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New certified reference materials improve the reliability of nanomaterial testing

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission has introduced two new certified reference materials, titanium dioxide and barium sulfate powders, to improve the accuracy and reliability of nanomaterial testing.

JWST and NASA: Understanding star formation in the early universe

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), in collaboration with NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency, is conducting research into early star formation in galaxies.

Digital transformation in schools: Strategy, people, and technology

In the realm of digital transformation in schools in 2023, education systems vary in levels of progress. Some schools have fully embraced technology, utilising its potential to revolutionise teaching and learning.

Satellite data reveals a severe marine heatwave in UK and Ireland

Satellite measurements have detected some of the most severe marine heatwave increases on Earth in the waters surrounding the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Australian bushfires contributed to ocean cooling affecting La Niña forecasts

Research has found that the the Australian bushfires brought on numerous climate impacts, which may have nudged La Niña into a multiyear event.

UK Space Agency invests £2.1 million in cutting-edge space technologies

The UK Space Agency has invested 2.1 million in hyper advanced space technologies throughout it's Enabling Technologies Programme.

Identifying and mitigating risks inherent in IT migration projects

Nick Denning, CEO of IT consultancy Diegesis and veteran of multiple transformation projects, looks at how to identify and mitigate the specific risks involved in IT migration projects.

AI: Challenges to deploy responsible & ethical systems

Dayna Arnold, Project Manager at Zest Consult, a leading digital technology consultancy, discusses the challenges businesses face with AI and the struggle for ethical systems.

How to lay the foundations for successful digital transformation projects

Nick Denning, CEO of IT consultancy Diegesis and veteran of multiple transformation projects, shares his tips on how to build successful digital transformation from the start.

German tabloid implements AI job cuts in shift to digital only future

Germany's largest daily newspaper, Bild, has announced plans to implement AI job cuts as it prepares for a digital-only future

UK and Luxembourg Ministers meet to strengthen bilateral relations

To strengthen bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Luxembourg, Minister Docherty recently held a meeting with Minister Asselborn, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg.

Breast cancer survival rate sees a 66% improvement over 20 years

Women with early stage breast cancer today are 66% less likely to die within five years of diagnosis than they were in the 1990s, research on the breast cancer survival rate finds.

Balancing data sovereignty and user experience: Lessons from the private sector

The government needs to take learnings from the private sector on how it can better balance data sovereignty and user experience by building data products around citizen services.

EU proposes prohibition on manufacturing sensitive technology in China

The European Union plans to safeguard vital technologies like supercomputers, AI, and advanced microchips by preventing their production in countries like China.

The government must prioritise child nutrition to combat the obesity epidemic

If we want to improve health, and reduce sweet and processed foods, we need to start with child nutrition and change the foods and drinks sold to infants and young children.

Transition to the biobased economy: Integrated approach needed

Aarthi JanakiRaman, charts the transition to a biobased economy, stressing the need for an integrated approach.

Investment of $350 million for Canada’s sustainable aviation initiative

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry, has revealed a significant investment of $350 million to bolster Canada's  Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT).

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