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Pioneering human-centric sustainable tech must be central to the EU’s energy strategy

Pioneering sustainable technology centred on humans must be key to the EU’s energy strategy, argues Robert Ackrill, Professor at Nottingham Business School.

Why innovative startups and scale-ups are leaving the EU

A new study by the European Investment Bank (EIB), in collaboration with the European Commission under the InvestEU Advisory Hub, examines the growing concerns for Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

UK Government unveils new plans to improve welfare for laying hens & lambs

The UK government proposes phasing out cages for laying hens by 2032 and tightening lamb welfare standards, including reduced pain during castration and docking.

How heavy metals, microplastics & resistance genes threaten greenhouse farming

A new scientific review warns that heavy metals, microplastics, and antibiotic resistance genes are creating a "triple threat" in greenhouse soils, threatening sustainable food production and calling for new control strategies.

NASA selects ARES Technical Services for Wallops range operations

NASA has awarded a contract to ARES Technical Services Corporation of McLean, Virginia, to support launch range operations at the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

Resident doctors suspend strikes after new pay and contract offer

Resident doctors in Scotland have suspended strikes after the BMA recommended a new pay-and-contract reform offer following negotiations.

Why should schools teach the humanities subjects?

David Walker, a representative from The Humanities Association, delves into the compelling reasons for integrating the humanities into school curriculums.

The post office scandal and the perils of trust in software

The Horizon IT scandal is one of the most significant miscarriages of justice in modern British history. Paul Randell of Rockford Associates emphasises that the scandal revealed the critical need for surveillance, accountability, and a balanced approach to technology within organisations.

Nearly 90% of Alzheimer’s cases linked to a single gene

Large-scale UK Biobank research suggests that variations in the APOE gene, linked to up to 90% of Alzheimer’s cases.

The interactive science centre in Luxembourg brings learning to life for all ages

An innovative science centre in southern Luxembourg is transforming how people of all ages engage with science, technology, and discovery.

International project awarded £215K to unlock the secrets of the Universe’s rare elements

An international research project led by the University of Surrey has been awarded £215,100 to explore some of the rarest and most unstable forms of matter in the universe.

The current options for the disposal of municipal solid waste

Paul Hubbard, the Managing Director and CEO of Northpointe Energy, outlines the current options for disposing of municipal solid waste.

Matching market pay to grants captures more pay for performance

Stephen F. O’Byrne, the President of Shareholder Value Advisors Inc., examines his intriguing research related to improved measures of pay for performance.

EU introduces new rules to streamline chemical safety assessment

The European Union has introduced a new rule aimed at improving how chemicals are assessed for safety across its legislation.

1 in 10 patients first learn they have kidney disease via NHS app, report finds

The Falling through the GApp report by Kidney Care UK finds that many learn of chronic kidney disease via the NHS App, often without support, revealing a critical need for systemic reform.

BHF renews £10m investment in pioneering cardiovascular data science centre

The British Heart Foundation has renewed £10m in funding for the Data Science Centre to advance cardiovascular research.

Digital platforms are recommended to support asthma management

People living with asthma could gain better access to digital tools to help them better manage their condition.

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