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Dementia prevention through our life course

Natalie Mackenzie discusses the importance of proactive measures for brain health, emphasising the critical foundations of cognitive health and the changes leading to dementia,...

One in four GPs now using AI tools, frontline survey shows

New Nuffield Trust report shows 28% of UK GPs use ai tools in practice for documentation, admin, and development, but barriers like regulation, safety, and inequality remain.

SwRI studies the fire risks beneath commercial solar panel installations

As solar energy continues to expand across commercial and industrial rooftops, understanding their fire behaviour has become a growing safety priority.

NHS postnatal care failing new mothers, CQC survey reveals

CQC’s 2025 maternity survey finds improvements in antenatal communication and mental health support, but highlights remaining gaps in care.

U.S announces energy agreement to reshape relations with Venezuela

The United States has announced a new approach to Venezuela, announcing an energy agreement that will restore prosperity, safety, and security for both nations.

AI in the UK, its supporting policies and future outlook

Dr Paul Sant, Head of Computer Science at The University of Law, examines the crucial focus on developing advanced, secure, and sustainable uses of artificial intelligence in the UK, alongside supportive policies for the future.

Why innovative startups and scale-ups are leaving the EU

A new study by the European Investment Bank (EIB), in collaboration with the European Commission under the InvestEU Advisory Hub, examines the growing concerns for Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

UK Government unveils new plans to improve welfare for laying hens & lambs

The UK government proposes phasing out cages for laying hens by 2032 and tightening lamb welfare standards, including reduced pain during castration and docking.

How heavy metals, microplastics & resistance genes threaten greenhouse farming

A new scientific review warns that heavy metals, microplastics, and antibiotic resistance genes are creating a "triple threat" in greenhouse soils, threatening sustainable food production and calling for new control strategies.

NASA selects ARES Technical Services for Wallops range operations

NASA has awarded a contract to ARES Technical Services Corporation of McLean, Virginia, to support launch range operations at the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

Resident doctors suspend strikes after new pay and contract offer

Resident doctors in Scotland have suspended strikes after the BMA recommended a new pay-and-contract reform offer following negotiations.

Why should schools teach the humanities subjects?

David Walker, a representative from The Humanities Association, delves into the compelling reasons for integrating the humanities into school curriculums.

The post office scandal and the perils of trust in software

The Horizon IT scandal is one of the most significant miscarriages of justice in modern British history. Paul Randell of Rockford Associates emphasises that the scandal revealed the critical need for surveillance, accountability, and a balanced approach to technology within organisations.

Nearly 90% of Alzheimer’s cases linked to a single gene

Large-scale UK Biobank research suggests that variations in the APOE gene, linked to up to 90% of Alzheimer’s cases.

The interactive science centre in Luxembourg brings learning to life for all ages

An innovative science centre in southern Luxembourg is transforming how people of all ages engage with science, technology, and discovery.

International project awarded £215K to unlock the secrets of the Universe’s rare elements

An international research project led by the University of Surrey has been awarded £215,100 to explore some of the rarest and most unstable forms of matter in the universe.

The current options for the disposal of municipal solid waste

Paul Hubbard, the Managing Director and CEO of Northpointe Energy, outlines the current options for disposing of municipal solid waste.

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