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Renewable vs. non-renewable power generation across the region (updated every 30 minutes)
Renewables include biomass(10.6%), nuclear(38.4%), solar(1%) and wind(0.8%). Excludes imports
NASA Picture of the Day: Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS)
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Imaged on June 20 2022, comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) shares this wide telescopic field of view with open star cluster IC 4665 and bright star Beta Ophiuchi, near a starry edge of the Milky Way. On its maiden voyage to the inner Solar System from the dim and distant Oort cloud, this comet PanSTARRS was initially spotted over five years ago, in May 2017. Then it was the most distant active inbound comet ever found, discovered when it was some 2.4 billion kilometers from the Sun. That put it between the orbital distances of Uranus and Saturn.
Take A Look At The Humans Of 2050
In just under thirty years’ time technology will redefine the human experience, as advances allow us to augment our senses, monitor our health and even regulate our temperature, according to global heating company Viessmann, whose mission is to create living spaces for future generations.
Asteroid Flybys Over the next 7 Days
NameDateMin Dia. (m)Max Dia. (m)Rel. Velocity (mph)Miss Distance (miles)
(2009 KE3)30th Jun581130033,15111,313,661
152671 (1998 HL3)2nd Jul23953415,63717,156,449
(2008 NO3)2nd Jul468104730,92217,559,105
7482 (1994 PC1)3rd Jul1283287137,29841,224,933
468727 (2010 JE87)3rd Jul18641631,19531,737,656
152637 (1997 NC1)5th Jul670149919,75410,256,833
(2001 XP31)5th Jul9822023,30125,722,696
(2013 GG69)6th Jul477106630,59914,979,077
(2017 OA)6th Jul26559456,90535,319,446
COVID-19 Variants Identified In The UK – Latest Updates - 24 June 2022
UKHSA issues COVID-19 vaccination reminder as Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 become dominant in the UK, driving increase in infections The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding people to ensure their COVID-19 vaccinations are up to date and to continue following COVID-safe behaviours, as latest technical data indicates BA.4 and BA.5 have become dominant in the UK and are driving the recent incr…
10:12 PM 24th June 2022
UK Cyber Support Will Help The Commonwealth Stand Up Malign Regimes
The Foreign Secretary will today announce a £15 million package to support Commonwealth countries to defend themselves from cyber-attacks.
6:57 AM 24th June 2022
Monkeypox Cases Confirmed In England – 10 June 2022
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
7:49 PM 10th June 2022
Monkeypox Cases Confirmed In England - 1 June 2022
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 5 additional cases of monkeypox in England and 1 in Scotland. This brings the total number confirmed in England to 188 as of 31 May. There are currently 5 confirmed cases in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 1 in Wales, taking the UK total to 196. Anyone can get monkeypox.
11:16 AM 2nd June 2022
Monkeypox Cases Confirmed In England – 31 May 2022
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
1:10 PM 31st May 2022
Ten Tips To Help You Master Microsoft 365
Housing over 20 applications, intelligent email hosting and cloud storage space, plus state-of-the-art security infrastructure, it comes as no surprise that Microsoft 365 is one of the biggest content platform leaders of all time. In fact, the tool plays an integral role in the day-to-day operations of over 1.5 million company users worldwide.
2:00 AM 28th May 2022
Monkeypox Cases Confirmed In England – 26 May 2022
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
7:49 PM 26th May 2022
National Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Reports Published - 26 May 2022
Weekly national influenza and coronavirus (COVID-19) report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
7:41 PM 26th May 2022
Voyage To Net Zero In Maritime Underway As Government Confirms £12M For Zero Emission Technologies
Photo by Tobias Tullius on Unsplash
Zero emission ferries and vessels are one step closer to being a reality, as Maritime Minister Robert Courts today (24 May 2022) confirmed £12M funding to accelerate the research and development of zero emission maritime technologies. Now in its second round, the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) was born out of the Prime Minister’s 10-point plan to tackle carbon emissions.
2:40 PM 24th May 2022
Latest Updates - Monkeypox Cases Confirmed In England
Thirty-six more cases of monkeypox identified by UKHSA
7:37 PM 23rd May 2022
COVID-19 Variants Identified In The UK - 20 May 2022
Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in the UK.
12:37 PM 21st May 2022
Monkeypox Cases Confirmed In England – Update 20 May 2022
Eleven more cases of monkeypox identified by UKHSA
12:28 PM 21st May 2022
UK COVID Alert Level
The UK Covid Alert Level has moved from level 4 to level 3
12:23 PM 21st May 2022
Further Action Taken To Improve Supply Of HRT
Action taken as suppliers increase stocks of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) products
10:37 AM 21st May 2022
How To Save On Energy
The UK inflation rate jumped to 9% in April up from 7% in March. Higher food and fuel prices have contributed to the rise in cost of living; however, an alarming worry for millions is the £700-a-year increase in energy costs that the nation saw last month.
