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Montenegro’s road to the EU: Civil society’s role in turning ambition into reality

Decebal-Ștefăniță Pădure is a member of the European Economic and Social Committee and Co-Chair of the EU-Montenegro Civil Society Joint Consultative Committee (JCC). Here, he charts Montenegro’s path to the European Union.

Addressing the needs of people living with autoimmune conditions

Asal Shirazi, Founder and CEO of the Autoimmune Support and Awareness (ASA) Foundation, explains the challenges in detecting, diagnosing and managing autoimmune conditions.

Tackling transport emissions in the UK

Richard Hebditch, UK Director of the European Federation for Transport and Environment (Transport & Environment), details what needs to be done to tackle transport emissions in the UK.

Investigating collapsing stars that mysteriously vanish

Astrophysicists at the University of Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute have shed light on a star that suddenly vanished from the sky.

Relaunching the European internal market, improving the EU’s long-term competitiveness

Émilie Prouzet, Rapporteur for the EESC opinion on the Long-term competitiveness strategy, states the case to relaunch the European internal market and improve the EU’s long-term competitiveness.

Flash droughts are intensifying worldwide

Severe dry spells, known as flash droughts, are becoming more intense across the globe, according to a recent study.

True digital levelling up is within reach for local authorities

Local authorities across the UK understand the success of their community and businesses is reliant on the services they underpin.

HIV vaccine candidate shows early success in clinical trial

An HIV vaccine candidate developed at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute has demonstrated the ability to trigger low levels of a rare type of neutralising antibodies (bnAbs) in a small group of participants.

New satellite data reveals alarming melting of west Antarctica’s Thwaites glacier

A study has shown seawater infiltrating beneath West Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This discovery shows the need to reassess global sea level rise projections

Healthcare would stop without diagnostic imaging

Johan Carlegrim, President of Sectra Medical Education, discusses the value and necessity of incorporating advanced diagnostic imaging tools and realistic simulations into the medical curriculum to enhance the learning process for students and improve staff retention in healthcare.

The tip of the iceberg: Unlocking billions by fighting fraud and error

The UK National Audit Office is renewing its focus on helping the government deliver value for money by preventing fraud and error – potentially saving billions for the UK taxpayer.

Pushing circularity into the spotlight

Florika Fink-Hooijer, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Environment at the European Commission, charts the achievements and perspectives of Europe’s accelerating transition towards a more circular economy.

New target to combat chemotherapy resistance in deadly brain cancer

For patients battling glioblastoma, a highly aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer, resistance to chemotherapy remains a significant obstacle.

NASA collaborates with industry to design sustainable jet engine core

NASA, in partnership with GE Aerospace, is designing a new jet engine concept aimed at the next generation of ultra-efficient airliners.

Interactive digital media platforms impact on Canadians lives

Dr Hamed Taherdoost, Associate Professor and Chair of Research and Scholarly Activities Committee at University Canada West, explains the impact of interactive digital media platforms on the lives of many Canadians today.

Global life expectancy to rise by 2050

Global life expectancy is set to rise significantly by 2050, according to the latest findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2021.

Public sector procurement: Challenges and opportunities for IT buyers

Discover insights on public sector procurement for IT buyers: Navigating challenges, seizing opportunities, and embracing innovative changes for enhanced efficiency and value.

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