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NASA’s X-59 aircraft takes major step toward first flight with ground simulation testing

NASA’s quiet supersonic research aircraft, the X-59, has completed an essential round of testing without ever leaving the ground.

British butterflies and moths at risk from climate change

Scientists speak out on why climate change impacts the decline of British butterflies and moths, such as Silver-studded Blue and High Brown Fritillary butterflies.

Cystic fibrosis drugs agreement secured by NHS England

NHS England has announced it has secured a definitive cystic fibrosis drugs agreement with Vertex Pharmaceuticals, to use all three of their UK-licensed medicines.

The Lancaster University data breach: Safeguarding students personal information

Organisations like universities that handle significant amounts of confidential and personal information are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals. In this article SecureTeam looks at the damage data breaches are causing in UK universities.

Syrian refugees: Hundreds forced to return to war zone

A report released today (25 October) investigates how Turkish authorities forced Syrian refugees to return to a war zone, in the lead-up to the current offensive in the northeast.

New report shows global progress towards eliminating plastic pollution

The scale of global efforts to eliminate plastic pollution has been revealed in a new report published by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme.

Turning data into actionable insight at the borders

As globalisation accelerates, our borders are becoming more difficult to manage. Here Ray Batt, Director, Border Security Programmes Europe, Unisys explores how we need to assess risk at the borders and how we trade in future.

Government awards £1 billion to boost mobile phone coverage

The mobile phone industry has been awarded a £1 billion deal from the government to improve mobile phone coverage in rural areas.

Girlguiding calls on government to support its #PlasticPromise campaign

Almost half a million Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers and volunteers across the UK are calling on the government to join their #PlasticPromise campaign.

Crackdown on Protestant Faith in Algeria

The recent closure of three Protestant churches and a police assault at one church exemplify repression of this minority faith in Algeria, Human Rights Watch said.

Can container farming help meet the rising demand for local food?

With the demand for local produce constantly rising due to environmental, economic and quality reasons, Johnathan Bulmer, MD at Cleveland Containers, has urged for more pick up on container farming.

How can critical national infrastructure be protected from cyber threats?

Patrick Kennedy, Security Evangelist, at Claroty discusses how to protect critical national infrastructure in the digital age.

Childhood obesity linked to differences in the brain

Scientists at the University of Cambridge recently found that childhood obesity is associated with differences in brain structure, compared to the brains of children who are normal weight.

How can businesses prepare for Brexit?

Nic Redfern, Finance Director, Know Your Money offers his expert advice on how UK business can prepare for Brexit.

Is design killing the planet?

Shaun Gomm, Director at Sigma, discusses how design could be killing the planet: touching on sustainable development, tech and our 2050 goals for change.

How will climate change affect UK business and economy?

With the help of Fulton Umbrellas, this article will explore how changing weather patterns may affect UK business and economy.

Judith Vorbach: European Union, economic crisis and the climate

Judith Vorbach gives the foreword for OAG25 on the impact of the economic crisis and the climate from the perspective of the European Union (EU).

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