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A global shift to plant-based diets could reduce farming jobs by up to 106 million

A new study from the University of Oxford finds that rising adoption of plant‑based eating patterns could reduce global agricultural labour demands by 5‑28%.

Energy leader discusses Government’s whitepaper ‘Powering our Net Zero Future’

Keith Bastian, a renewable energy leader, dissects the government's plans to build a low carbon future, detailed in its recent 'Powering our Net Zero Future' whitepaper.

Scientists find rare genetic mutation which can cause epilepsy

A team at The University of Queensland, studying brain cells, discovered how a rare genetic mutation can cause epilepsy.

‘30-minute rural community’ – The next steps in levelling up rural mobility

Giles Perkins, Head of Future Mobility at WSP, outlines and introduces a new report that highlights the opportunities to make rural communities more connected.

Study finds eating disorder hospitalisations increased during pandemic

According to researchers in Michigan, eating disorder hospitalisations among adolescents increased during the COVID pandemic - as "their entire worlds were turned upside down overnight".

MRC invests £79 million to support doctoral training

The Medical Research Council (MRC) has announced that it will invest £79 million to support doctoral training for the next three years, through its Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) competition.

The digitalisation of the probate industry and the pandemics impact

Philip Turvey, executive director at Anglia Research, explores how the pandemic has accelerated the digitalisation of legal practices.

Taught skills needed for the space sector

Mark Burchell, Emeritus Professor of Space Science, Centre for Astrophysics and Planetary Science, School of Physical Sciences, University of Kent, discusses the skills needed for the space sector and how HE is essential in contributing to this.

Addressing the data storage challenges in healthcare

Davide Villa, business development director for EMEAI at Western Digital, discusses the data storage challenges in the healthcare industry and how they can be addressed.

Study finds natural immune response not effective against COVID variants

An Australian team found that antibodies created by infection with the virus are not effective against COVID variants - suggesting that vaccination gives stronger protection.

5 cybersecurity issues that the public sector faces and how to protect it

Fortinet explores the five top cybersecurity challenges that the public sector is facing and urges those in charge to gain a better understanding of leading cybersecurity technologies and how they work.

British Medical Association say NHS “already under immense pressure”

The British Medical Association (BMA) today (7 July) responded to UK 'unlockdown' plans - labelling the suspension of all protective measures as "incoherent", with the NHS under "immense pressure".

Supporting vaccination campaigns through high-quality cold storage solutions

Arthur Goudena, Marketing Manager of PHC Europe, explains how the company’s cold storage solutions are available to support COVID-19 vaccination campaigns across Europe.

Biobanks to support medical research focus

With the current focus on public health worldwide, Arthur Goudena, Marketing Manager of PHC Europe, explains how one of Europe’s leading biobanks plays a growing role in supporting medical research.

UK Government predicts 100,000 COVID infections daily

According to Health Secretary Sajid Javid, the UK can expect to see 100,000 COVID infections daily - doubling his earlier statement that the population could expect atleast 50,000 a day.

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet agrees to asylum dispersal pilot

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet has agreed to take part in a pilot to become an asylum dispersal area.

How UK businesses can protect revenue from inflation risks using AI

Justin Silver, PhD, AI Strategist at PROS, discusses how UK businesses can leverage artificial intelligence to mitigate the effects of potential inflation risks.

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