Colour-changing flower found in Japan
A plant common to Japan, Causonis japonica, is the first to show a newly discovered trait: a colour-changing flower.
Tackling antimicrobial resistance: A digital approach
Reflecting on the recent World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW 2022), it’s evident that we must continue to raise better awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance, which is one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity.
The cost of non-Europe: Impact on the internal market
Emilie Prouzet, Member of the European Economic and Social Committee, Employers’ Group (Group I), discusses how the cost of non-Europe represents thousands of missed opportunities to deepen the internal market.
New drug ‘Lecanemab’ slows the effects of Alzheimer’s disease
After decades of failure for Alzheimer’s researchers, Lecanemab could open the door to a new ear of drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease – the world's most common form of dementia.
Honey bee lifespans are 50% shorter today than 50 years ago
Entomologists have found that honey bee life spans are 50% shorter than in the 1970s, which corresponds with colony loss and reduced honey production.
MACH for ecommerce: opportunities and challenges
Highlighting the benefits and challenges of implementation of MACH architecture, ecommerce business could be changed for the better.
Tackling the backlog to take pressure off frontline NHS services
Technology could reduce waiting times for secondary care to help relieve the pressure on the frontline NHS services this winter.
In times of uncertainty, robust data processes must be agile
There is an ever-growing need for robust data processes. Organisations must cope with changing security threats, data quality fluctuations and uncertainty in the operational environment.
Seagrass can reduce coastal erosion by 70%
According to research from the University of Gothenburg, seagrass can bind its root mats to the sand and reduce cliff erosion by up to 70%.
Using a safety app to protect women and girls on public transport
A safety app ‘SafeUP’ allows women and girls to plan and share their journeys on public transportation with real-time arrival information.
Machine learning is helping us understand Alzheimer’s disease
Using machine learning to pinpoint the most accurate means and timelines for anticipating the advancement of Alzheimer’s disease.
Using big data to predict demand for local services
The public sector is lagging behind in adopting big data science to predict demand for local services, here's why it can help.
Why we need to treat mental health like physical health in schools
Ben Levinson, OBE, headteacher at Kensington Primary School, shares his thoughts on why mental health should have a positive focus the way physical health does, not a negative one.
TRAILAR: Decarbonising the transport system in the NHS
TRAILAR is a British multi-award winning, transport innovation company that has been recognised as a key contributor to decarbonising the transport system in the UK and the NHS.
Cancer research: The only way to avoid a cancer epidemic
Dr Lynn Turner, Director of Research at Worldwide Cancer Research, states that cancer research is the only way to avoid a cancer epidemic.
Legalization of recreational cannabis linked with increased alcohol consumption
States that oversaw the legalization of recreational cannabis linked to increased alcohol consumption that is largely driven by young adults and men.
Vulnerable corals can be “rescued” by corals with resistant genotypes
A study finds that disease-resistant corals can help to save vulnerable corals – as genetic diversity improves a coral’s chance of survival.
Freckle Maths: Maintaining momentum in maths
Catherine Magee, teacher of the Year 2021, discusses online learning platform Freckle Maths, maintaining momentum in maths and top tips for bringing joy to the classroom.
Drinking during pregnancy changes baby’s brain
Drinking during pregnancy, even in low to moderate amounts, can change the baby’s brain structure and delay brain development.
1.5 million immigrants to receive permanent residency in Canada to aid economy
The Canadian government have announced their plan to take in 500,000 immigrants annually under permanent residency schemes – but will this benefit Canada’s economic gap?
