Consumer wearable devices and disease prevention
Research has linked wearable devices with the prevention, detection and mitigation of disease. What are the public health benefits and what are the risks?

Telecommunications networks are essential for the day-to-day running of UK businesses and public services, however, concerns have been raised recently over their security. This POSTnote outlines the threats to these networks, the ability of networks to cope with disruption, and possible protective measures.
Security of UK Telecommunications (405 KB , PDF)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58248/PN584
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Security of UK Telecommunications (405 KB , PDF)
Research has linked wearable devices with the prevention, detection and mitigation of disease. What are the public health benefits and what are the risks?
This POSTnote summarises the challenges and opportunities relating to the production, regulation and consumption of cultivated meat, also known as 'lab grown' meat.
This briefing explains digital twin technology and how they are used in different sectors. It also outlines how the UK is investing to develop national capability in this technology, and the associated opportunities and challenges for its wider application.