The Next Gen. report shows how we can shed fresh light on much-debated problems when we ground our thinking in proper research on a specific question
What is the next technology that will overturn how we live our lives? Chances are, it’s already here.
London coffee houses of the 17th century were fertile ground for innovation.
The potential for open-source software to cut public sector costs is an exciting prospect and it's happening now
Over the past few years in the UK there has been a growing sense of disillusionment in the transparency of parliament and its elected officials. Revelations and the resulting scandal over unnecessary expenses claims means that our trust in MPs has never been lower.
How to open up local data: notes, tips and tricks from Warwickshire council
Driving cars can be fun. The personal freedom, the wind in your hair and the stereo switched up to 11 while singing to Gary Numan.
No doubt that in years to come – probably with family and friends over a small glass of wine – someone will ask “Where were you when Gordon Brown left Number 10?”
Data is becoming more and more prominent in fields as diverse as political campaigns, healthcare, business metrics and social deprivation. How do we bridge the gap between the data-savvy and the data-shy?
This week, while Hurricane Sandy filled many front pages, several were also devoted to the publication of a study on breast cancer screening. It's nice to see a science and evidence story make the front pages for a change, but are we now any clearer on when screening is helpful?
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