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New certified reference materials improve the reliability of nanomaterial testing

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission has introduced two new certified reference materials, titanium dioxide and barium sulfate powders, to improve the accuracy and reliability of nanomaterial testing.

BSRIA supporting data centre world conference & exhibition

BSRIA is proud to support Data Centre World 2018, in its tenth year, taking place at ExCel London on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd March 2018

UK government introduces new legislation to cap poor value energy tariffs in time for next winter

New legislation to cap poor value energy tariffs and save UK consumers money was recently introduced to Parliament, as this article from the Department...

G20 urged to adopt common regulations for cryptocurrencies

The G20 must work towards an agreement to adopt common regulations for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, affirms the boss of one of the world’s leading independent financial services organisations

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe, from TechVision Group, Frost & Sullivan provides a fascinating overview of acute respiratory distress syndrome, including refocusing clinical concerns and disease management, as well as the overall characteristics and health implications

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.

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