The plastic timeline: How did we get here? - Open Access …
WEBJan 28, 2021 · Neil Armstrong plants a nylon flag on the moon in 1969 as plastic starts to become a go-to material in the 1970s. In 1977, the plastic bag was introduced to the grocery industry as an alternative to the paper bag—something we’re trying to revert back to 40-plus years later. Production takes a noticeable dip as laws start to be introduced.
Nuclear power: The safer and cheaper alternative to fossil fuels
WEBJan 22, 2021 · Instead, making energy usage more sustainable is an alternative, realistic strategy. Nuclear power is much more sustainable than fossil fuels, and much more reliable than renewable energy sources such as wind or solar. Therefore, the waste products produced by nuclear energy may well be a price worth paying for a …
Five rare diseases you never knew existed - Open Access …
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · 2. Alice In Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) Frequency: currently unknown. Dr John Todd, a British psychiatrist, first described AIWS in 1955. Todd gave it this name by way of the famous novel by Lewis Carroll, as the illness resembles the events experienced by Alice. The most prominent and often most disturbing symptom is …
Insider threats: What they are and how to prevent them
WEBJul 24, 2023 · Altogether preventing Insider Threats is not entirely possible. However, organisations can ensure policies and procedures are in place to minimise the risk posed by insider threats. This often requires a multi-faceted approach that combines technological solutions, robust policies, and an organisational culture focused on security.
How data can accelerate the UK public sector - Open Access …
WEBApr 7, 2022 · Extending and accelerating the use of data in the delivery of public services can improve the lives of citizens and drive a new era of growth. This is the purpose of the National Data Strategy (NDS) – to harness the power of data to maximise productivity, create jobs, improve public services, and position the UK as a global digital leader.
5 Ideas on how local government can support local business
WEBOct 21, 2022 · Local government could also ensure better access for main street businesses that could be in various forms. 3. Reducing taxation and increasing access to funds. Business rates could be reconsidered to lower the pressure on small local businesses and facilitate access for new businesses.
FDA approves new non-invasive brain surgery for Parkinson’s …
WEBNov 18, 2021 · New research approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shows that a new form of non-invasive brain surgery using a focused form of ultrasound will prove invaluable for those tackling Parkinson’s symptoms. Following testing at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, FDA approval has enabled the use of a focused ultrasound device to treat problems with mobility ...
Patient flow and bed management: How does your Trust manage it?
WEBFeb 4, 2021 · Paul Barrett, TeleTracking UK, explains how automating patient flow and bed management in real-time can transform hospital operations, free up time for nurses to care, reduce stress on caregivers and importantly improve patient outcomes Winter brings added strain to the NHS every year. But this year is more challenging than ever as the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic is upon us.
Cocoboards: Affordable building material made from coconut husks
WEBSep 20, 2018 · The research team’s primary objective was the development of an environmentally friendly technology for the production of an affordable and natural building material, in this case, a fibreboard consisting of crop residue from the coconut production with a tannin-based adhesive. In doing so, the entire …
CDM2015: Construction (Design and Management Regulations) …
WEBOn 29th January 2015, CDM2015 gained parliamentary approval, and will therefore come into force on 6th April 2015. As the final version of the regulations have only just been published and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) only issued the draft Guidances for CDM2015 on 9th January 2015; the question must be asked of all construction ...