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Record-breaking cosmic explosion defies astronomers’ expectations

A cosmic explosion unlike any seen before has prompted astronomers to rethink long-standing ideas about the universe’s most powerful outbursts.

Colonial bias evident in fossil research

The colonial bias permeating history and global economics is felt heavily in the fossil record, which documents the history of life on Earth.

Investing in people, with a focus on public-sector IT professionals

Why investing in people, and especially public-sector IT professionals, will benefit your workforce and wider society, as explained by Sascha Giese.

Enhancing the use of data – do you know your strategic priorities?

Solutionpath’s Rachel Maxwell considers the importance of knowing your strategic priorities when deploying student engagement analytics within a university.

UK citizens’ interests towards sustainable practices on the rise

The COVID-19 pandemic has given the world a wake-up call about the environment and sustainability, and the UK is no exception.

Machine learning and prognostics in cancer programmes

Tim Simpson, General Manager of Hologic UK & Ireland, discusses how AI, machine learning and prognostics could revolutionise cancer detection and treatment in breast and cervical cancer programmes.

Where next for the Levelling Up Fund?

Tom Stannard, Chair of the Institute of Economic Development, ponders where next for the Levelling Up Fund.

PKG (Personal Kinetigraph): Helping my Parkinson’s Disease patients

Parkinson’s Disease affects all activities of patient daily living but PKG can help.

Is the UK Government’s childhood obesity programme working?

How has the UK Government’s National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), designed to tackle childhood obesity, impacted child and parent mental health? 

Security vulnerabilities make the education sector a risky business

Over the last 12 months, the education sector has been vulnerable to significant disruption to teaching and, worse, the temporary shutting and even complete closure of schools and universities; here's why.

The importance of data privacy in smart cities

Data privacy is an essential aspect of our modern society, and it is especially important in the context of smart cities.

Boosting nature, health and well-being through tree planting

The UK government has announced a fund of £14 million to allow both local authorities and community groups to improve well-being through tree planting.

Bangladesh flood: Mental health impact on Bangladeshi people

The Bangladesh flood 2022 and other climate-related events have a devastating impact on mental health outcomes in terms of depression and anxiety in Bangladesh.

Free public sector data with no-code platforms in 2023

Productive organisations in the public sector need to prevent the formation of data silos by employing innovative technologies and software, such as no-code platforms.

Threat awareness and safety: an urgent need to tackle mass shootings

Mass shootings and acts of violence have become increasingly common in our society, leading to widespread fear and a growing sense of insecurity.

Fungi microbes can “eat” methane after wildfire destruction

Tiny organisms called fungi microbes can help environments to rebuild following a wildfire, signalling nature-based solutions to climate change.

Dementia care needs are causing immense pressure

Dementia care needs are warping residential homes’ resilience and creating immense societal pressure - could the NHS-assured KareInn app help?

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