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Rethinking responsibility: A collaborative approach to medication safety

Most medication errors are preventable with the right conditions. Successful technology implementation requires careful planning, proper training, and a commitment to system-wide improvements, as explained by Stéphane Boulanger, Policy Advisor at the European Patient Safety Foundation (EUPSF).

UK supports the blue economy and climate action in the Philippines

To help strengthen marine conservation and climate resilience, the United Kingdom has launched its Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) programme in the Philippines.

Wrightbus invests £25 million to drive next-generation green transport innovation

Northern Ireland's Wrightbus has announced a £25 million investment into cutting-edge research and development that is expected to accelerate the production of next-generation electric and hydrogen-powered buses.

EU launches consultations on future strategy for AI in science

The European Commission has launched a consultation initiative to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in science and make the EU a global leader in AI-driven research and innovation.

Liverpool secures £10m backing for groundbreaking AI-powered robotics lab

Liverpool is set to revolutionise infectious disease research with a new AI-powered robotics lab, backed by £10m Innovation Zone funding. These advanced labs will accelerate the development of life-saving treatments for deadly pathogens, boosting the region's life sciences leadership.

New guideline to improve rehab for millions with neurological conditions

The draft guidance will improve access to vital rehabilitation services for millions of people living with long-term neurological conditions in England.

£24m funding for research to tackle challenges facing NHS staff

NIHR is investing £24 million in five innovative new research partnerships designed to tackle significant challenges facing social care and NHS staff.

Digital economy in the UK: From industrial revolution to digital revolution

With a particular focus on London and Manchester, Bruce Owen, President of Equinix, explores the importance of technology in modern life, highlighting opportunities for growing the digital economy in the UK.

Heavy drinking linked to signs of brain injury and cognitive decline

A new study has found that consuming eight or more alcoholic drinks per week is associated with signs of brain injury, including damage to small blood vessels and markers related to memory and thinking problems.

Ancient history determines the fate of subducting tectonic plates

New research reveals a surprising link between the ancient tectonic history of oceanic plates and their fate as they subduct into Earth's mantle. Compositional anomalies, formed millions of years ago, significantly influence their descent speed and trajectory.

EU and Ukraine strengthen space ties with new cooperation agreement and space programme

Recent moves in the European Commission include the European Commission and the Government of Ukraine, which have signed a new agreement allowing Ukraine to participate in key components of the European Union Space Programme.

Handheld device could revolutionise heart valve disease screening

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have designed a handheld device that could potentially replace stethoscopes in heart valve disease screening.

UK launches plan to train a ‘clean power army’ to deliver clean energy by 2030

The UK government has revealed a significant new plan to train thousands of young people and workers for careers in the clean energy sector, aiming to meet ambitious targets to deliver clean power across the country by 2030.

One in nine people is living with diabetes, finds IDF research

New research from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has revealed that one in nine adults is living with diabetes.

Horizon Europe’s Cluster 6 funding

Horizon Europe, the European Union's flagship research and innovation program, continues its commitment to a sustainable future with its Cluster 6 funding initiatives.

Government weighs nationalisation of British steel

The UK government is facing increasing pressure to intervene in the future of British Steel, with concerns growing that the company's two blast furnaces in Scunthorpe could soon be forced to shut down due to a critical shortage of raw materials.

One million frontline NHS staff to benefit from new support measures

The UK Government is supporting frontline NHS staff with new measures to tackle violence and improve working conditions.

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