multi-channel communications.
Medicare considers coverage expansion for weight-loss medication
Aiming to tackle the high risk of heart problems among older Americans with obesity, Medicare is contemplating an expansion of coverage for a weight-loss medication known as semaglutide.
NHS faces hurdles in embracing AI due to outdated IT systems
The National Health Service (NHS) is encountering significant obstacles in adopting cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) due to its outdated and inefficient IT infrastructure, according to leading experts.
UK Government invests £88 million to drive innovation in electric vehicles
The UK government has announced a substantial investment of £88 million across 46 pioneering projects.
Closing the cyber security skills gap: Are we looking for unicorns?
Barry Searle, Managing Director at Intelligencia Training, discusses the cyber security skills gap and the need to align education with industry needs.
Optimising clinical pharmacy services in the UK: A pathway to enhanced healthcare delivery
Adeem Azhar, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Core Prescribing Solutions, explains how the company’s innovative solutions are helping to tackle challenges within primary care and positively support the healthcare workforce.
Antarctica’s ice sheet faces an uncertain future
The potential consequences of unchecked carbon emissions on global sea levels over the next three centuries.
ToxGenSolutions zeroes in on microRNA for the early detection of alzheimer’s
The Dutch company has created a device for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, and it is on its way to developing preventative drugs.
Remote monitoring program helps underserved patients reduce blood pressure
A remote monitoring program has shown significant success in helping patients reduce blood pressure and lower their risk of heart disease.
Cybercrime: Assume breach, never trust and always verify
For decades cybercriminals have used tactics such as phishing and malware, but the convergence of two pivotal technologies sparked a dramatic surge in cybercrime.
Navigating the future: Labour Government’s vision for the energy efficiency industry
The recent election of the Labour government signals a promising shift for the energy efficiency industry, bringing with it a renewed focus on decarbonisation and sustainable growth.
Is the hope for coral reef survival?
The genetic diversity of Australia's Great Barrier Reef could hold the key to its survival and adaptation to climate change impacts.
Prioritising sleep this sleeptmeber
This September we look at raising awareness about the importance of a good night's sleep.
Improving the lives of people with dementia
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), dementia is the third leading cause of mortality in Europe and the seventh globally, with a societal cost in Europe estimated to be €392bn in 2019. By 2025, 9.1 million people will be living with dementia in the European Union, rising to 14.3 million in 2050. We discuss dementia care provision with Alzheimer Europe.
