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Is your food indirectly exposing you to antibiotic resistance? New research found that soils treated with livestock manu...
03/12/2025

Is your food indirectly exposing you to antibiotic resistance?

New research found that soils treated with livestock manure can become reservoirs for antibiotic resistance genes, with chicken manure causing a 16,000-fold increase in risk in some plots.

According to the study, heavy metals from feed further accelerate gene transfer between bacteria, creating hidden ‘genetic time bombs’ in farmland soils.

How should we manage manure to protect public health? Read the full piece here and let us know what you think: https://tinyurl.com/37wxscc3

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Can organisations with a history of crises actually build trust and reputation?Amanda Coleman looks at the recent BBC tu...
02/12/2025

Can organisations with a history of crises actually build trust and reputation?

Amanda Coleman looks at the recent BBC turmoil, noting how the outlet’s history of issues has a cumulative effect and makes it more likely for other issues that arise to have a greater effect.

She notes: Organisations can often be so large that without effective systems and processes that are monitored and reviewed all the time, they fail to identify problems early. In addition, making changes is not a simple thing either and takes many years. So what can it do? What is clear is this isn’t easy.

Can you think of any organisations that have achieved this? Read more here and let us know in the comments: https://tinyurl.com/bdef9bd8

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First introduced to the UK in the 1970s, automatic external defibrillators were initially designed for use by medical pr...
28/11/2025

First introduced to the UK in the 1970s, automatic external defibrillators were initially designed for use by medical professionals to provide on-the-spot defibrillation for sudden cardiac arrest, says Stephen Hines. Later, according to him, Laerdal funded research to investigate the safety of teaching laypeople to operate an automated machine.

He adds: User needs are diversifying, so it may no longer be a case of ‘one size fits all’. Indeed, we should consider the size more closely, which raises several crucial questions: Is there a different need for professional users, such as ambulance or hospital staff, compared to public access machines or those used by community responders?

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Can AI transform how we predict extreme heat in Europe?A new study shows how scientists from the Euro-Mediterranean Cent...
27/11/2025

Can AI transform how we predict extreme heat in Europe?

A new study shows how scientists from the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change use machine learning to improve seasonal heatwave forecasting.

By analysing thousands of atmospheric, oceanic and land variables, this data-driven system can outperform traditional models, reduce computational costs, and even boost forecast skill in historically difficult regions such as Scandinavia. It could reshape how Europe prepares for extreme heat across agriculture, health, energy and emergency planning.

What does this mean for the future of climate services? Read more here and let us know in the comments: https://tinyurl.com/3rnjm25d

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Can we unite sustainability and resilience to stay ahead of escalating disasters?Ladeene Freimuth, Joseph Fiksel, Debbra...
27/11/2025

Can we unite sustainability and resilience to stay ahead of escalating disasters?

Ladeene Freimuth, Joseph Fiksel, Debbra Johnson, Jane Katz, and Peter Williams say yes. They highlight recommendations from ARISE-US’ new report on how co-ordinated action across governments, businesses, and communities can strengthen infrastructure, accelerate adaptation, and embed long-term risk awareness into everyday decision-making.

What do you think? Read the blog here and let us know in the comments: https://tinyurl.com/mavjdb4a

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Studies show that up to 24 per cent of employees still feel excluded in the workplace, note Mostafa Sayyadi, Michael J P...
26/11/2025

Studies show that up to 24 per cent of employees still feel excluded in the workplace, note Mostafa Sayyadi, Michael J Provitera and Majid Ghazizadeh. According to them, this means the role of leadership has expanded to include not only interpersonal connections but also a thorough understanding of the conceptual skills that support them.

They continue: Leaders must recognise that these conceptual skills are now an essential part of leadership at every level; once found mainly in the upper echelons of organisations, they are now equally important, from frontline staff to management. Everyone needs to use conceptual skills, which involve understanding how all parts of a business work together. This helps drive changes that affect the whole company or critical business outcomes.

