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Transforming research through citizen social science

Transforming research through citizen social science

Dr Saffron Woodcraft from the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity unpacks empowering communities and transforming research through citizen social science.
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Engaging in music throughout life boosts brain health

The benefits of musical engagement on brain health in older adults have been unveiled.
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ICJ rules Israel must take all measures to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza

Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling concerning the Israel-Gaza conflict was concluded.
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Fortifying your law firm against the SRA’s new fining powers

As the legal sector undergoes a digital transformation, law firms grapple with cybersecurity challenges, prompting a shift towards third-party payment providers.
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AI-based diagnosis system transforms sepsis detection in children

An international research team has successfully employed the power of artificial intelligence to enhance the diagnosis of sepsis in children.
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Moon’s shrinkage and moonquakes act as a challenge for future artemis missions

Will the moon's shrinkage impact NASA's Artemis missions? potential hazards could impact NASA's Artemis missions.
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Skin cancer mutation offers hope for healing broken hearts

Is there a way to mend a broken heart? Biomedical engineers have found a potential way to mend a broken heart using a genetic mutation commonly associated with skin cancers.
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Leveraging innovations in health tech to mitigate health care disparities

From desktops to laptops, smartphones to smartwatches, technology has come to play an increasingly central role in our lives, but what about health tech? And as the influence of technology has spread across industries, crucial sectors like education and healthcare have seen noticeable transformations.
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The benefits of cold water swimming on menopausal symptoms

Can cold water swimming offer relief for menopausal women's physical and mental symptoms?
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Are personalised running shoes the future?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology engineers find a way to personalise running shoes to optimise performance using their new model.
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Water filtration system aims to transform global clean water access

Could this new portable water filtration be the solution to the global water crisis?
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Reimagining higher education learning and inclusion by utilising students voices

“We have untapped data and insight at our fingertips, isn’t it time we embraced student voice to improve inclusivity and innovation?” suggests Kristen McCartney from Northumbria University. How can students help inform and improve higher education?.
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Plant-based diets during pregnancy linked to higher risk of preeclampsia

The popularity of plant-based diets has increased in recent years, mainly driven by environmental and animal welfare concerns.
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The Cloud Compute agreement update

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) says that there is greater choice and range in public sector cloud technology, concerning the Cloud Compute agreement update.
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Blood test shows promise in identifying Alzheimer’s disease early

A £5 million project started in the UK last year aims to enable individuals to receive Alzheimer's diagnoses within seconds through the National Health Service (NHS) within the next five years.
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Building lasting loyalty: The power of exceptional customer experiences

In today's fiercely competitive business landscape, the path to success lies in creating remarkable customer experiences. Unhappy customers will vote with their feet, often without sharing what has led them to move away from a particular organization.
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Oral insulin delivery: A smarter solution for insulin management

Scientists have discovered a way to supply insulin to the body, which could benefit the lives of 425 people worldwide battling with diabetes.
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Placecube asks: What does your digital place look like?

Jason Fahy, Chief Executive Officer at Placecube, explains how the public sector is using its open-source, low-code, Digital Experience Platform, Digital Place, to accelerate its digital transformation.
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The general principles behind neuronal connectivity

A single set of basic networking principles governs how neurons wire together, shaping the brain's circuitry.
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The non-invasive cancer-grade probing system

Researchers have introduced a non-invasive method for determining the malignancy grade of glioma tumours.

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