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The Internet of Trains: For safety, efficiency and comfort

Particularly for bogies with flattened wheels, the Internet of Trains can bring all-round benefits, writes ZNAPZ CEO Marcel Van Velthoven.

Personalising antibody directed therapy in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)

Professor Jatinder Lamba from the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research explores the current progress in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)
consumption and production

Linking consumption and production

James Lomax from the Economy Division at UN Environment offers his thoughts on the policy priorities for global food systems
ocean litter

New data shows ‘dramatic’ rise in ocean litter around the UK

In 2016 there was a dramatic rise in ocean litter around the UK, with a high number of plastic items found on the seabed compared to the previous year
railway swatches

Research project on railway switches and crossings: INTELLISWITCH

Professor Dorte Juul Jensen project leader of INTELLISWITCH provides insight into the world of railway switches and crossings in Denmark
economic impact

Papers detailing the economic impact of Brexit to be released

After extensive campaigning from the Labour party, confidential documents examining the full economic impact of Brexit will be released
natural world

The natural world – Why field studies matter

Thomas L. Fleischner, Ph. D, Executive Director of the Natural History Institute discusses the critical importance of direct engagement with the natural world
carbonisation

Carbonation induced corrosion of reinforced concrete revisited

The effect of carbonation induced corrosion on reinforced concrete must be addressed both for safety and environmental reasons, say researchers from ETH Zurich.
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Bank of England reveals decision on interest rates increase

The Bank of England has revealed its decision to raise interest rates by 0.25% for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis Economists and...
malaria

Malaria kills over 1000 people a day – technology and transparency offer the solutions

Peter Sherratt, executive chairman of AMF explains how novel ideas are being applied to a well-tested intervention in the battle against malaria
holistic

The geography of EURO-HEALTHY Population Health Index

Professor Paula Santana from University of Coimbra sheds light in the importance of capturing a holistic understanding of population health
research

The challenge of mental disorders: European neuroscience answers the call

Executive Director of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP), Alexander Schubert looks at how science is unravelling the complexity of the human brain
language impairment

What causes specific language impairment?

Mabel L Rice from the University of Kansas describes how nonverbal cognitive impairments are neither necessary nor sufficient
emissions gap

UN warns governments over greenhouse gas emissions gap

The UN has warned that the emissions gap between government greenhouse gas targets and current levels is 'unacceptable' and needs to be reduced
catalysts

Characterising operating catalysts with electrons and x-rays

Christian Danvad Damsgaard at DTU Cen provides an insight into in situ investigations of operating catalysts by combining x-ray based characterisation with electron microscopy
transport in Denmark

Priorities for rail transport in Denmark

Ove Holm, from the Danish Transport and Logistics Association (DTL) reveals his opinion on the challenges around rail transport in Denmark, including ERTMS
National Citizen Service

How local authorities can benefit from National Citizen Service

Government guidance launched to help local authorities benefit further from positive impacts of National Citizen Service, as detailed in this press release
ARDs

New biomarkers of lung injury in ARDS

Associate professor at CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Université Clermont Auvergne, Matthieu Jabaudon highlights the hopeful future for ARDS
crash barriers

Aesthetically pleasing crash barriers as ‘street furniture’ – why functional will no longer do

Abigail Kellett, Product Manager at Marshalls PLC explores the importance of crash barriers that can withstand vehicular attacks
open data

The keys to making open data more than just lip service

James Eiloart, SVP EMEA, Tableau, explains the key elements to making more use of open data to improve services in the public sector

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