Tag Archives: United Kingdom

03Dec/25

AI Imaging Doubles Stroke Thrombectomy: Lancet Study

December 3, 2025ReasearchMedical diagnosis, Mobile stroke unit, National Health Service, NHS Scotland, Stroke, Stroke center, Thrombectomy, United Kingdomadmin

Dec. 03, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This document announces the publication of a significant real-world evaluation concerning the effectiveness of an artificial intelligence platform used in acute stroke diagnosis. Brainomix, a medical imaging company, reported that its software, Brainomix 360 Stroke, was successfully studied over a five-year period using national data from over 450,000 patients admitted to NHS hospitals in England. The study found that using the AI platform was associated with a remarkable 100% increase in endovascular thrombectomy rates, which is a crucial procedure for treating severe strokes. Experts involved in the NHS collaboration affirmed that the technology significantly reduced delays in patient transfer and diagnosis, helping to increase treatment accessibility, especially in primary stroke centres lacking immediate specialist resources. Ultimately, the data supports the general use of AI imaging decision-support software in clinical guidelines due to its ability to improve patient outcomes. Continue reading

01Dec/25

Racism never went away – it simply changed shape

December 1, 2025PoliticsAdolf Hitler, Anti-communism, Authoritarianism, Birmingham, Creative Commons, Cultural racism, Elon Musk, Enoch Powell, Eugenics, Fascism, Francis Galton, Germany, Historical race concepts, Ivor Stanbrook, Katie Hopkins, Katie Lam, Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch, Lars Cornelissen, Margaret Thatcher, Matthew Goodwin, Nazism, Nigel Farage, Nuremberg, Racism, Robert Jenrick, Scientific racism, Shabana Mahmood, SHUTTERSTOCK, Suella Braverman, Tommy Robinson, Totalitarianism, United Kingdom, W.E.B. Du Bois, Wes Streeting, White supremacyadmin

Lars Cornelissen, Manchester Metropolitan University; Independent Social Research Foundation

Prime Minister Keir Starmer thinks that racism is returning to British society. He has accused Nigel Farage’s Reform UK of sowing “toxic division” with its “racist rhetoric”.

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25Nov/25

Critical Thinking: There is a thin line between genius and insanity

November 25, 2025DevelopersArtificial intelligence, Bipolar disorder, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Computational neuroscience, Concepts in aesthetics, Creativity, Creativity and mental health, depression, Mental disorder, Mental health, Mind, Mood disorders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Walesadmin

Nov. 25, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This phrase, “There is a thin line between genius and insanity,” is a compelling and long-standing stereotype that suggests a close connection between exceptional creativity and mental illness.

While it’s a popular idea, modern research indicates that it’s an oversimplification. There isn’t a single “thin line,” but rather a complex, non-linear relationship where certain traits and genetic factors are sometimes shared between highly creative individuals and those with specific mood disorders. Continue reading →

24Nov/25

Is racism becoming more acceptable in the UK?

November 24, 2025Human InterestAustralia, Brexit, Creative Commons, Cultural racism, Frank Reeves, Ireland, Keir Starmer, Kevin Durrheim, Michael Billig, Netherlands, Nigel Farage, Political positions of Nigel Farage, Prejudice, Racism, Rahul Sambaraju, Reform UK, Right-wing politics in the United Kingdom, Right-wing populism in the United Kingdom, Sarah Pochin, Simon Goodman, UK Independence Party, United Kingdom, Wes Streeting, Xenophobiaadmin

Simon Goodman, De Montfort University and Rahul Sambaraju, University of Edinburgh

Keir Starmer has called on Nigel Farage to address allegations of racism in Reform UK, and antisemitic and xenophobic comments and bullying allegedly made by Farage while he was at school. Farage has denied the accusations.

