Enduring research: The constant threat of influenza virus outbreaks
Here, experts Stephan Pleschka, Oliver Planz and Stephan Ludwig walk us through the constant threat of influenza virus outbreaks and the benefit of enduring research in antiviral drug development.
Employee wellbeing: Businesses must be proactive and not reactive
Here, Trickle Data Insights Limited offers solutions of how to support and boost your workers wellbeing and help your business thrive during a pandemic.
How can technology help your mental health?
David Brudö, CEO of digital platform Remente, explains how COVID-19 has accelerated the need for technology to proactively address the mental health crisis.
Plant essential oils: Nature’s insecticides
Joel R. Coats, Distinguished Professor, Department of Entomology, Iowa State University provides an introduction and analysis of plant essential oils – nature’s insecticides.
Technology: Creating a digital front door for sexual health provision during COVID-19
Susan Bunn, Inform Health, discusses how technology can enable access to sexual health provision during COVID-19 and beyond.
High voltage agriculture creates sustainable food supply
Professor Koichi Takaki discusses how combining electricity and biology could create a sustainable food supply.
Rising to the challenge of protecting children in a digital world
In this in-depth analysis, PRIVO highlights the real solutions for protecting children online.
Digital transformation: Getting your organisation digital-ready
Robyn Boyd on behalf of PFU (EMEA) Limited – a Fujitsu company discusses how organisational intelligence will help businesses achieve digital transformation fit for today’s digital age.
CBDepot: The company with a “Valid” Novel Food Application
Here, CBDepot discuss how they worked with the European Commission to achieve a “valid” Novel Food Application.
The COVID-19 wake up call on upskilling and reskilling needs around the world
Kevin Mills, Head of Public Sector Partnerships at Coursera, discusses how there is a wake-up call during COVID-19 about upskilling and reskilling needs for global workers.
Tree crop productivity: The microbial terroir of vineyards
Philippe Rolshausen from University of California, Riverside shares with us his research and extension program that focuses on understanding specific biotic and abiotic factors that limit tree crop productivity.
What the UK can learn about vital COVID-19 testing
James Raftery, freelance political analyst and researcher, explores the ongoing realities of COVID-19 testing in the UK.
Digital immunity certificates: The use of tech to transition out of lockdown
Edgar A Whitley, Professor at LSE, co-chair of PCAG and consultant on Ada Lovelace review, highlights the problems with digital immunity certificates and contact tracing apps.
Shallow Geothermal Energy Systems: A green way forward
Jordi Albacete, Communications Officer from the EU-project GEOCOND explains what we need to know about Shallow Geothermal Energy Systems towards a more sustainable future.
COVID-19: Maintaining quality control in testing times
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, UKAS highlights the importance of maintaining quality control in testing times.
Economic geography research: Manufacturing recovery in industrial regions?
Peter Sunley from the University of Southampton investigates the potential of advanced manufacturing for spatial rebalancing in this fascinating economic geography research focus.
Bioquell’s rapid bio-decontamination service (RBDS) is effective against COVID-19
Director of Product Management at Bioquell, Guy Turner, explains how RBDS uses Bioquell’s 35% hydrogen peroxide vapour solution to eliminate pathogens, thus providing a 6-log sporicidal kill and eliminating all traces of COVID-19.
Life events and voice biomarkers: Voice analysis technology
Shinichi Tokuno from Voice Analysis and Measurement of Pathophysiology, Department of Bioengineering, at the University of Tokyo, tells us about an exciting aspect of voice analysis technology that concerns life events and voice biomarkers.
Can B vitamins improve cognitive function in older people with mild impairment?
Therese Pei Fong Chow Research Centre for Prevention of Dementia, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, discuss if B vitamins can improve cognitive function in older people.
COVID-19 and crisis management: Reflecting upon challenges faced in the public sector
Dr Phillip Whiteman, Lecturer in Public Policy at the University of Birmingham, reflects on how the public sector has responded to the initial challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.