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Excessive screen time may raise kids’ risk of heart disease and diabetes

A new study links excessive screen time in children and teens to higher risks of high blood pressure, cholesterol, and insulin resistance, especially when sleep is limited.

Self-organising system mimics features of complex organisms’ brains

Researchers demonstrate the impact of imposing physical limits on an Artificially Intelligent system, similar to the human brain, which must evolve and function within physical and biological limitations.

Revolutionising implants: Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals

Researchers at Washington State University have created a groundbreaking surgical implant that demonstrated 87% effectiveness in destroying the bacteria responsible for staph infections in laboratory trials.

European Innovation Council approves €1 Billion in deep tech venture investments

Today, the European Commission announced that the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund has approved nearly €1 billion in investments for deep tech companies since it commenced operations in September 2022.

U.S. technology and AI in education

Open Access Government examines the priorities of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology, including a look at AI in education, plus digital equity for all learners.

UK and US form groundbreaking partnership over fusion energy

Minister for Nuclear and Networks, Andrew Bowie, seals significant collaboration with the US to expedite worldwide progress in fusion energy.

Creating the ideal student experience according to Placecube

Understanding the student experience in UK higher education from the perspectives of students and staff.

Japan: Science and technology policy

Open Access Government examines some aspects of science and technology policy in Japan, including cooperation and research promotion.

Enabling speech through thoughts alone

A team of neuroscientists, neurosurgeons and engineers have created a speech prosthesis that can interoperate a person's brain signals and convert them into speech.

AI trustworthiness: Is the biggest AI challenge cultivating trust?

Elham Tabassi, Chief of Staff, Information Technology Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S., says that cultivating AI trustworthiness may well be the biggest challenge to date.

3D printing method transforms steel: Combining strength and flexibility

Scientists have devised an innovative approach for 3D printing metal, which has the potential to lower expenses and enhance the economical utilisation of resources.

The connection between genetic risks, Autism, ADHD, and screen time in children

Researchers at Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan examined screen time in autistic (ASD) and ADHD children.

The NHS workforce plan: Bridging the social care gap

The NHS has unveiled its comprehensive long-term workforce plan, outlining a strategic path to strengthen the healthcare workforce through innovative training.

Internet skyrockets to 1.88 billion websites and still growing

The Internet has grown incredibly over the last 30 years, with 1.88 billion online websites. This has drastically changed how we communicate, conduct business, and get information.

Green lighting transformation: LED upgrades and environmental gains

Switching to LED street lights could help to combat the climate emergency and decrease energy consumption.

Launch of new sustainable technology products and services agreement

A new sustainable tech agreement with 172 suppliers set to launch on October 31, 2023.

Empathy on TikTok: Farmers and climate change

Farmers, traditionally focused on agriculture, are finding a unique way to engage in conversations about climate change through TikTok.

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