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UK laser facility reveals upgrade with £17 million investment

The UK’s Central Laser Facility (CLF), operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has achieved a primary target through the ultra-infrared laser system.

New EPC legislation could shock UK landlords and tenants

New research from Just Landlords has exposed a nationwide ignorance to a new EPC legislation that will come into effect on 1st April for all new lets and relets, and for all existing tenancies on 1st April 2020

Nanomaterials in the healthcare sector: The navigation paradox applied to healthcare

Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan shares her expertise on nanomaterials in today’s healthcare sector, including therapeutic precision versus nanotoxicology risk.

Research suggests neurodegenerative disorders may speed up ageing process

Scientists from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) compared the genetic clocks of normal and mutant flies to understand the link between neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and the ageing process

Bitcoin mining uses less than 1% of Britain’s electricity supply

Cryptocurrency miners are not a major risk to Britain’s electricity infrastructure, says the National Grid

A fragmented approach to child health is damaging the long-term health of the UK

A fragmented approach to child health is damaging the long-term health of the UK, warns President of The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Professor Russell Viner.

The role of planning in the deterioration of high-rise housing estates

Dr Gideon Bolt from the Faculty of Geosciences at Utrecht University shares his expert perspective on the role of planning in the deterioration of high-rise housing estates.

Technology in education is hindering student’s interpersonal skills

According to a recent survey, over 50% of teachers believe that technology in the classroom has hindered the interpersonal skills of pupils the most

Remortgages reach nine-year high in January 2018

The number of remortgages in January 2018 reached a nine-year high while the number of first-time buyers and home movers both increased compared to the same period in the previous year

New brain research provides insight into how circuits regulate sleep

As Brain Awareness Week continues, new NIH-funded research suggests a part of the brain’s internal clock constantly monitors changes in external temperature

Will Brexit affect the future of personal injury claims?

Many lawyers across the UK are concerned with the impact Brexit will have on future personal injury claims. Law firm, Tilly Bailey and Irvine ­– experts in medical negligence cases – has looked into how UK lawyers, clients and practices will adapt to a post-Brexit climate.

Hidden business costs to be aware of when starting a venture

Flogas MG provides insight into how to avoid premature business failure due to hidden costs when starting a new venture

European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the driving force of the European economy and have huge potential to contribute to its development.

Pharma R&D productivity: Discovering new medicines

CEO of Medicines Discovery Catapult, Chris Molloy provides a compelling analysis of pharma R&D productivity and the discovery of new medicines and the role that the SME sector can play in this

New government action to create stronger, more integrated Britain

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid today (14 March) set out an ambitious long-term plan of action create a stronger, more integrated Britain

How to build a successful customer self-service strategy

John McMahon, Product Director at IEG4, provides recommendations on how to build a successful customer self-service strategy 

New research uncovers how cancer stem cells drive triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers have identified a new stem cell pathway that allows triple-negative breast cancer to thrive, with their findings potentially pointing the way towards more effective treatments

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