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Investigating the hidden risks of abandoned metal mines in Wales

Experts are calling for urgent testing to take place in areas of Wales' once-thriving metal mining industry, in an attempt to uncover the potential public health threats.
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What the Procurement Act 2023 means for CCS

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) guides us through the new regime for UK procurement, including what the Procurement Act 2023 means to them.
Venus and Jupiter Planet Conjunction

Venus’s vanishing water mystery: How our neighbouring planet became a desert

Venus, the neighbour of Earth, has long puzzled scientists with its bone-dry landscape. But a groundbreaking study from planetary scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder has discovered the mystery of Venus's vanishing water.
Neurons and Microglia

The truth behind ApoE4 gene variant and your risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have found evidence suggesting that lifestyle factors may play a pivotal role in mitigating the risk of Alzheimer's disease, even among individuals carrying the ApoE4 gene variant.

UK takes steps to combat space debris and ensure space sustainability

In a bid to tackle the growing threat of space debris and ensure the sustainability of space operations, the UK government has announced ambitious initiatives and investments.
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Breaking the Stigma: Promoting Awareness of Perinatal Mental Health

Lorna Rothery spoke to Wendy Davis, Executive Director of Postpartum Support International, about the prevalence of perinatal mental health problems and how inadequate medical education and policies surrounding mental health care can negatively affect new parents.
Two industrial chimneys emitting thick clouds of smoke.

Current CO2 removal plans will not meet Paris Agreement goals

A recent study led by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) in collaboration with the University of East Anglia (UEA) has raised concern on the lack of current plans to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.

Flipons: The discovery of Z-DNA and soft-wired genomes

Alan Herbert, Founder and President of InsideOutBio, discusses alternative DNA conformations and understanding of their biological functions.
Cyber Security Ransomware Email Phishing Encrypted Technology, Digital Information Protected Secured

Zero Trust: How can local councils defend against the increasing cyber threats?

The recent ransomware attack on Leicester City Council is a stern reminder of how vulnerable UK local councils are to increasing cyber threats. How should local councils defend themselves?
Postbox in London beneath skyscrapers

Print and post help make London’s pensioners better off

Print and post helped make London’s pensioners better off by over £8 million a year, writes Jason Lusty, Senior Business Development Manager at CFH Docmail Limited.
Location of Tongtianyan cave (Liujiang) in Guangxi Province, southern China, together with the location of other key fossils of Homo sapiens in China. Frontal view of the Liujiang cranial and postcranial elements. Credit: Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47787-3

New revised age for ancient human fossils in Southern China

Discoveries illuminate Homo sapiens' presence in Eastern Asia, researchers have new revelations regarding the age and provenance of Homo sapiens fossils discovered in the Tongtianyan cave, situated in the Liujiang District of Liuzhou City, Southern China.
processor chip, tech environment, blockchain concept

Algorithm “DPTM” for continuous authentication with behavioural biometrics

Takeshi Yamada, Professor from Daiichi Institute of Technology, describes the algorithm “DPTM” for continuous authentication with behavioural biometrics, beginning with the current device security outlook.

Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria

"The publication of our work on AE4RIA & UN SDSN Global Climate Hub was handled with exceptional professionalism, and the quality of the result was outstanding."
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Local authority partnerships encourage small cells delivery

Ali Akhtar, Head of Acquisitions, at BT Wholesale, explains how strong local authority partnerships are central to unlocking small cell connectivity.
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AI-Empowerment: The potential uses for AI in local government

Over the last two decades, local governments and authorities have faced increased obstacles and challenges that could be solved by using Artificial Intelligence (AI). But is this true? Could AI in local government change the game?
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Perimenopause linked to a higher risk of depression in women

The mental health challenges women face during the perimenopause stage are often overlooked.

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

"The Natural Resources Defense Council and The Coalition for Conservation Genetics appreciate the opportunity to be featured in the April 2024 issue of Open Access Government. The journal presents a unique opportunity to reach a wide audience, many of whom are actively engaged at the science-policy interface. The editorial team were also a true pleasure to work with and the publication process was well planned and implemented." 
Long-haul semi-truck driving along a scenic stretch of freeway.

Trucking’s environmental benefits: Combining automation and electrification

The is a significant potential to mitigate urban health impacts and environmental damages by combining automation and electrification in long-haul trucking.

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