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NISAR satellite has launched successfully, leading a new era for Earth observations

The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite was successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, this week.

Three in five liver cancer cases are preventable, says global report

The Lancet Commission finds that over three in five liver cancer cases are due to modifiable risks like hepatitis, alcohol, and obesity, highlighting urgent prevention needs.

From insight to impact: Delivering on NHS productivity pack potential

National benchmarking has identified opportunities for NHS Trusts, but the real work begins after the spreadsheet closes. Gareth Jenkins from Changeology Group explains that insights alone won’t drive recovery and outlines the steps NHS organisations must take to turn opportunities into action.

UK-India trade deal delivers £190 million to boost for Scotland

The UK and India trade deal is expected to deliver a significant economic boost for Scotland, with new analysis revealing that the agreement will bring in £190 million to the Scottish economy.

Low-carbon heating for a greener future, that’s ideal

Ideal Heating CEO Adam Foy sets out the company’s ambition to be the UK’s leading supplier of heating products, whatever the technology, and how the company is setting the standard for heat pump adoption in the UK.

Igniting curiosity and empowering future scientists with LEGO® education science

Education has the potential to foster curiosity and empower future scientists through engaging hands-on learning, proven to positively impact students and teachers. This interview explores the vision, development, and potential of LEGO® Education Science, featuring insights from Bo Stjerne Thomsen, Head of Education Impact at LEGO Education.

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.

Study links COVID-19 pandemic to accelerated brain ageing

New research from the University of Nottingham shows the COVID-19 pandemic may have accelerated brain ageing by over five months, even in people who were never infected, due to stress and lifestyle changes.

Patient-centred care: Intuitive software for NHS clinicians

Paul Brockbank, Business Development Director at Cambric Systems Ltd, explains how Cambric is empowering NHS operations by providing affordable, integrated, and offline-first software tailored for clinicians, ensuring they have the tools they need to deliver better care.

Innovation in attenuation systems – ready for take-off

The need to control costs and improve sustainability is shifting perspectives on water attenuation systems. Jack Shuttleworth from Forma discusses an innovative stormwater management system at Manchester Airport, using a modular approach that eliminates the need for large tanks.

Understanding the next era of AI and innovation

A new report, jointly published by EIT Health and EIT Digital, challenges the idea that coding skills alone drive success in Europe’s AI startup ecosystem.

Dynamically installed anchors for offshore floating wind farms

Jon Tore Lieng, Managing Director of Deep Sea Anchors AS, guides us through the topic of dynamically installed anchors for offshore floating wind farms.

MHRA approves Tofersen for rare inherited form of motor neurone disease

The MHRA has approved Tofersen to treat SOD1-related motor neurone disease (MND), a rare inherited form of the condition.

NASA launches TRACERS mission to study Earth’s magnetic shield

NASA has launched a new mission called TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) to study how Earth’s magnetic field defends the planet from space weather.

Long-term air pollution exposure increases dementia risk, study finds

A University of Cambridge study reveals that prolonged outdoor air pollution exposure is associated with a significantly increased risk of developing dementia.

Navigating the pressures in ophthalmology services: A call for sustainable reform

Dr Konstantinos Bouras is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Clinical Director at Moorfields CUH, Moorfields Eye Hospital and Moorfields Private. Here, he discusses the pressing challenges facing the UK’s ophthalmology sector and the need for sustainable policy measures to enable equitable access to ophthalmology services.

Dementia takes 3.5 years to diagnose after symptoms begin

A UCL-led study finds dementia diagnoses are delayed by an average of 3.5 years after symptoms appear, with even longer waits for early-onset cases.

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