11 years on: Cancer patients sue operator for Fukushima disaster
Tokyo court hearings are underway for almost $5 million in damages, for six individuals who developed thyroid cancer as a result of the Fukushima disaster.
Searching for a novel marker of preclinical Alzheimer’s disease
Research suggests that multisensory integration could be used as a novel marker for preclinical Alzheimer’s disease given reported associations between magnitude of visual-somatosensory integration and important cognitive and motor outcomes.
Why technology is key to a more sustainable public sector
Creating a sustainable public sector requires going net zero, instilling a circular economy, and increasing assurance in the supply chain.
An underwater drone can measure ocean acidification
An underwater drone can measure carbon dioxide levels in the ocean, and combat ocean acidification, monitoring global warming.
The energy crisis as a catalyst for the energy transition
Thomas Kattnig, Member of the European Economic and Social Committee, argues that the energy crisis is a catalyst for the energy transition.
The changing landscape of primary care data sharing
NHS Digital’s Programme Head for GP Data, Eva Simmonds, discusses the benefits and challenges of health data sharing and looks to the future for the GP Data for Planning and Research programme.
Japan: Inter-university research to generate more knowledge
Prof Dr Preethi Kesavan, Head, School of Technology at LSBF Singapore, discusses how to promote academic and inter-university.
46% of the working population at risk of job burnout
Almost half of working people are at risk of job burnout, and people working from home are more likely to feel this way, as almost one in ten are burning out.
ScanBox: Thinking inside the box for NHS diagnostic services
NHS diagnostic services have been placed under immense pressure by the COVID-19 pandemic, now, Fairford Medical’s CT ScanBoxes can ease up resource burdens
Studying the exposome concept for a healthier future for all children
Dr. Irene van Kamp, from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, discusses the exposome concept to study the role of the environment in human disease.
6 steps for a successful transformation of your network infrastructure
The public and private sectors are now facing a common issue: how do you maintain legacy technology while embracing new opportunities? Simona Mazza, Head of Digital Advisory, UBDS discusses six steps to transforming your network infrastructure.
Five ways to bring sustainability and social value to your supply chain
Dave Emsley explores how the world can be greener, outlining five key ways to bring sustainability and social value to your supply chain.
Impact of teleworking in health, wellness & well-being
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechCasting Group, describes the impact of teleworking in health, wellness & well-being, beginning with the implications of this in pandemic & post-pandemic scenarios.
The Brenner Motorway looks to the future in attempt to reduce environmental pressures
Carlo Costa, General Technical Manager explores what the future has in store for Autostrada del Brennero SpA and their environmental focus.
Threats from terror attacks and keeping communities safe
Cllr Nesil Caliskan, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Safer, Stronger Communities Board, explains how councils take terror attack threats very seriously and work hard with partners in keeping communities safe & connected.
The cost of raising a child has increased by 21% in four years
The cost of raising a child up to the age of 21 has increased by 37% in over a decade, at an estimated £230,000 – the price of an average semi-detached house.
Polymer physics: The possible future of global plastic use
We talk to Professor of Polymer Physics Eugene Terentjev, at the University of Cambridge, about the future of plastic.
UK maternity report finds that women experience “dehumanisation”
A maternity report by Birthrights finds that UK women experience "dehumanisation" and racism from caregivers.
53% of UK councils not confident about net zero targets
Senior figures in local government doubt their authorities are on track to meet net zero targets, with a quarter of councils aiming for 2050.
The UK’s largest regional stroke thrombectomy network is powered by e-Stroke
Jeff Wyrtzen, Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer at Brainomix explores the impact of the e-Stroke thrombectomy platform and its implementation across the supraregional network.