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Governments must prepare for quantum computing risks

Post-quantum cryptography standards highlight the need for governments to prepare for emerging quantum computing risks. Previously considered a distant concern, quantum computers may soon compromise the government’s most sensitive data. Here's how to get ready.

Can child poverty stimulate mental health disorders in adulthood?

Children who grew up in poverty have a higher likelihood of developing externalising disorders when in adulthood, especially amongst girls.

Increased loneliness has become a global public health issue

Loneliness has become a new pandemic across many countries, creating a range of mental and physical health problems for people on a global scale.

Suicide by intentional overdose increased in some communities

A study finds that suicides by intentional drug overdose has increased among young people, elderly people, and Black women across the US.

Astronomers find “peculiar object” just 4,000 lightyears away

Australian scientists discover a "peculiar object" emitting a giant burst of energy three times an hour, relatively close to Earth.

CCS “levelling the playing field” with new SME business plan

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has published its first SME action plan, which will now be "levelling the playing field" for SMEs.

The power of data management for better NHS patient care

Barry Cashman at Veritas Technologies, looks at how digital transformation can shape better patient care in the NHS.

New tool to boost lupus tracking to 96% accuracy

Research indicates the possibility for a new, easier and more accurate tool to measure the progress of lupus in patients

Did the COVID-19 lockdown affect pollution exposure?

Using a new modelling method to measure finer levels of nitrogen dioxide, a study finds that people had less exposure to pollution during COVID-19 lockdowns globally.

Digital local government: This time it is personal

John McMahon, Product Director at IEG4, discusses the evolution of personalisation across the web - highlighting the benefits for local authorities who wholeheartedly embrace it within their digital services.

European parliament adopts draft of Digital Services Act

The Digital Services Act (DSA), a European attempt to place digital regulations on tech giants like Facebook and Google, passed with a strong majority.

Study finds three doses of Pfizer vaccine can handle Omicron

New data suggests that the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine, at three doses, is enough to stop the Omicron variant from creating severe COVID.

Vaccine passports: Reimagining their cybersecurity

Jonathan Jackson, BlackBerry, looks at how vaccine passports and digital vaccine certificates could work - while facing off with cyber-criminals across the world.

Researchers use technology to calculate movement of large land animals

Tracking the movements of large wild animals, researchers developed the software ‘enerscape’, protecting species and helping humans avoid animal contact.

Scientists say AstraZeneca protection decreases after three months

According to data from two million people in Scotland and 42 million people in Brazil, AstraZeneca vaccine protection drops significantly three months after double-dosing.

Study finds race erased in air pollution mortality calculations

Study finds older Black and Hispanic people are more likely to die prematurely due to exposure to air pollution, with race disparities in health costing $100 billion in the US.

Design tools for quantum computing

Robert Wille, Professor at the Johannes Kepler University Linz and Software Competence Center Hagenberg, walks us through design tools for quantum computing.

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