Thursday 23 June 2022
‘We need to show girls that engineering is exciting’: how role models can light a spark
The number of women working in core Stem (science, technology, engineering and maths) jobs in the UK has, for the first time, topped 1 million, according to Wise, an organisation that promotes gender balance in the sector. This means women now make up 24% of the Stem workforce.
Pump up the volume: Cornish village to pilot communal grid for green energy
The environmental evangelising of a retired mechanical engineer, Brian Piper, is bringing a renewable energy revolution to the streets of a small Cornish village. Until now, Stithians, which sits halfway between Redruth and Falmouth, was best known for its annual show, said to be the largest agricultural spectacle in Cornwall. But Piper is determined that in future the village will become known for its role in tackling climate change.
Wednesday 22 June 2022
Wrist-worn trackers can detect Covid before symptoms, study finds
Health trackers worn on the wrist could be used to spot Covid-19 days before any symptoms appear, according to researchers. Growing numbers of people worldwide use the devices to monitor changes in skin temperature, heart and breathing rates. Now a new study shows that this data could be combined with artificial intelligence (AI) to diagnose Covid-19 even before the first tell-tale signs of the disease appear.
Energy crisis lifeline as EV charging push to slash public anxiety over ditching petrol
The government's nvestment of £450million in new infrastructure for electric vehicles has the potential to balance out regional imbalances and slash public anxieties over ditch petrol, an industry expert has said.
Monday 21 June 2022
There was no newspaper round-up today.
