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NISAR satellite has launched successfully, leading a new era for Earth observations

The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite was successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, this week.

Civil society engagement to ensure affordable energy

Civil society’s participation in keeping energy affordable for all Europeans is essential, the European Economic and Social Committee states.

Multilateral development banks announce their support of climate financing at COP29

Yesterday, at COP29, multilateral development banks (MDBs) announced their financial plans to help countries meet ambitious climate outcomes.

Major rail and road upgrades across the North of England

Transport links across the north of England are set for a major transformation, following the announcement of significant investments in two key transport projects secured in last week’s budget.

New NHS pill to help smokers quit

The NHS has introduced a 'stop smoking' pill to try and encourage people to quit.

COP 29 so far: Plans for a greener future

The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29) will be held from November 11 to 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here is everything...

Planning reform is only the start to ‘get Britain building again’

Labour has already put sweeping planning reform changes into motion as it commits to building more affordable homes. Will it make much of a difference?

How shell companies can be used to facilitate financial crime

The predicate crime of fraud is a growing global trend. Here, Directors from Moody’s discuss how shell companies can be used to facilitate financial crime.

Avoiding sepsis: How to protect yourself

Sepsis causes 350,000 adult deaths annually in the US alone. Sepsis Alliance focuses on raising awareness, improving education, and advocating for life-saving policies. Senior Clinical Content Advisor Marijke Vroomen Durning discusses the risk factors and best prevention methods to help in avoiding sepsis.

Why the UK’s cybersecurity strategy must change

With the recent change in government, the Labour Party faces significant challenges in shaping the future of the UK. One critical area demanding immediate attention, though often overlooked, is cybersecurity.

G-Cloud 14 is now live creating opportunities for cloud services in the public sector

The UK Government's G-Cloud framework, G-Cloud-14, is now live and will continue to offer opportunities for cloud service providers to supply their solutions to a wide range of public sector organisations.

Poland doubles contribution to World Bank’s IDA fund to support low-income countries

The Polish government has promised to double its contribution to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) fund, committing 37 million euros over the next nine years.

How system design optimisation for solar farms can support the UK’s net zero target

Johannes Linder, the Director of System Design & Innovation at BELECTRIC GmbH, explains how optimising system design for solar farms can help support the UK’s Net Zero target.

Hidden battles: The unseen crisis of men’s mental health

The prevalence of men’s mental health disorders is increasingly a subject of concern. The recent rise in the number of deaths by suicide in that same demographic tells us an alarming story and suggests that it impacts more men than we might think. Sandra Stein tells us more.

Ending tuberculosis strategy: Course correction needed

The strategy for ending tuberculosis by Prof Guy Marks, President of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease.

From profits to progress: How Indonesia’s SOEs power the green transition

Economist Professor John Ure charts the profits and progress, in terms of how Indonesia’s state-owned enterprises drive the green transition

Making AI trustworthy: UK’s AI assurance market expected to grow

The UK’s market for AI assurance is set to experience significant growth, with projections indicating a six-fold increase by 2035, potentially creating more than £6.5 billion in value.

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