Global digital divide jeopardises remote learning during pandemic
Dr Ronda Zelezny-Green, Global Head of Training and eLearning at the Internet Society, looks at the global digital divide and the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on remote learning.
EU Pharma Strategy: COVID-19 shows the need for diverse supply chains
Rex Clements, CEO at Centrient Pharmaceuticals, discusses how the upcoming EU Pharma Strategy can prevent shortages and strengthen Europe’s manufacturing base, especially for antibiotics.
Government awards £49 million to low carbon automotive projects
The Government has awarded £49 million to low carbon automotive projects across the UK to support the automotive sector’s journey to go green and create thousands of new jobs.
First whole city COVID-19 testing to launch in Liverpool
In the first pilot of whole city testing, residents and workers in Liverpool will be offered COVID-19 testing, whether they have symptoms or not.
What is the cost of COVID-19 in the UK?
The total financial cost of COVID-19 won’t be known until after the crisis is over - but we can look into the available data and piece something together.
PM Johnson: “Offshore wind power in every home by 2030”
Is this really a push for renewable power, or hot air from Boris Johnson? Here, we discuss the literal possibilities of offshore wind power in the UK.
230 billion tonnes of soil carbon could be released via global warming
Scientists at the University of Exeter warn that a two degree increase in global temperature would release 230 billion tonnes of soil carbon.
£2m available for projects to create smart and sustainable plastic packaging
Businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million to support projects that investigate how to reduce, reuse, and recycle plastic packaging.
Republicans more likely to follow COVID-19 guidelines for themselves
New research from the UBC Sauder School of Business suggests that Republicans are more likely to follow COVID-19 guidelines to protect themselves rather than for their community.
Electrifying mobility in the wake of COVID
Mike Palmer, Client Development Director at Nexus Vehicle Rental, discusses the opportunities and challenges associated with the adoption of electric vehicles.
A 5-million-year-old relative of the honey badger has been discovered
New research reports on the discovery of a 5-million-year-old relative of the living honey badger from West Coast of South Africa.
UK winter lockdown: What are the new rules for November?
The UK winter lockdown was leaked on Friday night, with a hasty press conference assembled on Saturday - so what are the new rules and why was this introduced so late?
Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak (MAST) Upgrade achieves ‘first plasma’
The Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak (MAST) Upgrade has reached a major milestone in fusion energy and achieved 'first plasma'.
Furlough scheme and mortgage holidays extended as UK enters second lockdown
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Mortgage payment holidays have been extended for a further month following the Government's announcement of a second national lockdown.
ICE detention centres withheld vaccines from child migrants
Over 12 US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centres had multiple outbreaks of infectious disease - due to withholding vaccines for adult and child migrants.
The US Election survey: Which candidate is better for the economy?
As the final Presidential debate happens, the US is fast approaching the final days of the campaign – we are running a US Election survey to find out who you think is better for the economy.
Cyber security threats against global governments increase exponentially
Nigel Thorpe, technical director at SecureAge, looks at the growing cyber security threats to global governments and suggests that it is time for a new approach to data protection.
Hospital floors are a breeding ground for bacteria
Findings from a new study have cites that hospital floors are a hotspot for bacteria to breed, creating a route of transfer to patients.
Schools should discuss social media with students
Unsah Malik, social media professional, gives her opinion on why schools should be addressing social media with students instead of ignoring it.
Enterprise-grade wireless connectivity in the public transport industry
Mark Page, Cradlepoint, discusses how the public transport industry could change via the use of enterprise-grade wireless connectivity.