Oil spill “high vulnerability zone” threatens the global energy supply
A single oil spill could disrupt the global energy supply – shutting down major gas export facilities and vital desalination plants.
Local government weathering the storm: how to ensure long-term sustainability
Local governments face tough conditions when thinking about long-term sustainability; how can they succeed?
What else can data centres be doing to be more sustainable?
How can data centres become more sustainable in an age when our digital lives demand increasing volumes of energy?
What does the modern ‘space race’ need to thrive in 2023?
2023 is looking to be a year of further growth in the space business, but what do countries need to prepare for to succeed in the modern space race?
Addressing the UK’s economic crisis in the public sector
As it stands right now, it is not controversial to say that the UK is experiencing an economic crisis – but what can be done to protect the stability of its public sector?
How to maintain eye health & take care of aging eyes
As we get older, our vision declines and so maintaining our eye health becomes even more important.
2023 will see more Horizon association agreements
Canada is likely to become the next country joining the EU’s flagship €95.5 billion research programme, with potential negations opening for Japan and South Korea’s Horizon association.
90% of female-identifying transgender prisoners kept in male prisons
Across the UK, changes are being made to the framework policies for the allocation of transgender prisoners – most with thorough risk assessments.
What is emotional ‘blunting’ and how does it affect depression?
Patients with depression on antidepressant drugs can experience ‘blunting’ – affecting both emotions and learning.
3 reasons to adopt a critical event management plan in 2023
What are the top 3 trends that will trigger organizations to adopt a critical event management plan in 2023? Gartner reveals all.
Five industries to see reduction in employer pension contributions
Amid a cost of living crisis and the retirement age increasing, employees are worried about cuts in employer pension contributions - who will be the worst hit?
Beware the IoT data deluge: action for better social care and housing
How can we use IoT data to improve social care and housing to protect the elderly and vulnerable people?
Eating a high calorie diet disrupts food intake regulation
Frequently eating a high calorie diet, or a diet which is high in fats, reduces the brain’s ability to regulate calorie intake – driving overeating habits.
Elite universities in the UK: what’s the competition?
The UK’s elite universities hold their prestige against Ivy league universities – but why are grades alone not enough to secure a place?
Repurposing food waste into sustainable alternatives
A new study highlights the incentive for food producers to repurpose food waste – by turning it into useful chemicals, sustainable fuels and more.
‘Discrimination towards men’ cited in UK menopause leave rejection
The proposal to make menopause leave a ‘protected characteristic’ under the Equality Act has been blocked by ministers in an effort to prevent discrimination towards men.
Schistosomiasis: Put parasitic infections on the map
Wendy Harrison, CEO of the SCI Foundation, outlines the importance of putting parasitic infections on the map, with a particular focus on schistosomiasis.
The CX paradox: physical travel vs. digital travel
At a time when physical travel experiences are hitting an all time low, digital travel experiences have never been better.
Hartlepool Borough Council wants to improve citizens’ lives
2023 is already in full swing and Hartlepool Borough Council has vowed to make the health and wellbeing of its residents a top priority this year.
A new teaching approach to reinvent tomorrow’s careers
Carl Morris, Principal of Carfax College and Co-Founder of The Online School, discusses why a new teaching approach is needed in the classroom if we're to unlock students' talents and passions from an early age.