Cosmic hourglass captured by the JWST reveals birth of a star
Observing an ethereal cosmic hourglass courtesy of the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed the birth of a very young star or ‘protostar’.
Ayahuasca dangers: mental and physical adverse effects
A survey looking at ayahuasca dangers finds 70% experience physical and 55% mental health adverse effects – but only 2.3% of physical adverse events require medical attention.
Why engineering policy should be at the heart of government policymaking
Professor Nick Jennings CB FREng FRS, Chair of the Engineering Policy Centre Committee at the Royal Academy of Engineering, states why engineering policy should be at the heart of policymaking.
High-power electrostatic actuators: the future of artificial muscles
Using ferroelectric materials, researchers have been able to create a high-power electrostatic actuator that can generate a strong force at a low driving voltage creating new opportunities for artificial muscles.
Cancer research: A Canadian healthcare perspective
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), a Canadian healthcare research investment agency, collaborates with partners to innovate health improvements.
‘Nature tech’ predicted to grow by $6 billion following COP27
Following COP27, nature tech – ranging from drones planting trees and AI software managing rainforests – presents a greater market opportunity.
The impact of COVID-19 on future workplaces
Alison White, Founder & Director of White Workplace Consultancy Limited, examines how COVID-19 has changed the way we work & what we want from future workplaces.
Horizon Europe funding to receive €12.4B in 2023
There is to be no major increase in Horizon Europe funding for 2023 despite pressure from MEPs as €12.4 billion budget revealed.
Research shows a significant sperm count decline globally
Studies across Latin America, Asia and Africa find that men are experiencing a sperm count decline due to our modern environment and lifestyle.
Innovation funding granted to ensure the recovery of hydrogen from waste
UK government funding has been granted to a team at the University of Manchester in an effort to safeguard energy security through the recovery of hydrogen from waste.
Building a holistic view of adult social care at Bristol City Council
Mark Carlile, Head of Public Sector at itelligent-i, looks at adult social care and the role of digital transformation in Bristol City Council.
G-Cloud 13 agreement goes live
Crown Commercial Service's G-Cloud 13 agreement has now been awarded and is live for customers to use.
What is the key to successful innovation in the NHS?
PinPoint Data Science Executive Chair, Dr Nigel Sansom, reflects on his experience of developing innovation in the NHS.
The UK must get serious about sugar reduction
Action on Sugar is calling for the government to start taking sugar reduction seriously for the sake of the nation's health, environment and economy,
How do India’s protectionist rice export restrictions affect those in need?
Peter Bachmann, Vice President Policy & Government Affairs, at USA Rice, states that India’s protectionist rice export restrictions hurt the neediest the most.
Mental health at work during the most stressful months of the year
What does mental health at work look like as we enter some of the most stressful months of the year for small businesses?
Health & Human Services organisations: Are your HHS leaders strong enough?
Public Sector Health & Human Services leaders, or HHS leaders, need their operations to be aligned with experimentation and learning to lead transformational change.
Demystifying the promise of mini nuclear
Mini nuclear can be a relatively safe and fast energy alternative, but the UK government needs an efficient energy strategy to lead us to net zero when using it.
How is digital transformation cushioning the blow of pharmacy closures?
There have been 800 pharmacy closures since 2015; here's how digital transformation can help save high street shops.
Social taxonomy: A step towards social sustainability
Judith Vorbach from the European Economic and Social Committee, with Susanne Wixforth, Advisor, walk us through social taxonomy.