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20Nov/25

UK Corporate Digital Communication: AI Responsibility and Transparency Gaps

November 20, 2025BusinessAI safety, Artificial intelligence, Coca - Cola HBC, Computer law, Cybernetics, Existential risk from artificial intelligence, Politics and technology, Regulation of artificial intelligence, United Kingdomadmin

A Webranking survey by Comprend assessment details how well the corporate websites of the UK’s largest listed companies meet stakeholder expectations for digital communication and transparency. A major finding is that while UK companies are strong in digital accessibility (with 75% publishing an accessibility statement), they significantly lag in responsible AI disclosure, as only 10% provide a policy or framework for ethical AI use, falling slightly behind the European average. The report notes a “clear gap” between merely discussing AI and demonstrating responsible governance, though sustainability communication is also expanding in scope. Overall, UK companies achieved an average score of 46.4 out of 100 in the ranking, with Coca-Cola HBC being the top scorer, demonstrating consistent strength in financial transparency and cohesive storytelling. The survey underscores the growing pressure on businesses to communicate clearly on complex topics like AI governance and sustainability amid evolving regulatory frameworks. Continue reading

06Nov/25

Rathbones’ Call for UK Regional Investment and Growth

November 6, 2025EconomyRathbone family, Rathbones, United Kingdom, Wealth taxadmin

Rathbones, a major UK wealth management firm produced their report, “Building Prosperity: Five Recommendations for Growth and Investment in the UK.” This analysis highlights that the UK is the most geographically unequal economy in the developed world, with critical under-investment occurring outside of the South-East region. Rathbones urgently calls on the Chancellor to take decisive action in the Autumn Budget to reverse this neglect, citing poor infrastructure, high energy costs, and planning system delays as major hindrances to national economic potential. The firm specifically recommends policy changes across five areas: pensions, business taxation, regional investment, wealth taxation, and property market reform. Continue reading

03Nov/25

The Declining Wildflowers and the Meadow Solution

November 3, 2025Human InterestBee, Beekeeping, Biodiversity, Daniel Gibbs, Insect ecology, Martha Kearney, Meadow, Pollination, Pollinator, Simon Potts, Symbiosis, UK, United Kingdom, Wildflower stripadmin

Nov. 3, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — An article by Martha Kearney, Presenter of BBC Radio 4’s This Natural Life, detailing her personal concern over the severe decline in British wildflowers since her childhood and her efforts to create her own wildflower meadow. Experts, including Professor Simon Potts and Professor Daniel Gibbs, highlight the detrimental consequences of this decline, predicting lower crop yields, higher food prices for consumers, and a loss of essential biodiversity, particularly pollinators like bees and butterflies. Continue reading →

26Oct/25

Water Pollution Threatens UK Food Chain

October 26, 2025EnvironmentAgriculture, Aquatic ecology, Aquifers, Drinking water, Effects of climate change, Environmental science, Food security, Pollution, Sanitation, United Kingdom, Wales, Water pollutionadmin

Hydrachem, a UK-based water and surface disinfection specialist warns that the surge in contaminated water incidents poses a grave threat to the food and farming sectors. Hydrachem reports a 29% increase in pollution incidents in England and Wales in 2024, with severe cases rising by 60%, jeopardising crop quality, livestock welfare, and the entire food supply chain. Continue reading

25Oct/25

Should you pour coffee down the drain? An environmental scientist explains

October 25, 2025EnvironmentCaffeine, Coffee, Coffee production, Creative Commons, Decaffeination, Drain, Drainage, Environmental engineering, Kevin Collins, Sewage treatment, United Kingdom, Used coffee grounds, Water, Water pollutionadmin

Kevin Collins, The Open University

A woman was recently fined £150 by a council for pouring coffee down a drain before getting on a bus. The fine has now been rescinded by Richmond council in London, but the incident has prompted many discussions about whether coffee discarded like this could cause environmental damage.

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27Sep/25

Carbon3.ai Launches Sustainable Sovereign AI Platform in UK

September 27, 2025InnovationArtificial intelligence, Artificial intelligence in India, Computational neuroscience, Cybernetics, Data science, Sarvam AI, United Kingdomadmin

The launch of Carbon3.ai is billed as the UK’s first truly sovereign and sustainable AI platform. This new initiative plans to deploy a nationwide AI Mesh with over 100,000 GPUs, powered by its own renewable energy generation and supported by significant planned investment exceeding £1 billion. The platform aims to offer UK enterprises and government a secure, low-latency, high-performance AI compute alternative with a smaller carbon footprint and lower cost than competitors. Continue reading