Now my freebie newspaper comes to an end

Now my freebie newspaper comes to an end

The Ely Standard, is one of my local rags and like many other regional weeklies, used to be a great read. Then it became a freebie with a vastly reduced news content. Today I have been informed that I have received my last free copy of the paper. A note pushed through...
Can robots help save the world?

Can robots help save the world?

If a robot can miraculously make genetic discoveries which have been unsolvable to scientists for decades, how many diseases will these incredible devices go on to cure? A robot called Adam was devised by scientists at Aberystwyth University  and Cambridge has...
Political engagement of BMEs

Political engagement of BMEs

With trust in politicians at an all-time low after the furore over MPs’ expenses, the publication of an audit of political engagement could not have been better timed. The latest Hansard Society’s Audit of Political Engagement 6 focuses on Britain’s...
"Our young will die early"

"Our young will die early"

Is there such a thing as a wonder drug? I was interested to read about Polypill, a cheap five-in-one pill which it is claimed can protect against heart attacks and stroke. It seems to be targeted at the over 55s. But how many of our young people today will reach that...