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New nanoscale technique unlocks quantum material secrets

Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new nanoscale technique, surface-sensitive spintronic terahertz spectroscopy (SSTS), to probe the quantum behaviour of materials at interfaces. This breakthrough offers unprecedented insights into surface phonons and interfacial superconductivity, paving the way for advancements in quantum material and technologies.

Harrow Council launches innovative fingerprint drug test

Harrow Council will be helping more people overcome addiction after successfully trialling new fingerprint drug test technology.

Space technology boost essential for future of UK auto industry

The UK Space Agency is joining forces with O2 to develop next-generation technology needed for driverless cars.

£150 million funding for AI research at University of Oxford

A £150 million pound donation has been given to the University of Oxford, funding for AI research into ethical implications and a centre for the Humanities.

How can technology be used to support mental health in the workplace?

59% of UK adults experience stress at work, here Natasha Bougourd from TSG highlights how technology can be used to support mental health.

Hybrid cloud is a winner for citizens and government

Peter Ford, public sector industry principal, Pegasystems discusses why he believes hybrid cloud technology is a champion for citizens and government after the original cloud-first plan received backlash.

Future proofing the NHS: How can automation help?

James Ewing, Regional Director UK at Digital Workforce, discusses how automation can help to future proof the NHS, here.

London Tech Week: Minister enables opportunities for new technologies

Minister for Implementation, Oliver Dowden, launched an artificial intelligence guide for government and Spark, an online marketplace to support new technologies, at the start of London Tech Week (10 June).

Phone app uses light, sound and brainwaves to treat pain

Scientists at The University of Manchester are developing a smartphone application connected to goggles which flashlight at a special frequency to use brainwaves to treat pain.

NHS laptop and mobile thefts rise by one third

Laptops, mobiles, tablet computers, and televisions amongst items reported lost or stolen from hospitals across the country as thefts rise by one third.

Can you legally monitor an employee’s social media?

Paul Holcroft, Associate Director at HR consultancy Croner explains whether employers can legally monitor an employee's social media and what they need to be wary of.

Highlights from day two of Information Security Europe 2019

It was a full house for the opening keynote of Day 2 at Information Security Europe 2019 – Europe’s number one information security event.

Opportunities and challenges in China’s environmental industry

In this article, Micah Hostetter discusses the next step for China's environmental industry, with a focus on Chinese government spending.

Highlights from day one of Infosecurity Europe

Renowned broadcaster Kate Adie delivers keynote speech on day one of the Infosecurity Europe conference programme: Cybersecurity 4.0: Complexity, Risk & Resilience.

National Cyber Security Centre to discuss vision for UK cybersecurity defence

Infosecurity Europe is proud to announce that it shall once again bring the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to the keynote stage to discuss ‘Defending the UK: The NCSC Vision for a more Secure UK’.

Financial services businesses must eliminate print security blindspots

Under stricter regulatory regimes, less obvious vulnerabilities such as printers must be secured to ensure robust data protection in financial services businesses

The emotional impact of false positive cancer diagnosis

False positives in cancer diagnosis cost NHS millions each year and cause huge anxiety across the nation, Wesley Baker, CEO of ANCON Medical discusses the impact of outdated cancer diagnosis.

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