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.
Why must the public sector move to cloud services?
The public sector must move to cloud services or risk falling behind the digital revolution currently underway.
Working-class students need ‘sense of opportunity’ to attend university
Working-class students need to be presented with a 'sense of opportunity' at school for university to feel like a realistic option.
What is perennial rice and why is it making history?
It may have taken more than 9,000 years of cultivation, but annual paddy rice is now available as a long-lived perennial rice.
UK-Swiss science deal likely as both lose access to Horizon Europe
As the UK and Switzerland continue to be blocked from the Horizon Europe scheme, a UK-Swiss science deal seems likely.
UK spends £2 billion destroying the forests for bioenergy – despite COP27 pledges
Despite its pledges to protect the forests at COP27, the UK has increased biomass subsidies for bioenergy by £2 billion annually, which involves mass deforestation.
Public sector data under real threat from cybercriminals
Public sector data is becoming increasingly threatened by cybercriminals and needs better protection. New approaches are needed to keep data safe, AJ Thompson, CCO of Northdoor Plc argues.
Rethinking cancer as a molecular and cellular ecosystem
Sean Lawler, Associate Professor at Brown University pursues an understanding of cancer through the lens of the molecular and cellular ecosystem and natural selection.
Viewing the lonely dwarf galaxy in striking detail
An opportunity to further understand the early universe and the lonely dwarf galaxy has been provided by the near-infrared camera of the James Webb Space Telescope.
Could volunteers help to tackle the problem with NHS waiting lists?
Recent figures show that the number of people in England NHS waiting lists has jumped to a record 6.8 million - but could this decrease with volunteers?
Government needs digital transformation to respond to the cost of living crisis
As the UK faces a crippling cost of living crisis, adopting digital transformation in the government could empower active problem-solving.
COP27 is an opportunity for Rishi Sunak to ban microplastics
COP27 could be a perfect opportunity for new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to ban microplastics in everyday products by changing manufacturing laws.
7 of the most poisonous mushrooms in UK to look out for this autumn
Some of the world's most poisonous mushrooms can be spotted in the UK from the end of summer onwards - here's what to look out for on your next autumnal walk.
SaliStick: World’s first saliva-based pregnancy test
The world’s first saliva-based pregnancy test is a non-invasive, easy and hygienic way to detect hormones, viruses and even diseases.
Honeywell recognizes high performing Channel Partners at 2022 Honeywell EMEA conference
Honeywell Process Solutions unveiled its Channel Partner award winners at the 2022 Honeywell EMEA conference; here's who won.
How is human health impacted by the welfare of animals
The welfare of animals is not only important to animals but is also intrinsically linked to human health and the environment.
Representation and Identity: the importance of Black British history
Black British history is a key part of the thriving cultural hub that is the UK today, yet this vital part of our country’s story is little known.
Tackling Britain’s data skills shortage requires a new approach
Britain faces a major digital data skills shortage in virtually every industry - here's how to pro-actively tackle the problem.
Honeywell Manufacturing Excellence Platform: driving digital transformation in life sciences
Honeywell's Manufacturing Excellence Platform will revolutionise the digital transformation of the life sciences industry.
Artificial Intelligence in the UK
Professor Jon Crowcroft FRS FREng, co-founder of iKVA, Researcher at Large, at The Alan Turing Institute and Professor of Communication Systems at Cambridge University’s Computer Laboratory, provides his view on Artificial Intelligence in the UK.