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The genetic improvement of cowpea: Develop high-yielding varieties
CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes and Dryland Cereals is working on genetic improvement of the important crop cowpea to develop high-yielding varieties with resistance to diseases and pests and to increase its production and consumption, as this article from The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) explains.
Cybercrime, illegal content online: We don’t have to turn a blind eye
Marsali Hancock from EP3 Foundation underlines that we don’t have to turn a blind eye concerning cybercrime, illegal content and harmful activities online.
UK to become world leader in cyber security
The UK is set to become a world leader in the race to eradicate some of the most damaging cyber security threats facing businesses and better protect consumers.
Addressing skills shortages critical to the future of UK science
The UK must address the increasing number of science skills shortages to maintain its world-leading position for medicines and vaccines research and development, says the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI).
Skills gap set to widen as schools fail to prepare students for a digital...
New research from Microsoft UK shows 58% of teachers believe the current education system is failing to prepare students for a digital future.
Call for universities to improve support for disabled students
Universities are being urged to boost the number of students with disabilities going into higher education and do more to help them succeed.
Health secretary pressures the Chancellor over pensions lifetime allowance
Matt Hancock, has revealed that tax charges on pensions are “the biggest concern I have raised with me by GPs”. Senior Cabinet Minister is also in discussions with the Chancellor over lifetime allowance.
Hull’s £42 million tidal flood scheme given go ahead
£42 million tidal flood scheme has now had final sign off from the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
New free trade agreement approved between EU and Japan
The EU - Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) will create an increase in job opportunities and more choice of goods at lower prices.
Planning application submitted for Leeds flood defences
Plans for the next phase of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme to reduce flood risk along the River Aire have now been submitted.
How inequality leads to poor asthma outcomes
Dr Samantha Walker, Director of Research and Policy details how inequality in the UK leads to poor asthma outcomes
£1.5b road improvements project reaches half-way point
The UK's biggest road upgrade has reached its half-way point and is set to transform journeys on one of England's most vital roads.
The issues for the global recycling industry
Ranjit Baxi, Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) President and Founding President of the Global Recycling Foundation comments on the issues facing the global recycling industry and what plans the Global Recycling Foundation has for 2019, including the upcoming second annual Global Recycling Day on 18 March 2019
Epidemiological interactions between rural and urban populations
Romola Davenport and Richard Smith from the University of Cambridge explore epidemiological interactions between rural and urban populations and the consequences of urbanisation.
Commissioner Mijatović concludes visit to Romania
Romania should improve the protection of persons with disabilities, combat violence against women, safeguard press freedom and maintain the independence of the judiciary
Healthcare expert comments on the Health Secretary’s tech vision
Neil Laycock, Managing Director of healthcare at Servelec, comments on the issues raised by Matt Hancock and joining together for digital care.
Port of Blyth complete Northumberland £600,000 flood scheme
The Environment Agency and Port of Blyth have worked together to build a £600,000 flood wall to protect homes and businesses in Blyth.
Advancing the knowledge of space through science
The work of The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in advancing the knowledge of space, through science and using its discoveries to benefit Canadians and all of humanity, is detailed here
Government launches plan to ban plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds
The Government has set out its plan to ban the distribution and sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds
Aesthetics must sit at the heart of landscape security design
Jaz Vilkhu, Managing Director for Marshalls Landscape Protection argues that aesthetics must sit at the heart of landscape security design.
