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How quantum computing advances are shaping the future of computing

Researchers have made significant progress in improving the performance of qubits, and the units of quantum computing, extending their lifespan and improving their stability.

Twisted ringbots navigate and map unknown environments

Researchers have revealed the twisted ringbot, soft robots capable of engaging in three simultaneous behaviours.

Adopting voice commerce in 2024: Benefits and challenges

Revolutionalizing the shopping experience by embracing voice commerce in 2024 for seamless digital interactions.

Coming to terms with generative AI’s early potential for government

Following the recent international AI Summit, many government executives are assessing how to get started exploring the technology's potential to improve citizen services.

Why mobile device management security is a must for the public sector

Learn why Mobile Device Management security is crucial for government organizations, ensuring strong protection and smooth device operations. Find out why it matters and get crucial insights for a secure mobile device setup.

Addressing language barriers in UK schools

Jess O'Dwyer, general manager for Europe at Pocketalk, explains how tech can address language barriers and transform a child's learning with English as an additional language.

Unleashing the opportunity of digital technologies for developing health systems

Suzanne Wait and Catherine Whicher from The Health Policy Partnership discuss the opportunities to improve populations’ wellbeing and access to care by harnessing innovative digital health tools and technologies.

Embracing an all-IP future: Navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in the UK public sector telecommunications

With the UK’s PSTN networks set to be switched off in 2025, the importance of the transition to IP systems and the infrastructure associated with it cannot be understated.

A new AI model outperforms ChatGPT in tests

All you need to know about Google's new AI model, Gemini, and why it outperforms ChatGPT a year after it was realised.

3D eye scans offer revolutionary insights into kidney health

New 3D eye scans may hold the potential to track chronic kidney disease in the early stages without symptoms being present.

Diversity in STEM education

Magda Wood, Chief of Learning at Micro:bit Educational Foundation, walks us through diversity in STEM education, focussing on three things to rethink on the path to more inclusivity in tech.

Why the UK’s health and social care sectors must accelerate their lagging digital transformation

Max Parmentier, CEO and Co-Founder of Birdie, discusses the digital transformation within the UK's healthcare system and how new solutions can support patient care.

Self-organising system mimics features of complex organisms’ brains

Researchers demonstrate the impact of imposing physical limits on an Artificially Intelligent system, similar to the human brain, which must evolve and function within physical and biological limitations.

Revolutionising implants: Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals

Researchers at Washington State University have created a groundbreaking surgical implant that demonstrated 87% effectiveness in destroying the bacteria responsible for staph infections in laboratory trials.

European Innovation Council approves €1 Billion in deep tech venture investments

Today, the European Commission announced that the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund has approved nearly €1 billion in investments for deep tech companies since it commenced operations in September 2022.

U.S. technology and AI in education

Open Access Government examines the priorities of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology, including a look at AI in education, plus digital equity for all learners.

UK and US form groundbreaking partnership over fusion energy

Minister for Nuclear and Networks, Andrew Bowie, seals significant collaboration with the US to expedite worldwide progress in fusion energy.

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