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Powering net zero in housing and healthcare

Steve Norman from Sustain Commercial Solar Ltd guides us through a smarter approach to sustainability when it comes to powering net zero in housing and healthcare.

New drug combination offers hope for alcohol use disorder treatment

A recent study from the University of Gothenburg has discovered that two existing medications can effectively treat alcohol use disorder, reducing both alcohol consumption and cravings.

Tech giants and UK Government launch major AI skills drive for 7.5 million workers

The UK Government has partnered with global technology giants to provide artificial intelligence training to 7.5 million workers by 2030.

Supporting NHS transformation: How SMS technology delivers for digital, compliance, and sustainability goals

In light of recent NHS England updates around accelerated digital maturity, the rollout of Scan for Safety, and trust-wide efforts to meet net zero targets, the need for agile, intelligent software has never been greater. That’s where SMS Technology steps in.

The local government structures shake-up: Reorganisation, impact, and technology needs

Mark Gannon, Director of Client Solution at Netcall, discusses the UK Government’s creation of unitary authorities as part of the abolition of the two-tier local government structures in England and the role of technology in this significant reorganisation.

Breakthrough in microplastic monitoring hopes to protect health and the environment

As microplastics increasingly become part of everyday life, it’s essential to understand their impact on the environment and human health.

AMR: Fixing the broken pipeline for new antibiotics

Melissa Gong Mitchell, the Secretariat Lead at the AMR Industry Alliance, discusses the challenges hindering the development of urgently needed new antibiotics and the sustainable solutions needed to address these issues.

Scotland to host UK’s most powerful supercomputer following £750 million investment

The UK government has announced a significant £750 million investment to build the nation’s most powerful supercomputer in Edinburgh, placing Scotland at the centre of the UK’s drive to lead global innovation in artificial intelligence, scientific research, and economic growth.

Overseas-born ethnic minority NHS staff face career and pay disparities

New research has found that ethnic minority healthcare workers who are also born overseas face a double disadvantage due to the combined effects of ethnicity and migrant status.

The cosmic dawn: Small telescopes in Chile are the first to detect 13-billion-year-old signal

In a groundbreaking feat, telescopes in Chile have detected 13-billion-year-old light from the Big Bang, scattered by the universe's first stars. This achievement, once thought impossible from Earth, offers vital insights into the Cosmic Dawn and the early evolution of our universe.

U.S. secures $200 Billion LNG deal with Japan’s JERA

The Department of Energy and Department of the Interior have announced the finalisation of four long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) agreements between American producers and Japan's JERA Co., Inc.

Breakthrough molecule discovery offers hope for new motor neurone disease treatments

Scientists have discovered a molecule that could aid the development of new treatments for motor neurone disease, a new study suggests.

Four deep tech companies move forward in EU’s EIC STEP Scale-Up programme

The European Commission has announced the second group of companies advancing in the EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale-Up initiative.

5-minute STI test could revolutionise gonorrhoea and chlamydia detection

A revolutionary STI test developed by UK-based Linear Diagnostics, a University of Birmingham spin-out company, delivers lab-accurate results in five minutes.

AI innovations expected to cut energy bills and boost UK’s clean energy future

Millions of UK households could benefit from warmer homes and lower energy bills, as ten new artificial intelligence (AI) innovations have been selected as finalists for the prestigious Manchester Prize.

The impact of ERC proof of concept grants

A new report highlights the real-world impact of the ERC Proof of Concept (PoC) Grants and their research support.

Oxford’s Nipah virus vaccine wins EMA PRIME status in UK first

The University of Oxford has become the first UK academic institution to receive support from the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) PRIority MEdicines (PRIME) scheme for its vaccine targeting the deadly Nipah virus.

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