Nitric Oxide Formation Research
Dr Alan Schechter of the Molecular Medicine Branch at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland and his colleagues discuss research during the last two decades that has revealed a second major pathway for Nitric Oxide formation in mammals.
Backup and Disaster Recovery: Common encountered issues
Jeremy Wyatt, Operations Director at Fantastic Cloud Services Limited, explores some of the most commonly encountered issues organisations face when it comes to Backup and Disaster Recovery.
IMPAQT: Supporting the sustainable development of aquaculture
Here, Coordinator of the Intelligent Management Systems for Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMPAQT) project Frank Kane discusses the path to revolutionising aquaculture and increasing the industry’s sustainability.
UK Government to give NHS workers a pay cut in 2021
Despite the Government giving the NHS a 1% pay rise, an expected rise in inflation over 2021 means this move will translate as a pay cut for healthcare workers.
Digital learning transformation programme
Alex Drinkall, Communications and Stakeholder Lead, and Martin Sinclair, Programme Lead at Health Education England e-Learning for Healthcare, educate us about the digital learning transformation programme.
SpiralG Project: The first demonstrator of spirulina biorefinery
Here, we learn about the many uses of spirulina algae, and how BBI JU funded project SpiralG is assessing the sustainability and profitability of each spirulina biomass component.
How valuable are randomised controlled trials in reproductive medicine?
Professor Darren Griffin reflects on how patients in fertility clinics should interpret the scientific evidence base when even the experts can’t seem to agree.
EU climate policy on fluorinated greenhouse gases
General Director for Climate Action at the European Commission, Mauro Petriccione explains how the EU climate policy on fluorinated greenhouse gases is working and what its future holds.
Infrastructure and jobs for energy and mobility
Prof Dr Michael Düren from Justus Liebig University Giessen shares his expertise on infrastructure and jobs for both energy and mobility.
How do you manage and control disparate data?
Here, Brendan Tate takes us on a journey through the reasons why he founded new start-up Cleata Limited, available on the G-Cloud framework.
Recurring hospital-acquired infections: Focus now on COVID-19 – The LumiBio Solution
Andrew Metcalfe, Biotech Specialist at LumiBio discusses the persistent problem of hospital-acquired infections, and why now is the time to focus on reducing COVID- 19 transmission in clinical settings using the LumiBio solution.
Bharat Biotech COVID vaccine shows 81% efficacy at Phase Three
The Bharat Biotech COVID vaccine, COVAXIN, appears to be 81% efficient against the virus in Phase Three of clinical trials.
How to tackle the gender gap in artificial intelligence
To celebrate International Women's Day on the 8th March, a diverse range of women across the AI sphere tell us what it’s like as a woman in the AI industry and provide practical tips for those looking to break-in.
COVID vaccines for mutations will be given faster approval in the UK
Medical regulators will fast-track COVID vaccines for mutations, similar to how seasonal flu shots are developed and released.
Is soil health restricted to agricultural activities?
Aarthi JanakiRaman, Research Manager, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, states that soil health management is no longer restricted to agricultural activities.
7 ways the new post-COVID budget could impact your life
Today (3 March) Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the highly-anticipated 2021 budget, which proposes a variety of policy changes, including extension of the furlough scheme and funding domestic abuse "respite rooms" .
What challenges lie ahead for Biden’s aim to decarbonise US transportation?
Dr Gavin Bailey and Sydnee Grushack from Eunomia explore the challenges that the Biden administration faces as it looks to make the US transportation system more sustainable.
The impact of digital care platforms on healthcare professionals and patients
Dr Simon Bourne, founder and CEO of my mhealth and former COPD lead at Southampton University, examines the digital goals outlined in the NHS long-term plan and the impact of digital patient care platforms on healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients.
Study explores COVID vaccine response in patients with impaired immune systems
A new UK study will examine the immune systems response to COVID-19 vaccinations in patients with immunosuppressed conditions
Nano-engineered crystals offer an alternative to metallic particles in fuels
The use of nano-engineered crystals instead of metallic particles in fuels could could open the door to the next generation of transportation fuels.