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Expanding access to sexual health services through a new online framework

Access to sexual and reproductive health care is set to improve across England due to a new Online Sexual Health Services Framework Agreement, designed to make it easier for NHS organisations and local authorities to deliver digital sexual health services.

From challenges to choices: The EU’s path to healthier and greener eating habits

The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) plays a pivotal role in supporting European citizens to make healthy and sustainable food choices; here, they discuss the impact of dietary patterns, barriers to greener eating habits, and measures to empower consumers.

Cloud technology: Preparing our health systems for the future

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Genomics England and the 100,000 Genomes Project, which paved the way for a new era of genomic medicine.

Battery innovation: The UK’s EV revolution

Dr Martin Owen Jones, Energy Materials Coordinator at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, Science and Technology Facilities Council, discusses powering Britain’s future by balancing gigafactories and battery innovation for the UK’s EV revolution.

A more environmentally-friendly alternative to rock salt

Gareth Ellis, the Managing Director at EcoGrit Ltd, charts a safer, non-toxic, more environmentally-friendly alternative to rock salt, a granular product made with natural ingredients.

Government Digital and Data: Attracting tech talent to Civil Service

Through digital innovation and AI, top tech talent is to drive the creation of essential and accessible public services for everyone in the UK thanks to the new brand: Government Digital and Data.

Public sector trend predictions 2024: Addressing challenges and embracing innovation

In an ever-shifting landscape of public governance and services, the year 2024 promises to bring about notable transformations and challenges for the public sector. As we explore the public sector trends across different facets of the public sector, the common thread is the call for adaptability and innovation.

How climate change is a danger to our health

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the global health community demand that climate change's impact on health take centre stage at COP28.

Genetic link between microglia and Alzheimer’s disease inflammation

Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, have unveiled a pivotal connection between genetic changes in microglia, immune-regulating brain cells, and the inflammatory response associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Delaying action on decarbonisation makes innovation absolutely critical

Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Director of the Industrial Decarbonisation Research & Innovation Centre (IDRIC) and the UK’s Champion for Industrial Decarbonisation, explains how innovation can help keep Britain on track for net zero.

New discovery unveils key to predicting solar activity peaks

Scientists at IISER Kolkata utilise decades-old data to enhance solar cycle forecasting and predicting solar activity peaks.

AI revolutionises the finance industry

Rohan Whitehead from the Institute of Analytics (IoA), walks us through how AI revolutionises the finance industry.

First ever entirely SAF powered commercial flight launched today

The commercial transatlantic flight, powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), highlights the significant efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry.

First human case similar to swine flu detected in the UK

Health officials are urgently working to trace contacts of an individual who has been infected with the H1N2 strain.

Hydrogen in the UK and beyond

Anthony Boden, Jon Dyson, and Davis Bigestans at Charles River Associates, tell us what we need to know about hydrogen in the UK and beyond.

Leaked documents reveal UAE’s plans to promote oil deals during COP28

Leaked documents suggest that the United Arab Emirates, the host of the UN COP28 summit, intended to use other climate discussions with other nations to advance agreements benefiting its domestic oil and gas enterprise.

Horizon Europe association: Switzerland and Canada in the fast lane

With the year coming to an end, we must reflect on Europe's largest funding machine “Horizon Europe”, the flagship programme that continues to push researchers to better our planet and lives through innovation and research. But who are the grant's newest associates going to be?

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