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Dogs might be even more intelligent than we first thought; researchers show that our furry friends might be able to assist us with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Dr. Sourav Banerjee, an ASME Fellow, is currently a professor, and Michael J. Mungo Teacher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Carolina (USC), Columbia, South Carolina, USA He has been serving as a Director of the Integrated Material Assessment and Predictive Simulation Laboratory (i-MAPS) at...

Monitoring brain health, particularly cognition, in older adults is increasingly recognised as a significant priority for research, healthcare and broader public health. Find out here about the development and validation of the FLAME System, a computerised cognitive assessment for remote brain health monitoring.

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has announced an SME action plan to foster a level playing field for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in government procurement The plan outlines key objectives, measures, and strategies to support government departments and agencies in meeting the government's commitment to promoting SMEs through procurement. Objectives...

Dr. Adriana Berlingieri, Research Associate and Barb MacQuarrie, Community Director at the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children in Canada, discuss the prevalence and impact of harassment and violence in the workplace.

Aaron Gardner, Data Visualisation and Insight Scientist at Lloyd’s Register Foundation, looks at what we can learn and the steps governments can take to start improving worker safety.

Dr. William "Scott" Killgore's team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, backed by a $1.5 million Department of Defense grant, pioneers a portable virtual reality.

Following the January and July 2023 issues, Emiko Izumi from the School of Education & Graduate School of Education at Kwansei Gakuin University discusses the content and results of her collaborative research on the teaching and assessment of reading and writing for early English as foreign language (EFL) learners in Japan.

Our sense of smell plays a crucial role in processing the world around us. This article explores how our sense of smell impacts our perception of colours.

How do our senses work? The way our brains interpret and understand smells, sounds, tastes, and other sensory inputs has long troubled researchers. However, a new model could bring scientists closer to the digital replication of our senses A core focus of neuroscience lies in understanding how our senses turn...

Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) still have work to do on key health and safety provisions, new research reveals.

Given the rise in cosmetic procedures involving BoNT-A, cosmetic physician Dr Mary Dingley discusses the therapeutic implications of antibody-induced resistance on future treatment of various conditions, including post-stroke spacticity and pain disorders.

While high demand for products or services indicates a prosperous business, there are challenges with busy trade periods for international SMEs.

Three universities have been awarded a share of funding to drive digital innovation across UK SMEs, as part of the HNCDI programme.

Court proceedings revealed that the Home Office secretly abandoned the ban on animal testing for cosmetics in 2019, and Cruelty Free International is calling for the government to reinstate the ban.

Only one in five NHS Trusts in England provide active bystander training to address workplace harassment – including measures against sexual harassment.

The growing waiting lists for NHS care across the UK have impacted people waiting to receive autism assessments, but could digital tools help with this? 

Smells experienced in nature improve wellbeing and mental health by making us feel more relaxed, joyful, and healthy.

Prof Marios Adamou OBE and Prof Grigoris Antoniou discuss the problems and solutions of adult ADHD, using an AI-enabled assessment of data.

Individuals who form the gender minority at work are more likely to experience sexual harassment in the workplace and leave the job.