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.
Trochlear dysplasia: A common & confusing knee condition
WEBFeb 17, 2022 · Trochlear dysplasia (TD) is an abnormality of the knees trochlear groove. There is an invisible transition between what is normal and what is pathologic. The knees trochlear groove is the guide channel, into which the patella engages and glides. TD is characterised by a loss of the normal concave anatomy: the depth of …
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 …
Influence of synthetic pesticides on human health and the global …
WEBNov 17, 2020 · Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision Group charts the influence of synthetic pesticides on human health and the global ecosystem. Synthetic pesticides constitute chemicals that are used for the control and management of plant pests such as weeds, insects, and/or fungal pathogens. Synthetic pesticides can be classified into four main categories according to their ...
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.
Research finds that multinational land deals harm local food security
WEBJan 20, 2021 · A new study examines the agricultural impact of multinational land deals (aka ‘land grabbing’), which are found to be directly harmful to local food security and livelihoods. Land acquisitions by multinational companies are also described as land grabbing. A report by Global Agriculture describes the phenomena as when: “These ...
Get comfortable with the uncomfortable: Talking about race can …
WEBJul 15, 2020 · The first thing to do is to recognise that addressing institutional racism is important and that we do need to have conversations about race. For many, the workplace plays a key role in challenging societal problems like racism, as well as the more subtle expressions such as systemic bias. Talking about race …
Transforming Digital Experiences in Healthcare - Guy’s and St …
WEBJun 24, 2022 · With over 18,000 staff, treating three million patients a year, Guy’s and St Thomas’ (GSTT) is one of the biggest and most well-known NHS Trusts in the UK. Transforming digital experiences has been at the heart of the website update. With a growing organisation and staff continuously adding content over the years, the site had become overloaded with information, making it increasingly ...