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August 2025: A Carbon Brief analysis reveals wildfires have scorched over 40,000 hectares of land across the UK so far in 2025, more than twice the size of Glasgow. pointing to climate change and human activity as major drivers

Could AI revolutionise antibiotic discovery?

August 2025: With drug-resistant bacteria threatening millions annually, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US, used AI to design new compounds to discover antibiotics that disrupt bacterial membranes and combat infections

How can the UK build climate resilience in fresh produce imports?

August 2025: The UK’s dependence on imported fresh produce is at risk due to climate change. To address this, a new report urges importers to build resilience through collaboration, infrastructure investment, and innovative farming practices

From crisis to credibility: A new playbook for corporate communications

August 2025: London is hosting the 4th Annual Reputation Management and Corporate Communications Conference on September 17, 2025. This conference a must-attend event for professionals navigating today’s high-stakes communications landscape

The human cost of explosive weapons: New report finds

August 2025: As the global explosives industry exceeds US$45 billion, a report by Action on Armed Violence shows that civilians continue to pay the highest price. In June 2025, 6,821 people were killed or injured in 732 incidents of explosive violence

Are digital twins key to energy transition? A new study says yes

August 2025: As the world races to cut carbon emissions and adapt to climate change, researchers at the University of Sharjah highlight the need for AI-powered digital twins to manage renewable energy plants by simulating complex systems