What is the metaverse and what impacts will it have for society?
The metaverse is the next stage of the changing internet. It may have positive impacts for society, but may also expose users to new risks.
A POSTnote summarising the approach to preventing the HIV epidemic in the UK.
HIV Prevention in the UK (272 KB , PDF)
Preventing HIV is a priority for research and public health. Research developments and the trends in the nature of the epidemic mean that policy is continually revised in order to educate the public, reduce transmission of the virus and treat those affected. This note describes patterns of infection and policies to increase HIV testing. It also summarises evidence for using antiretrovirals as a preventive measure.
HIV Prevention in the UK (272 KB , PDF)
The metaverse is the next stage of the changing internet. It may have positive impacts for society, but may also expose users to new risks.
This POSTbrief examines and summarises the academic evidence on the impacts of UPFs on human health.
A POSTnote summarising proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act 1983, including research evidence and stakeholder views on the impacts on autistic people and people with a learning disability.