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South Asia remains one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change, particularly with the increasing frequency of w...
26/11/2025

South Asia remains one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change, particularly with the increasing frequency of water-related hazards during the monsoon season, Zainab Farooqui explains. According to her, in such cases, the displaced and yet-to-be-resettled population remains the most vulnerable.

She continues: it is within these communities that one finds practices that have existed for centuries – a form of intangible heritage that may provide solutions to the existing problems the countries face in the form of early warning systems, collective practices, and construction techniques, primarily owing to their ideological stance of ‘living with nature, rather than against it’. Had these practices been recognised and properly integrated, the effectiveness of disaster management might have looked different, given the past hazards the region has been exposed to.

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With 6G promising ultra-dense networks, are we prepared for the security risks that come with it?Modern power grids depe...
21/11/2025

With 6G promising ultra-dense networks, are we prepared for the security risks that come with it?

Modern power grids depend on constant chatter: smart meters, gateways, and control centres exchange data every second to balance demand, bill accurately, and keep electricity flowing. That connectivity, however, is also a vulnerability. Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, malicious attempts to flood a server with excessive, fake traffic, can delay readings, disrupt operations, and, at worst, trigger outages.

Researchers at the Singapore University of Technology and Design built and tested a prototype intrusion-detection framework that trains models where the data live (on devices), co-ordinates learning in the cloud, and conceptually aligns with the ultra-low latency and high device density expected of future 6G networks.

What do you think? Read the full piece here and let us know in the comments: https://tinyurl.com/vu2582k9

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Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve human skills, write Mostafa Sayyadi, Michael J Provitera and Majid ...
20/11/2025

Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve human skills, write Mostafa Sayyadi, Michael J Provitera and Majid Ghazizadeh. However, according to them, it also worries employees, who may fear AI will take their jobs.

They continue: Executives must effectively lead this crisis and bring in AI ethically and thoughtfully to balance the path forward. With open discussions, managers can ease uncertainty about AI. They should explain how AI can work with employees, not against them. They must focus on ethics and people, not just efficiency. Adapting to this change is extremely challenging. Nevertheless, organisations can still thrive in the AI era, with responsible leadership focused on empowering people

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With extreme weather events on the rise, Brazil remains incredibly vulnerable, resulting in widespread disruption and ec...
20/11/2025

With extreme weather events on the rise, Brazil remains incredibly vulnerable, resulting in widespread disruption and economic losses, note Dayna Maressa Soares Pacheco Pamato and Elton Cesar Cunha. According to them, to address this growing issue, the Municipal Civil Defense in the State of Santa Catarina developed an operational model to involve all 295 municipalities.

They add: Since its creation, the board has stood out in responding to disasters of natural, manufactured, or mixed origins, such as heavy rains that cause flooding, inundations, and landslides in several regions of the State of Santa Catarina. In 2020, while the world was battling Covid-19, the group played a fundamental role in co-ordinating actions to prevent, combat, and protect society, in conjunction with other areas of municipal public management.

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Organisations today face a rising number of crises, from natural disasters and pandemics to geopolitical conflicts and e...
19/11/2025

Organisations today face a rising number of crises, from natural disasters and pandemics to geopolitical conflicts and economic shocks, that not only disrupt operations, but also profoundly affect the workforce, writes Beverley Griffiths.

She continues: The August 2017 cyberattack on Copeland Borough Council, UK, provides a powerful example of the human cost of the crisis. The leadership team faced the enormous challenge of maintaining morale and service delivery in an environment where technology had effectively ceased to exist. Despite the scale of disruption, the council’s response demonstrated the importance of transparent communication, ethical leadership, and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing. These practices align with the BS 65000:2014 guidance on organisational resilience.

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19/11/2025

How do you prepare for a humanitarian operation?

In a new episode of CRJ Listen, Derek Cheevers shares lessons from his missions with the European Civil Protection Mechanism in Türkiye and Poland. He highlights why preparation, situational awareness, information gathering, and understanding the context are critical before any deployment.

Tune into an insightful conversation about what it really takes to operate in complex emergencies.

Listen to the podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/mvktctbn

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