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EU invests €910 million in defence innovation

The European Commission has announced an investment of €910 million under the 2024 edition of the European Defence Fund (EDF), aimed at strengthening the continent's defence capabilities through innovation, cooperation, and advanced technology development.

Heathrow Airport Strikes: Impact on aviation industry operations revealed

Passengers travelling through Heathrow Airport should expect disruption as a series of strikes by airport staff are set to take place over the coming weeks.

Bridging the gap between evidence and action for health promotion – shifting the public narrative

This is the fourth article in a series published by Open Access Government,(1,2,3) that addresses the gap between evidence and action in health promotion. This article focuses on how we might foster collective leadership by influencing the public and media narrative regarding health and investment upstream(4) in the determinants of health.

A guide to nourishing your mind: The link between diet and brain health

A study reveals the importance of dietary choices in mental well-being and cognitive function.

UK Government allocates £7 million funding for SMEs to drive AI innovation

The United Kingdom has revealed a funding initiative focusing on strengthening artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in high-growth sectors.

Cells possess a rapid decision-making system beyond DNA

Scientists at Moffitt Cancer Center have revealed a hidden layer of cellular intelligence that questions the traditional understanding of how cells operate.

Quiet quitting: Beware of contractor disengagement

“Quiet quitting” has crept into the workplace lexicon over the last couple of years. Coined to describe the notion of staff disengagement and ‘just going through the motions’, it’s a relatively new buzzword for an age-old problem, but what can be done to prevent it?.

Putting the ‘personal’ in personal tutoring

Student success means ensuring every student is given the opportunity to become the best student – and individual – they can be. Here, Dr David Grey Dr Rachel Maxwell discuss why a personal tutoring system without students at its heart is not fit for purpose.

Tackling waste: UK Government delays glass bottle deposit scheme until 2027

In a recent move that has caused criticism from environmental groups and Welsh ministers, the UK government has announced a delay in the rollout of a deposit return scheme (DRS) for bottles and cans.

Rare gamma-ray burst reveals magnetar flare in nearby galaxy

In a unique cosmic event, scientists have detected a burst of gamma rays originating from a rare magnetar in the nearby galaxy M82.

World Malaria Day: Revealing barriers and solutions

Today on World Malaria Day, we look at the continued effects of the disease. Recent efforts to combat malaria have come to a halt, with global targets set to be missed.

Are cities sinking in China? Land subsiding under growing urban pressure

Could urban cities be a risk of sinking in China? The hidden threat of land subsidence has been largely overlooked until now.

Prescribing solutions for the NHS staff shortage crisis

Michelle Holmes, Managing Director at Holmes & Partners Ltd, walks us through prescribing solutions for the NHS staff shortage crisis.

How to combat poor indoor air quality (IQA) while also saving energy

Recent heat pump developments have made it possible to tackle the issue of poor indoor air quality without sacrificing energy efficiency.

Malaria cases rising in UK following an increase in overseas travel

New data released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows a concerning rise in malaria cases diagnosed in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, reaching 2,000 reported cases for the first time since 2001.

U.S. air quality report shows an increase in pollution levels

A new report from the American Lung Association has revealed findings about air quality across the United States, indicating a significant increase in unhealthy air pollution levels affecting millions of Americans.

Optimising hybrid IT infrastructures in UK public sector organisations

Within public sector management, the adoption of hybrid IT infrastructures has become essential to enhancing operational efficiency and flexibility.

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