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iCOMAT opens new space manufacturing facility in Gloucestershire

A new manufacturing facility has been opened in Hardwickle, Gloucestershire. The 45,000 sq ft plant, established by advanced composites firm iCOMAT, is set to revolutionise the way lightweight structures for space applications are designed and built.

Investigating environmental factors and their effects on Parkinson’s disease

Yesterday on World Parkinson's Day in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease, researchers revealed the potential environmental origins of Parkinson's disease.

The silent struggle for long COVID patients

Long COVID can be debilitating, and thus, further research and support for those living with the condition are urgently needed. Yanto Evans and Michael Natt from Long Covid Support discuss the unmet medical needs and strategies to improve understanding and care for Long COVID patients.

Canada braces for another severe wildfire season

As Canada emerges from a winter marked by unusually warm temperatures and little snowfall, the government is gearing up for what could be another intense wildfire season.

Is the Disposable Vape ban saving the NHS from another health epidemic?

While we have not yet seen the full health impact of continuous vape usage, the new UK Disposable Vape Ban may be a welcome first step in limiting the impact of what many believe could have become the next health crisis.

NHS waiting list misses target: Nearly 10 million people await treatment

Recent Office for National Statistics (ONS) data has revealed almost 10 million individuals are waiting for crucial NHS appointments or treatments.

Vigilant’s Secure Data Sharing Platform has been described as, “arguably the best example of digital transformation in local government”

Find out here how Vigilant’s Secure Data Sharing Platform for local authorities recoups £3.3 million in cash in this digital transformation focus with Andy Craig and Joseph Gurden.

AI and adaptive dementia-supporting technology

People living with dementia are a hugely underserved group in so many ways, but dementia-supporting technology can offer better and longer independent living; Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing at Alzheimer’s Society, explains how.

Perovskite LED display promises next-gen smart devices

A new digital display screen integrates cutting-edge functionalities directed into the LEDs themselves.

The role of technology in revolutionizing Canadian mental health services

Dr Marc Robin, Medical Director at Dialogue, discusses Canada’s efforts to improve mental health services and how technology can help.

No more migraines? New daily pill approved in England could half migraine frequency

A new daily pill that can effectively reduce the frequency of migraine attacks has been approved for use by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

AI’s role in enhancing patient care and system capacity

Andrew Rut, CEO of the medical AI firm Metadvice, explains how Artificial Intelligence could vastly improve healthcare delivery and patient care.

Pregnancy accelerates biological aging in young women

What is the effect of pregnancy on young women's ageing? A study led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has revealed this correlation.

Medical cannabis in chronic pain management

Steph Sherer, Founder and President of Americans for Safe Access (ASA), discusses the prevalence, challenges and treatments for chronic pain management.

£53.9 million benefit fraud uncovered: Five guilty in largest case in England and Wales

Five individuals have pleaded guilty to orchestrating a benefit fraud scheme amounting to £53.9 million, marking the largest case of its kind in England and Wales.

U.S. seafood industry: Science-based fishery management

Colleen Coyne, Seafood Program Coordinator at Food Export USA-Northeast, discusses how science-based conservation methods are guiding the U.S. seafood industry to foster responsible fishery management.

MIT engineers design breakthrough flexure for muscle-powered robots

Engineers at MIT have unveiled a spring-like device that promises to drive the next generation of muscle-powered robots This feature, similar to a basic skeleton...

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