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New funding opportunity for EU-Brazil research collaboration

A new co-funding initiative from the Brazilian National Council of State Funding Agencies (CONFAP) hopes to strengthen research collaboration between Brazil and Europe.

Scientists witness the birth of early galaxies with James Webb Space Telescope

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have made a discovery using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

Can obesity cause cancer? Examining the connection between obesity and cancer

63.8% of the UK population are currently overweight or obese. Obesity is a major cause of ill health. Being moderately obese takes around 3 years off your life, whereas severe obesity shortens it by at least 10 years.

Driving innovation: Japan’s approach to ICT R&D and building a resilient society

Dr Preethi Kesavan, Director of Studies, Head and School of Advanced Technology and Digital Media at London School of Business and Finance Singapore, charts Japan’s approach to ICT R&D and building a resilient society.

How small cells are empowering local governments to build smarter cities

Ian Newbury, Business Development Director at BT Wholesale, describes how small cells can support greener and more sustainable technology infrastructure and facilitate a better digital future for everyone.

To invest or divest? Local authorities face difficult choices

As the nation prepares for a general election, local authorities find themselves grappling with mounting uncertainty and pressure to make critical decisions regarding their property portfolios.

The building blocks for a smarter future: How improved connectivity and innovation will build a more sustainable UK

Improved connectivity can help the country meet – or even beat – its target by reducing emissions and supporting greener ways of working, but how?

How the Financial Services sector can enhance cyber security capabilities in 2024

According to a study by e2e-assure, the UK’s leading Threat Detection & Response provider, 44% of Financial Services organisations say their cyber security providers are underperforming.

Addressing the needs of people living with autoimmune conditions

Asal Shirazi, Founder and CEO of the Autoimmune Support and Awareness (ASA) Foundation, explains the challenges in detecting, diagnosing and managing autoimmune conditions.

Tackling transport emissions in the UK

Richard Hebditch, UK Director of the European Federation for Transport and Environment (Transport & Environment), details what needs to be done to tackle transport emissions in the UK.

Investigating collapsing stars that mysteriously vanish

Astrophysicists at the University of Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute have shed light on a star that suddenly vanished from the sky.

Relaunching the European internal market, improving the EU’s long-term competitiveness

Émilie Prouzet, Rapporteur for the EESC opinion on the Long-term competitiveness strategy, states the case to relaunch the European internal market and improve the EU’s long-term competitiveness.

Flash droughts are intensifying worldwide

Severe dry spells, known as flash droughts, are becoming more intense across the globe, according to a recent study.

True digital levelling up is within reach for local authorities

Local authorities across the UK understand the success of their community and businesses is reliant on the services they underpin.

HIV vaccine candidate shows early success in clinical trial

An HIV vaccine candidate developed at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute has demonstrated the ability to trigger low levels of a rare type of neutralising antibodies (bnAbs) in a small group of participants.

New satellite data reveals alarming melting of west Antarctica’s Thwaites glacier

A study has shown seawater infiltrating beneath West Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This discovery shows the need to reassess global sea level rise projections

Healthcare would stop without diagnostic imaging

Johan Carlegrim, President of Sectra Medical Education, discusses the value and necessity of incorporating advanced diagnostic imaging tools and realistic simulations into the medical curriculum to enhance the learning process for students and improve staff retention in healthcare.

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