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  • Study explores how oxytocin influences brain activity to shape social behavior

    Oxytocin promotes social behaviors and helps maintain relationships. But clinical trials in patients with autism show variability in how consistently oxytocin improves these behaviors. Steve Chang, from Yale University, led a study to explore how oxytocin influences brain activity to shape social behavior in rhesus monkeys and why its effects are so variable. This work…


  • A new chapter for the Building Safety Regulator

    In a significant move to accelerate housebuilding, the UK government has announced a package of potentially significant reforms to the makeup of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). These changes are aimed at addressing growing concerns from industry stakeholders about delays and inefficiencies in the current system, which have impacted and continue to impact project delivery…


  • Welsh food manufacturers leverage root cause analysis

    With the help of the Welsh Government’s Helix Programme, formerly known as Project Helix, three Welsh food and beverage industries have benefited from root cause analysis training. With Welsh Government support, the Welsh Pantry in Llantrisant, Kepak in Merthyr Tydfil, and Beacon Foods in Brecon have all received customised on-site training from Cardiff Metropolitan University’s…


  • Welsh food manufacturers leverage root cause analysis to enhance food safety management

    With the help of the Welsh Government’s Helix Programme, formerly known as Project Helix, three Welsh food and beverage industries have benefited from root cause analysis training. With Welsh Government support, the Welsh Pantry in Llantrisant, Kepak in Merthyr Tydfil, and Beacon Foods in Brecon have all received customised on-site training from Cardiff Metropolitan University’s…


  • Stalking and restraining orders linked to higher risk of heart disease in women

    Women who reported having been stalked or obtained a restraining order were each more likely to experience a heart attack and/or stroke in later years compared to those who did not, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation. “Although violence against women is common, and evidence has linked violence with…


  • Campaigns of the month

    Campaigns of the month

    Cathedral City’s ‘Makes It Better’ Cathedral City launches £7m campaign to positioning cheese as the everyday food hero With the support of a £7 million media investment, Cathedral City’s new creative campaign, “Makes It Better,” aims to remind the country of its adaptability and dedication to enhancing ordinary occasions. Live currently, ‘Makes It Better’ puts…


  • UK issues energy flexibility challenge to curb demand on power grid

    Image courtesy 123rf The UK’s Science Minister Lord Patrick John Thompson Vallance has issued The Clean Energy: 2GW Peak Time Flexibility challenge for tech experts to develop cutting edge technology that will help shift peak electricity demand by 2030. An initial £4 million ($5.4 million) for the first year of a five-year challenge will support…


  • Fill High-End PCB Manufacturing Gaps to Accelerate the AI Electronics Growth

    In the digital era, AI and big data technologies are developing at a rapid pace. PCBWay is continuously advancing its PCB manufacturing technology to support the growth. Industry Landscape and Demand Data According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), the global AI server market reached USD 30.7 billion in 2023, marking a year-over-year growth of…


  • KYZEN to Highlight Stencil Cleaner and Award-Winning Aqueous Chemistry at SMTA Chihuahua

    KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries, is excited to return to the SMTA Chihuahua Expo & Tech Forum, taking place Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at the Hotel Sheraton Soberano Chihuahua. The KYZEN Clean Team will be on-site providing information and showcasing understencil cleaning solution KYZEN E5631J and aqueous flux cleaner AQUANOX…


  • KOKI Strengthens Mid-Atlantic Coverage with Addition of Photo Chemical Systems as Manufacturer’s Representative

    KOKI, a global leader in advanced soldering materials and process optimization, is proud to announce the addition of Photo Chemical Systems as its new manufacturers’ representative for Maryland and Virginia. With more than 50 years of industry experience, Photo Chemical Systems is a trusted supplier to the Electronics Manufacturing and Graphic Printing sectors. The company…