3:00 AM 21st May 2022
Monkeypox Cases Confirmed In England - 18 May 2022
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 2 additional cases of monkeypox, one in London and one in the South East of England. The latest cases bring the total number of monkeypox cases confirmed in England since 6 May to 9, with recent cases predominantly in gay, bisexual or men who have sex with men (MSM).
6:27 PM 18th May 2022
Monkeypox Cases Confirmed In England – Latest Updates
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
8:49 PM 16th May 2022
UK Company Reveals Micro-Launcher Rocket
Image courtesy of Orbex
The UK Space Agency has welcomed news that the British rocket company Orbex has unveiled the first full-scale prototype of its Prime orbital space rocket
11:11 AM 11th May 2022
Monkeypox Case Confirmed In England
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) can confirm an individual has been diagnosed with monkeypox in England.
9:49 PM 8th May 2022
New GP Blood Test Could Help Diagnose Ovarian Cancer Faster
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A simple blood test that can be given by GPs could help diagnose ovarian cancer faster and more accurately, particularly for women under the age of 50.
3:00 AM 8th May 2022
Six Tips For Choosing An IT Support Provider
Monday morning comes and with a huge week ahead, you’re ready, poised, and motivated to tackle the mountain of tasks that’s been playing on your mind all weekend.
3:00 AM 7th May 2022
COVID-19 Variants Identified In The UK - 6 May 2022
Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in the UK.
4:06 PM 6th May 2022
Valneva COVID-19 Vaccine Approved By MHRA
An approval has been granted after the Valneva COVID-19 vaccine was found to meet the required safety, quality and effectiveness standards.
11:55 AM 14th April 2022
Thousands More Patients To Access Second Ground-Breaking Antiviral
Thousands more vulnerable people are eligible to receive the UK’s second antiviral Paxlovid, which has been added to the PANORAMIC national study
8:05 AM 12th April 2022
A Beginner’s Guide To The Cloud
Jamie Durham
IT Correspondent
A commonly adopted but sometimes poorly understood technology, this month, Jamie Durham — founder of IT support provider, Systemwork — gives us the lowdown on the cloud.
2:00 AM 2nd April 2022
UK Space Command Marks One-Year Anniversary
UK Space Command is today marking its first anniversary following formation in April 2021. Over the past year, UK Space Command - the Ministry of Defence’s lead for space operations, space workforce, and space capability - has taken command of RAF Fylingdales in North Yorkshire and the UK Space Operations Centre at RAF High Wycombe.
3:06 PM 1st April 2022
Nuclear Skills Showcased At Industry Awards Ceremony
Corhyn Parr, CEO of Nuclear Waste Services, addresses guests at NSAN Nuclear Skills Awards
Hundreds of nuclear professionals gathered at the 14th UK Nuclear Skills Awards at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester. Sponsored by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, the event was organised on behalf of the nuclear industry and Cogent Skills. The NDA group was heavily represented with six finalists from Sellafield, Magnox and Energus.
3:01 PM 1st April 2022
Dstl Scientists Develop Pioneering Bio-Batteries
The new battery technology harnesses the power of DNA to provide a safer, greener solution to generating power and has potential applications across society.
10:10 AM 16th March 2022
UK Donates 1 Million More Doses Of Oxford-Astrazeneca Vaccine To Bangladesh
This bilateral vaccine donation will expand Bangladesh’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign and further strengthen Brit Bangla Bondhon between the UK and Bangladesh
10:35 AM 2nd March 2022
Maximise Your Broadband Speed In 5 Steps…
Since coming into mainstream usage during the 1990s, the popularity of the internet has continued to soar. Now a tool relied on by people of all ages, it has over 46 million daily internet users in Great Britain alone. Having become such a staple in our lives, the chances are — whatever you’re planning for the day — you’ll need an internet connection.
7:00 AM 26th February 2022
UK Pledges £160m To Boost Global Vaccine Development
New funding for the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) will speed up vaccine development.
12:42 PM 24th February 2022
Alternative Use For Novel Antibiotic To Treat Plague And Melioidosis
Leading scientists at Dstl have made an exciting new discovery in the fight against some of the world’s deadliest diseases.
12:45 PM 17th February 2022
UKHSA Review Shows Vaccinated Less Likely To Have Long COVID Than Unvaccinated
A new review by UKHSA shows that people who have had one or more doses of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine are less likely to develop long COVID than those who remain unvaccinated.
1:35 PM 16th February 2022
Five Ways To Make Flexible Working A Reality
Jamie Durham
IT Correspondent
Jamie Durham, founder of IT support firm Systemwork, explores flexible working and the steps that we can all take to ensure this increasingly common method of working truly works all round.
3:00 AM 5th February 2022
Search Is On For Young Space Entrepreneurs Ahead Of First UK Rocket Launches
Young people have the chance to a share of £50,000 and expert advice for their ideas on how satellites could improve life on Earth, in a competition run by the UK Space Agency.
