HomeOpen Access News

Open Access News

Companies need model pay plans to improve pay-performance alignment

Stephen F. O’Byrne of Shareholder Value Advisors asserts that companies need model pay plans to improve pay-performance alignment.

Flood risk in Pacific Northwest is increasing due to earthquake and rising sea levels

Thousands in the Pacific Northwest face a heightened flood risk, not just from rising sea levels, but from the land itself potentially sinking. A new study details how a major earthquake could drastically expand vulnerable coastal areas.

New study reveals super-earths are more common than previously thought

An international study has revealed that super-Earth exoplanets, planets larger than Earth but smaller than gas giants like Neptune, are significantly more common across the universe than scientists once believed.

WHO issues new recommendations to end “medicalised” female genital mutilation

New evidence shows female genital mutilation is increasingly being carried out by health workers, with one in four girls undergoing the procedure at their hands.

New strategic priorities set out for public sector procurement

The UK Government has issued a new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS), which came into effect on 24 February 2025 alongside the Procurement Act 2023.

Horizon Europe 2025 work programme nears adoption as drafts are pre-published

The European Commission has taken another step toward finalising its flagship research and innovation funding initiative, Horizon Europe, by pre-publishing the draft version of its 2025 work programme.

NHS to introduce ambient voice technology to speed up appointments

NHS clinicians will benefit from ambient voice technology that cuts admin time and makes appointments more efficient.

New NHS app reform prevents 1.5 million missed hospital appointments

Millions of patients will gain greater choice and flexibility through a significant update to the NHS app, making it easier to manage their healthcare.

Affordable hydrogen fuel production: Novel surface reconstruction strategy

Scientists at Tohoku University have pioneered an affordable hydrogen production method using a novel surface reconstruction strategy for catalysts. This breakthrough in non-noble metal cathodes brings cost-effective clean fuel closer to reality, targeting commercial applications.

New supercapacitor technology captures CO2 and generates energy

Researchers at Politecnico di Torino have developed new energy storage technology that could help tackle two major global challenges: reducing industrial carbon emissions and boosting renewable energy efficiency.

Driverless revolution: EU-backed trials pave the way for self-driving vehicles

Self-driving electric vehicles hit the streets in Oslo as part of an ambitious Europe-wide initiative to push sustainable autonomous transport .

UK launches world’s first 3D forest mapping satellite to help fight climate change

A British-made satellite is expected to launch on April 29, which will help in the global fight against climate change.

LGA and techUK join to drive digital transformation in local government

The Local Government Association (LGA) and techUK have created a new partnership to accelerate digital transformation in councils across England.

Data, AI, and app innovation: Digital transformation in the public sector

ElysianIT Limited emphasises the need for digital transformation in the public sector, highlighting the significance of robust data management and AI integration to improve operations and decision-making.

Explaining open frameworks and their opportunities for the public sector

Crown Commercial Service provides an explanation of open frameworks and the opportunities they present for the public sector.

Urgent change needed to prevent malaria and meningitis deaths in African children

Research from the University of Liverpool indicates that administering antibiotics alongside antimicrobials could lower death rates from malaria and meningitis.

Pregnancy anaemia linked to higher congenital heart disease risk

Mothers who have anaemia in the first 100 days of pregnancy have a higher chance of having a child with congenital heart disease.

Advertisements


Latest Academic Articles

The latest academic articles from key research stakeholders