WHO launches new global influenza strategy
WHO released a Global Influenza Strategy for 2019-2030 aimed at protecting people in all countries from the threat of influenza.
UK Digital Secretary meets those harmed by the internet
An upcoming White Paper will outline steps government will take to ensure the UK is a safer place to be online for those harmed by the internet
Research on cardiovascular disease and the link with noise
Thomas Münzel MD, Omar Hahad PhD and Andreas Daiber PhD discuss the link between noise and cardiovascular disease, in this report about their research in the field.
Is police use of facial recognition technology legal?
Facial recognition technology, being trialled by two major police forces in Britain, should be subjected to more rigorous testing and transparency, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Monash University.
Could a Finnish Artificial Intelligence model be the answer to streamlining our health service?
NHS GP waiting times are at their all-time worst but things are set to improve as the leading Nordic tech firm Klinik Healthcare Solutions, launches a groundbreaking algorithm to take charge of the triage process and automate patient flow for ultimate efficiency.
Polder project: Coastal zone of Bangladesh
Professor Robert Aiken discusses work on food networks in this report, specifically the Polder project.
Diabetes care at the University of Salford
Dr Danny Metoo from University of Salford explains the extent of diabetes care in the world today and the various courses on offer in the field.
Financial advice services reshape will boost £1.6 trillion pension assets
A radical reshaping of financial advice services used by pension schemes for long-term investment strategies will benefit millions of savers and boost the nation’s £1.6 trillion retirement assets, under plans unveiled by the government.
How have UK police adapted to funding cuts?
David Hughes, Crown Workforce Management, discusses what can be learnt from how the UK police force has adapted in the face of funding cuts.
More action required to support young people with speech, language and communication needs
Leading organisations have come together to urge the Government to do more to improve support for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
Stronger Towns Fund: Where are the most deprived UK areas?
In light of Theresa May’s announcement of a £1.6 billion ‘Stronger Towns Fund’ for the most deprived UK areas, here we analyse where the money is needed most.
How unfair prescription charges are putting people with asthma at risk
Asthma UK’s recent report reveals the debilitating impact asthma prescription charges are having on people’s health and wellbeing. Dr Samantha Walker, Director of Policy and Research at Asthma UK explains more.
Parents lack confidence in helping their children with homework
According to new research by Oxford Home Schooling, only a third of parents feel confident helping their children with homework.
Home chemical pollutants harm fertility of men and dogs
The University of Nottingham suggests that environmental contaminants found in the home and diet have the same adverse effects on male fertility in both humans and in domestic dogs.
How ticketing innovation can delight customers and improve transport performance
Simon Pont, CEO at ECR Retail Systems explains how ticketing innovation can delight customers and improve transport performance.
UK to face dangerous solar wind and find Earth-like planets
New £7 million funding will ensure UK scientists play a leading role in a new space weather mission and finding Earth-like planets, Science Minister Chris Skidmore announced on the first day of British Science Week.
‘No deal’ Brexit could put 20% of UK jobs at risk
The Government needs to avoid a hard Brexit to protect UK jobs at risk and ensure that leaving the EU does not disproportionately hurt weaker regions of the UK, experts have warned.
New parents face six years of disrupted sleep
The University of Warwick found that the birth of a child has drastic short-term effects on new mothers’ sleep, particularly during the first three months after birth for new parents.
The importance of smarter working versus working hard
BakkerElkhuizen explains the importance of smarter working in contrast to the notion of working hard.
Violent video games are not connected to teenage aggression
Researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, have found no relationship between aggressive behaviour in teenagers and the amount of time spent playing violent video games.
