The new government standard for algorithmic transparency
The UK government has initiated one of the world’s first national standards for algorithmic transparency, commencing promises made in the National Data and National AI strategies.
NIH discover new potential therapy for eye diseases
A new study shows promise for future therapies for blinding eye diseases, uveitis and multiple sclerosis.
Australia’s medical innovation approach: Is it suitable for regenerative medicine?
Australia has committed to investing heavily in its medical future – but will it be ready for the regenerative medicine revolution? John Gardner from Monash University and Michael Morrison from the University of Oxford provide the answer.
Scientific Sunburn & Skin Cancer (Part 1)
In this the first of a four part series, Chanda Siddoo-Atwal, President and Primary Biochemist of Moondust Cosmetics Ltd., provides comment on the Human Sunburn Cycle, including why some people get sunburnt even while wearing sunscreen.
Repurposing property that is surplus to requirement
Stuart Woolgar, CEO, Global Guardians Management Ltd, explores how repurposing empty buildings, such as office space, will help the property world to become more sustainable.
Hydration: An essential part of healthy ageing
Senior Director of the Center for Healthy Aging, at the National Council on Aging, illustrates the ways that hydration is key to staying healthy as we age
Multiplex Array Technology for risk assessment in the food industry
Martin D. Chapman, President & CEO and Ross Yarham, Business Relationship Associate, both from Indoor Biotechnologies, shed light on Multiplex Array Technology for risk assessment in the food industry.
Stem cell therapy to treat brittle bone disease
Pascale V Guillot from Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women’s Health, provides further analysis of stem cell therapy for brittle bone disease
Local & regional governments: Driving the renewable energy transition
Rohit Sen & Kanak Gokarn from ICLEI, argue that local and regional governments can play a powerful role in driving the renewable energy transition
The CHILD-UP project: Encouraging agency in migrant children
In this interview with Professor Claudio Baraldi (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia), Project Coordinator of the EU funded project CHILD-UP, we learn about key points related to the project’s approach and implementation.
From vocational education to labour market integration
Irene Kriesi and Miriam Grønning explain how initial vocational education and training in Switzerland facilitates fast and smooth labour market entry, but also offers heterogenous career prospects.
The viral evolution of COVID-19 in animals
New research analyses mutation types occurring in the Coronavirus after infection in cats, dogs, ferrets, and hamsters, studying cross-species transmission in animals.
Reducing the NHS patient backlog – A long term plan
Andrew Metcalfe, Director of Intelligent Infection Control Services Limited, LumiBio, discusses the benefits of utilising existing technologies to mitigate the ongoing staff shortages in the NHS.
Solar: Vital to Asia’s renewable energy success
Filippo Carzaniga, Executive Chairman at FIMER, argues that solar will play a vital role in Asia’s renewable energy success
AI & digital transformation in cancer care
Artificial intelligence and digital transformation play an important role in improving cancer diagnosis, treatments and increasing cancer survival rates, writes Dee Mathieson, Senior Vice President Linac Service and Managing Director of Elekta Ltd.
The disproportionate risk of HIV amongst the transgender community
A new study estimates HIV disproportionately affects trans feminine women, with 20% of trans feminine individuals being positive with the virus, highlighting the need for prevention efforts and appropriate sex education.
The right tools for public sector CX digital transformation
Chris Merricks from CX Consultants stresses the importance of choosing the right tools for public sector CX digital transformation.
Artificial Intelligence solutions for healthcare delivery
Chaith Kondragunta, CEO at AIRA Matrix Private Limited, details Artificial Intelligence-based solutions that can positively impact prostate cancer outcomes.
Food allergies: An epidemic in the making?
Aarthi JanakiRaman, Research Director, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, sheds light on food allergies and considers if this is an epidemic
Transforming plastic use with a circular model
New research provides a model of the global scale of plastic development, tracing where it’s produced, where it ends up, and its environmental impact.
