Scotland
Upgraded flood alert system launched in the Scottish Borders
At-risk householders will receive more accurate and timely warnings.
· 5 min read
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Technology
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UK
£80m challenge to speed up dementia diagnosis in the NHS
Nine technologies, including faster MRI scans and remote cognitive tests, will be tested in real-world NHS settings.
· 5 min read
UK
UK regulator joins global call to replace animal testing of medicines
The MHRA co-developed an international statement aiming to replace animal tests at every stage of a medicine’s life.
· 6 min read
Business
Contemporary Marketing founder Dr Gaetano Lo Presti to publish new book on AI in marketing
Dr Gaetano Lo Presti, the Italian scholar who founded the Contemporary Marketing approach, publishes Artificial Intelligence in Contemporary Marketing worldwide on 22 October.
· 4 min read
UK
New Information Commission takes over UK data regulator’s functions
The UK government says the change alters the regulator’s governance while retaining its existing data-protection powers.
· 3 min read