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What the digital shift means for the NHS’s digital transformation

As the NHS approaches its 80th anniversary, what opportunities do digital solutions present for transforming health services, including enhancing staff experiences, streamlining corporate services, and improving patient workflows while also safeguarding digital infrastructures and reducing costs?

Antisense therapies: A new approach to tackling challenging targets in areas of high unmet medical need

Alexander Gebauer, the Chief Executive Officer at Secarna Pharmaceuticals GmbH & Co. KG looks at a new approach to solve unmet medical needs with...

Energy Unlocked: Why AI cannot solve net zero local energy transitions

Molly Webb, Founder and CEO of Energy Unlocked, explores why the promise of ‘smart’ technologies has yet to be realised in urban areas.

Coming to terms with generative AI’s early potential for government

Following the recent international AI Summit, many government executives are assessing how to get started exploring the technology's potential to improve citizen services.

Study reveals alarming presence of thirdhand smoke in homes

Secondhand smoking has been recognised as a health hazard with links to cancer. Now researchers are focusing on thirdhand smoke, where harmful tobacco residues linger on surfaces such as furniture, walls and floors.

Nanoplastics found in bottled water raise concerns over human health

Microplastics have become a global environmental concern, with these tiny particles infiltrating polar ice, soil, drinking water, and food we consume.

Building Vaccine Confidence: Strategies for dispelling myths and misinformation

Heidi J Larson, along with contributors from the Vaccine Confidence Project, discuss the complex factors influencing decision-making around vaccines and what can be done to improve public trust.

Utilising frameworks to leverage the best hybrid communication suppliers

Nicki Newburn from, CFH Docmail Ltd, highlights utilising frameworks to leverage the best hybrid communication suppliers.

Is renewable energy killing our birds?

As concerns about the declining bird population continue to grow, scientists highlight the unintentional consequences of renewable energy development.

Researchers identify missing component in Venus’ clouds

Researchers may have cracked the long-standing mystery surrounding the colour and splotchiness of Venusian clouds in the UV range.

Closing the innovation gap: Advancing psychedelic therapy and medicines in EU mental health care

Despite the growing burden of mental health problems, there remains a significant unmet medical need. Tadeusz Hawrot, Founder and Executive Director at Parea tells us why new treatments are urgently needed and how psychedelic therapy and medicines can help

Engineering skills for the climate emergency

It’s not too late to respond to the challenges of the climate emergency – but only if we fast-track vital engineering skills into our economy before 2030 – The Royal Academy of Engineering explains.

Anti Money laundering: What the UK’s AML consultation means for compliance professionals

Money laundering is a formidable threat to the UK economy, with an annual cost estimated at £100 billion. To address the problem, the government has unveiled a £400 million three-year Economic Crime Plan, aiming to fill gaps in fraud, anti-money laundering (AML) and more.

Declining honey yields in the U.S. linked to herbicides

In the last few decades, honey yields in the United States have steadily declined since the 1990s, leaving honey producers and scientists looking for answers.

Breaking the stigma: Men’s mental health matters

Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy discusses men’s mental health, including common barriers to seeking help and the measures needed to improve overall awareness and support.

Potential link between IDO2 gene and autism spectrum disorder

Researchers investigate indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 2 (IDO2), an enzyme expressed in the brain, to shed light on its potential role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Hydrogen refuelling station at new dimensions

Dr. Stefan Rehm, Managing Director of Hypion GmbH, presents the logic of integrated hydrogen hubs as concept to decarbonise heavy duty road transportation.

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