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Global greenhouse gas emissions hit a record high in 2024

World emissions rose in 2024, but key economies like the EU and Japan are showing signs of reversing the trend.

AI: Deepfake threats in the U.S.

Open Access Government provides a brief overview of deepfake threats in the U.S. within the artificial intelligence landscape.

406,994 homes powered greenly: UK government approves three new solar farms

New Energy Secretary Ed Miliband pushes to triple solar capacity by 2030 with three new solar farms in an effort to keep green energy at the center of the New Labour government priorities.

New government to end strikes: Formal talks with junior doctors set to begin

The new Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, is set to enter formal negotiations with junior doctors to end strikes and resolve the prolonged dispute over pay and conditions that have plagued the NHS for the past 20 months.

Major Microsoft outage: Numerous sectors hit in worldwide “Digital Pandemic”

“This is nothing short of a crisis” says Chris Dimitriadis, chief global strategy officer at ISACA, as major global Microsoft outage causes widespread disruption across multiple sectors, grounding planes, delaying trains, and impacting healthcare services.

How AI is being used to predict breast cancer survival durations

Hailey Coverson, Data Scientist at Bayezian, discusses the complexities of genomic data, accounting for biases and inaccuracies and AI’s potential in supporting clinical decisions in breast cancer care.

Ursula von der Leyen re-elected as European Commission president

Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as European Commission president for a second term by the European Parliament. Ms von der Leyen will stand as European Commission president for the next five years. 

Research and innovation investments: Europe at a crossroads

Ole Petter Ottersen, Acting Secretary-General of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, states that Europe is at a critical juncture regarding research and innovation investments.

Transport decarbonisation: Tackling climate change in the UK

Zemo Partnership Executive Director Claire Haigh explores how the Council for Net Zero Transport is tackling climate change in the UK through transport decarbonisation.

King addresses health reforms: A smoke-free and mentally healthier future

While addressing the nation, the King introduced two landmark bills, the Mental Health Bill and the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

New vaccine program in Wales targets respiratory infection in vulnerable groups

Wales is set to introduce a vaccination program aimed at protecting vulnerable populations from a common but potentially severe respiratory infection known as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

The King’s speech: Plans to boost the UK economy and living standards

The King revealed today a legislative agenda aimed at revitalising Britain's economy and improving living standards for working people across the country.

Pathogen risks at the intersection of farms and wildlands

In a clash of ecosystems, native plants and non-native crops find themselves at odds, facing off against a common enemy: pathogens.

Youth with mood disorders face challenges in obtaining driver’s licenses and driving safely

A recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health suggests that young people with mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder face significant struggles when it comes to obtaining driver’s licenses and driving safely compared to those without.

Challenges and opportunities for protecting wildlife populations in Europe

From urbanisation to climate change, the welfare of wildlife populations is increasingly under threat. Open Access Government provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with wildlife conservation in Europe.

Exoplanet WASP-39 b shows big differences between morning and evening atmospheres

Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have uncovered new details about the atmosphere of an exoplanet known as WASP-39 b, located 700 light-years away from Earth.

Rising rates of sexually transmitted infections prompt urgent action

More than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are caught daily, causing urgent challenges for the global health community.

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