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EIT and Poland launch new innovation booster

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and Poland’s Ministry of Economic Development and Technology have announced a new initiative to boost innovation across the European Union.

Project gigabit evaluated: How it fails those most in need and the alternative approach required

David Hennell from National Broadband examines how central government broadband policy is failing to provide assistance to the nation’s most digitally disadvantaged properties and discusses alternative solutions that should be leveraged.

Ensuring adequate dementia care: The beginning of the end of Alzheimer’s?

Colin Capper, Associate Director of Evidence and Involvement at Alzheimer’s Society, argues that we need improved dementia care and further innovations for people living with dementia today while we wait for the breakthroughs of tomorrow

Wild birds develop immunity to avian flu amid deadly outbreak

Antibodies have been discovered in the populations of northern gannets and shags in Scotland, with a significant decrease in poultry infections across the United Kingdom.

The impact of body image and social media youth on sports participation

Research from Nemours Children's Health presented at the 2023 AAP Conference reveals that body image and social media influence, gender biases, and coaching styles are prompting young athletes to abandon sports.

James Webb Space Telescope reveals Jupiter’s unseen atmospheric feature

The James Webb Space Telescope, operated by NASA, has made a groundbreaking observation within Jupiter’s atmosphere, unveiling a previously undiscovered phenomenon.

SpaceX plans to triple launch cadence with 144 missions next year

SpaceX is gearing up for an ambitious mission schedule, aiming to increase its launch cadence to unprecedented levels.

Electric vehicles: Accelerating the charge

Perran Moon, Chief Marketing Officer at Believ, turns the spotlight on electric vehicles, which are critical to cleaner air, reducing carbon emissions and achieving net zero.

Red meat consumption linked to elevated type 2 diabetes risk

Substituting red meat with plant-based proteins can lower diabetes risk and yield environmental advantages.

Limited usefulness of genetic risk scores in disease prediction

Polygenic risk scores, used to estimate an individual's genetic risk for common diseases, including heart disease, need to catch up in their predictive capabilities, as highlighted by a recent study led by UCL researchers.

Breakthrough 3D simulation: Neutron star merger light replicated

A cutting-edge three-dimensional (3D) computer simulation has successfully replicated the spectral features observed during a neutron star merger, resembling a kilonova event.

NIH grants supports HIV care and climate change research

Researchers aim to uncover how extreme weather affects long-term HIV care outcomes and implications for addressing climate change impacts and other chronic health conditions.

Men’s antidepressant use has no negative impact on IVF success

In a recent study, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital investigated the connection between men's antidepressant use, anxiety and depression and their impact on in vitro fertilisation (IVF) outcomes.

17,000 patients avoid unnecessary hospital visits in Scotland thanks to tech

Health Boards in Scotland are implementing innovative technologies to enhance communication among GPs and paramedics, transforming hospital visits.

Unlocking space for business: A UK Space Agency initiative

The UK Space Agency has launched a groundbreaking initiative, "Unlocking Space for Business," aimed at helping businesses harness the advantages of satellite data and services.

Pioneering £3m initiative to overcome anti-microbial resistance

In an endeavour to combat anti-microbial resistance (AMR), pioneering research networks have been granted £3 million to devise novel strategies.

Breastfeeding at work: Ensuring the wellbeing of mothers

Matt Thornton from CoolMed examines legislation regarding breastfeeding at work, safe storage of breast milk, and the importance of proper storage facilities.

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