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UK Government offer home testing kits for cervical cancer

As part of the 10 Year Health Plan, the UK Government has announced it will offer home-testing kits for cervical cancer screenings.

Breaking new ground in stroke research and care

Simone Schoenwaelder from Australia’s Heart Research Institute tells us about exciting advancements in stroke research and care that could dramatically improve clinical outcomes for patients.

UK Space Agency reveals critical space tech for global collaboration

UK Space Agency has released it's Space Exploration Technology Roadmap outlines 11 critical technology areas to advance space exploration and boost the UK's collaboration with global partners.

LGI Innovation Pop Up: Inspiring data-driven digital hospitals

As Chief Scientific Officer at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Professor David Brettle, is responsible for delivering transformational healthcare technologies to ensure staff can work effectively in data-driven, digital hospitals.

From blame to collaboration: How the UK can forward their net zero targets

Despite the UK government painting a positive picture of emissions cuts in its recent ‘Powering Up Britain’ report, it is set to miss its 2030 net zero targets.

Breakthrough method discovered detects nanoplastics instantly

TU Wien's breakthrough method using Raman scattering and a gold grid can conduct detect individual nanoplastic detection in milliseconds.

Flipping the grill: Behavioural change tactics for the plant-based meat market

Research finds that plant-based meat consumption is reducing across the UK, despite a greater uptake of other environmentally friendly practices. How do we drive commercial growth again?

Exploring science, research & innovation in Canada

Open Access Government charts the continuing efforts of the Government of Canada to support science, research and innovation.

A new era of pathogen surveillance using genomic sequencing

We spoke to Dr Joanne Hackett, Former Chief Commercial Officer of Genomics England and Regional Board Member of Movement Health 2030, about how genomic...

Dementia risk linked to disadvantaged neighbourhoods

Dementia risk linked to neighbourhood disadvantage among Veterans Health Administration enrollees, studied using the Area Deprivation Index.

Testing the clinical mechanisms of ADHD with depression and gender

£2.4 million has been funded to trials evaluating the clinical mechanisms of ADHD, with consideration to its progression with depression, parental impact, and ADHD in women.

Germany’s China strategy reveals plan to restrict research cooperation

Germany's China strategy, aims to withhold federal support from research projects at risk of a "knowledge drain" to China and improve awareness of security risks in cooperation with Beijing.

Are you drinking enough water? Ten reasons to drink more water

Only 53% of UK adults are drinking enough water, according to Water Logic. Yet being just 1% dehydrated has serious implications for our health. Here are 10 reasons to drink more water along with some tips and tricks.

The importance of inclusion when studying history

Dr Leanna Brinkley, Study Group’s Head of Quality Assurance and Enhancement at Cardiff University International Study Centre, shares her stance on respectful dialogue in the classroom when studying history.

Building a better, safer and more accountable sport system in Canada

The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Canada’s Minister responsible for Sport, shares her vision for a safe and accountable sport system in which Canadian athletes from all walks of life can thrive.

Advancing animal rights

With a particular focus on South Korea, Open Access Government explores the changing perceptions around animal welfare and some of the policies introduced to support this.

UK and Turkey initiate talks on new trade agreement

The UK and Turkey have announced their intention to commence negotiations on an updated free trade agreement (FTA).

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