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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.

Japan innovation: Brains, budgets, and breakthroughs

Professor Himanshu Rai gets us started on the concepts of brains, funding, and breakthroughs in Japan’s master plan for innovation.

Addressing the challenges of MS: Progress, policy, and pathways forward

MS Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by multiple sclerosis. Its remit includes supporting research for...

AI, democracy and disruption: Nina Schick on governing the generative AI age

In this exclusive interview Nina Schick explores the risks and opportunities of AI adoption, the ethical frameworks required for safe implementation, and what governments must do to remain resilient in the face of rapid technological change.

Pioneering quantum biology and medicine with the $21 Million Berggren Center

The University of Chicago has received a $21 million gift from philanthropist Thea Berggren to establish the Berggren Center for Quantum Biology and Medicine. This groundbreaking center will merge quantum engineering with biology to revolutionise medicine, aiming to unlock new insights for diagnostics and therapies.

The cost-of-living crisis: Beyond the headlines, behind the numbers

Elena-Alexandra Calistru of the EESC highlights the cost-of-living crisis by discussing its deeper implications beyond the headlines and numbers.

‘AI scientist’ finds common drug combinations can kill breast cancer cells

An 'AI scientist', working in collaboration with human scientists, has discovered that combinations of cheap and safe drugs could be effective at treating breast cancer.

Continuous penetration testing

Once a year, maybe twice if they’re cautious, businesses invite a third party to find holes in their defences, patch a few, file the PDF report, and move on. The assumption is that the security picture stays the same, but it doesn’t, not even close.

Rise in expectant mothers in the UK with autoimmune diseases 

More women who are having children have been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition since the millennium.

Analyzing sex and gender data to improve women’s health outcomes

Irene O. Aninye, PhD, Chief Science Officer at the Society for Women’s Health Research, examines the consequences of overlooking sex and gender differences in research and clinical care.

Psilocybin and IBS treatment: First psychedelic study in gastroenterology

In a groundbreaking first, psilocybin is entering gastroenterology. Dr. Erin Mauney leads a pioneering study exploring how psychedelic therapy could transform treatment for millions suffering from treatment-resistant Irritable Bowel Syndrome, offering new hope for gut-brain disorders.

Public sector procurement: How open frameworks benefit public sector buyers

The new Procurement Act 2023 introduces "open frameworks," revolutionising public sector buying. These flexible agreements, unlike traditional closed frameworks, allow new suppliers to join throughout their up to eight-year lifespan, fostering greater competition, innovation, and value for money.

Flavonoid-rich food could boost longevity, major study reveals

New research has found that consuming foods rich in flavonoids, such as tea and dark chocolate, could lower their risk of developing health conditions and increase longevity.

PSD3 is coming: But what about APP fraud?

Roger Alexander, Board Advisor at Chargebacks911, says that while PSD3 is coming, we can’t forget about APP fraud.

Early dog exposure may reduce childhood eczema risk

Having a pet dog may lower the risk of eczema in children who are genetically prone to the condition, shedding light on how environmental factors may influence genetic risks.

JWST completes view of Sombrero Galaxy’s Disk

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has completed its comprehensive imaging of the Sombrero galaxy, revealing its huge stellar bulge and intricate dust disk in stunning near-infrared detail. These observations are key to understanding the galaxy's turbulent past and evolution.

Flooding in a changing climate: Why we need systemic action now

There is a need for systematic action to safeguard against flooding; here, Professor Günter Blöschl from the Vienna University of Technology, the University of...

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