How can the cloud build more innovative public services?
Here, Harold de Neef from Civica describes the 'Uberisation' of services, aka how innovative public services can be implemented by the cloud.
Saudi government proposes legal reform for women
The Saudi government has announced legal reforms for women whilst women activists remain locked up, Human Rights Watch said today.
Prenatal parental stress linked to behaviour problems in toddlers
New research reveals that expecting parents having emotional struggles is a sign of future emotion and behaviour problems in their 2-year-olds.
NHS launches accredited suppliers for electronic patient records
NHSX and NHS England have published a list of accredited suppliers of electronic patient record solutions, to give purchasers more confidence in their route to digital transformation.
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance techniques can unveil metabolic alterations preceding anatomical and functional manifestations of diseases, the Department of Experimental Cardiovascular Imaging explains here.
Alison Pritchard becomes interim Director General of GDS
Defra's Alison Pritchard joins GDS as Director General, beginning her first week as the department’s interim chief.
India: Revoking Article 370 will cause tensions and unrest
India's revoking of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir is likely to inflame tensions and increase the risk of violence, Amnesty International India said.
The energy future of developing countries: Technological “leapfrogging”
José Goldemberg, Professor Emeritus, University of São Paulo, explains all we need to know about technological “leapfrogging”, a strategy to face global warming and the energy future of developing countries.
Financial risk forecasting in the era of big data
Francesco Audrino, Professor of Statistics at University of St. Gallen explains financial risk forecasting in the era of big data and underlines the role of investors’ sentiment and attention.
China: New regulations for human gene research
Here, Jaqueline Zhao and Tim Jackson discuss the new regulations coming into force for China in 2019, after the gene-editing scandal which created international headlines.
New NHS cash injection needed to improve patient care, says NHS Confederation
Experts respond to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement for a £1.8 million NHS cash injection, highlighting the desperate need for funding to improve patient care.
What does public sector connectivity mean today?
Paul Doe, Regional Director, MLL Telecom discusses how public sector connectivity means so much more to local councils than increased bandwidth, looking at how local government can tailor the procurement process to make the most of connectivity contracts to benefit local citizens.
Carbon footprint: YouTube usage worse than light left on for a year
Carbon emissions are found to be at an all-time high, as the world’s YouTube usage is found to be worse for your carbon footprint than leaving a light on for one year.
Male and female mortality from TB in rural and urban Victorian settings
Alice Reid and Richard Smith, University of Cambridge explore the links between tuberculosis (TB) mortality, occupations, rural and urban residence and migration in late Victorian Scotland.
What could PM Boris Johnson’s tax reforms mean for you?
Paresh Raja, CEO, Market Financial Solutions, highlights Prime Minister Boris Johnson's tax reforms and reviews what impact they could have for investors and taxpayers.
Neuroscience: Managing change in the workplace
Hilary Scarlett, speaker, author and consultant at Scarlett & Grey, provides an insight into how we can manage change in the workplace and highlighting the importance of belonging, with a specific focus on neuroscience.
PM Johnson announces £1.8 billion for NHS frontline services
Today (5 August) PM Johnson announces £1.8 billion for NHS frontline services: But where will it go, what will it do and where did it come from?
Decentralising security for mobile devices: Is blockchain the viable solution?
Steven Sprague, Cofounder and CEO of Rivetz reveals a viable solution when it comes to decentralising security. He argues that there is great promise for creating mobile device security with blockchain technology.
Hydrogen helping the environment, reducing carbon emissions
Morry Markowitz, President of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association details how policies have been implemented that increase the role of hydrogen in various applications – including transportation as one method reducing carbon emissions.
Improved emotional support needed for people with diabetes
A Diabetes UK survey of more than 2,000 adults with diabetes from across the UK found that 15% have needed specialist emotional support to help them cope with the demands of living with the condition within the last year.