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UK’s hopes to triple solar power by 2030 through Solar Roadmap

The UK government has released a new Solar Roadmap designed to improve the country’s solar power capacity by 2030, more than doubling it.

Immunocompromised patients show low immune response after second vaccine

According to the OCTAVE study, immunocompromised patients presented low immune responses after two doses of the same COVID-19 vaccine.

Post-Rana Plaza: Why is the fast fashion industry still growing?

In an increasingly polluted world, the textile industry is responsible for 10% of all greenhouse gases - so why is the fast fashion industry growing, with no signs of slowing down?

Alternatives to Government support for businesses affected by COVID

Edward Wade, Content Author and Technical SEO at Wilson Field, explores some of the alternative initiatives businesses can use to help themselves through tough times.

Clinical trial to test third COVID-19 vaccine for people with weakened immune systems

A new clinical trial will investigate whether a third COVID-19 vaccine dose gives a stronger immune response for people with weakened immune systems.

Climate change risks food security for Indigenous Alaskans

Researchers say climate change is impacting food security for Indigenous Alaskans - seal hunting season is shortening in some areas.

Investing in the future of neuroscience

Nina Schor, Deputy Director and Acting Scientific Director of NINDS, underlines the importance of investing in the future of neuroscience.

Study finds COVID infection increases surgery blood clot risk by 50%

The study, published in Anaesthesia, finds that COVID infection increases surgery blood clot risks by 50% - with a five times increased risk of death.

Revolutionising the commute: How can employers get on board?

Godfrey Ryan, CEO of corporate transport specialist, Kura, supporting employees with the commute as many return to the office and how this can be done.

Scientists say “substantial heat-related” deaths are increasing

New research, published in The Lancet, highlights that "substantial heat-related" deaths are increasing and global warming continues to impact the most vulnerable people.

Vaccinated mothers transfer COVID antibodies via breast milk

A study by the University of Florida finds that vaccinated mothers transfer COVID antibodies to babies via breast milk - suggesting that mothers can "pass on this immunity to their babies".

The priorities for future stroke research

Richard Francis, Head of Research at the Stroke Association, identifies the priority areas for research investment that will make the greatest difference to stroke survivors.

An end to obesity – no longer a pipedream?

Tam Fry FRSA, Chairman of the National Obesity Forum, discusses whether an end to obesity is no longer a pipedream.

Researchers say volcanoes once stabilised Earth’s temperature

The study, published in Nature Geoscience, says chains of volcanoes both created and removed carbon dioxide, stabilising Earth's temperature - but "the results do not mean that nature will save us from climate change”.

UK orders 35 million more Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine doses

The UK Government has signed a contract for 35 million more doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, to be delivered from the second half of 2022..

FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID vaccine

The US Food and Drug Administration fully approved the Pfizer COVID vaccine - meaning that it is now permanently approved for use in those aged 16 and over.

Stabilization in Physically Unclonable Constants

Prof Riccardo Bernardini from the University of Udine tells us about the importance of stabilization in Physically Unclonable Constants.

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