3:52 PM 3rd February 2022
The Prince Of Wales Discusses Fusion Energy At UKAEA
HRH The Prince of Wales meets UKAEA CEO Prof. Ian Chapman to discuss the benefits of fusion energy alongside The Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Marjorie Glasgow
HRH The Prince of Wales has this week seen first-hand how fusion energy could play a key role in addressing climate change through a safe, sustainable and low-carbon future energy supply
11:39 AM 1st February 2022
£60m Boost For Floating Offshore Wind
More than £31m of UK government funding, matched by more than £30m of industry funding, for development of innovative floating offshore wind technologies.
12:12 PM 25th January 2022
Public Urged To Sign-up To World-First COVID-19 Antiviral Study
The public are being urged to sign-up to a world-leading study for antivirals if they test positive for COVID-19
10:31 AM 25th January 2022
STEP Closer To Naming Site Of First Fusion Energy Power Plant
Residents and other local stakeholders from the shortlisted regions across the UK are invited to provide feedback on new proposals for a prototype fusion energy power plant, which may be built in their area. A series of virtual community forum events will take place online in each of the five selected regions from January 26 to February 10.
8:01 PM 24th January 2022
Watch Iconic Fusion Energy Machine’s 100,000th ‘Pulse'
Historic fusion energy milestone achieved by UK Atomic Energy Authority machine in close collaboration with EUROfusion. Joint European Torus (JET) is largest and most powerful tokamak in the world. Fusion energy is crucial in addressing climate change through safe, sustainable and low-carbon energy supply.
4:59 PM 20th January 2022
World-First As NHS Begins Pilot Of Gene Testing To Prevent Common Diseases Like Heart Disease
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash
A first-of-its-kind study investigating the use of genetic testing for the prevention of common diseases has now begun in the NHS. The HEART study (Healthcare Evaluation of Absolute Risk Testing) is focused on using genetic information to augment cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment by NHS GPs.
12:14 PM 19th January 2022
New Blood Cancer Gene Defect Can Be Treated With Existing Drugs
1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime - Photo by Timon Studler on Unsplash
A defective gene, normally found in blood cancers, could be treated with drugs already available for cancers with similar gene defects, scientists at Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Birmingham have revealed.
10:13 PM 13th January 2022
Government Launches New Scheme For Technologies Producing Hydrogen From Biomass
New programme will support the development of innovative new technologies that will generate hydrogen from biomass and waste.
9:05 PM 12th January 2022
Update On Affidx® Sars-CoV-2 Antigen Lateral Flow Test And Detection Of The Omicron Variant
Avacta Group plc (AIM: AVCT), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative cancer therapies and powerful diagnostics based on its proprietary Affimer® and pre|CISION™ platforms, provides an update on the performance of the AffiDX® SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test (LFT) with the Omicron variant.
8:38 PM 10th January 2022
Boosters Continue To Provide High Levels Of Protection
Latest data from UKHSA shows booster doses are continuing to provide high levels of protection against severe disease from the Omicron variant among older adults. Figures show that around 3 months after they received the third jab, protection against hospitalisation among those aged 65 and over remains at about 90%.
3:05 PM 8th January 2022
Calling Planet Earth To Lancaster Priory
A global attraction will spend three weeks in Lancaster this summer and inspire a brand new festival. The spectacular artwork depicting how the world looks from the moon will be hosted by Lancaster Priory from June 25-July 17.
12:34 PM 6th January 2022
Oral COVID-19 Antiviral, Paxlovid, Approved By UK Regulator
This new combination treatment is for people with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk of developing severe COVID-19
12:41 PM 31st December 2021
James Webb Telescope Marks A New Dawn For Humanity
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a the culmination of millions of person-hours of highly skilled engineering effort across many countries - the UK included - and a colossal $10 Billion dollars of cold hard cash.
2:59 PM 24th December 2021
Five Ways To Spot A Phishing Email
Jamie Durham
IT Correspondent
image by Solen Feyissa on unsplash
In this next instalment with the Yorkshire Times, Jamie Durham takes a look at the practice of ‘phishing’, sharing how email users can identify and eliminate the dangers posed by this increasingly common — and potentially costly — tactic. It’s believed that over 50% of the global population are now using email platforms, sending a combined total of around 300 billion communications per day*.
2:00 AM 24th December 2021
5 Tips For Creating Secure Online Passwords This Festive Season
Jamie Durham
IT Correspondent
In this next instalment with the Yorkshire Times, Jamie Durham takes a look at online passwords, sharing how, by following a few simple tips, we can make these details harder to crack — keeping our personal information, and hard-earned cash, safe from hackers. For most of us, not a day goes by without us logging into our devices – whether that’s a smartphone, laptop, or tablet — and chec…
1:00 AM 18th December 2021
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