Digital targeting web: enhancing armed forces’ precision and lethality
The digital targeting web is a new initiative intended to enhance the precision and lethality of the UK Armed Forces in targeting adversary forces.
Technology transfer and productivity growth in the UK
Technology is key to the economy and productivity. Policies on investment and skills shape how technology transfers across the economy.
Research and development (R&D) for UK defence
Research and development for defence aims to create new military capabilities or improve existing ones. How is it funded in the UK, and what are the challenges?
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Rapid response
Facial recognition technology in policing
UK police forces have used facial recognition technology for around a decade. How does it work, how is it used, and what are the opportunities and concerns?
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Future research
Approved work: Impacts of screen and phone use on children and young people’s development
How does screen use and personal phone access affect children’s cognitive, behavioural, developmental and wellbeing outcomes, and what does the evidence suggest for interventions?
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Future research
Approved work: Digital sovereignty
What is digital sovereignty and how might it apply to the UK?
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Future research
Approved work: Impacts of social media on children and young people
What are the wellbeing impacts of social media use among children and young people. How do regulatory interventions shape online safety outcomes?
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Future research
Approved work: FemTech: technology to support women’s health
How can technology aimed at women improve health outcomes? What are the opportunities, challenges and risks regarding health, technology regulation, and data protection?
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POSTnote
What are data centres and how sustainable are they?
Data centres underpin most aspects of modern life, including economic activity, cloud services, and how we interact with one another. How many does the UK have, and how do they affect the environment?
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POSTnote
Artificial intelligence (AI) and employment
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in UK workplaces. How is it being used, and what are the impacts on job opportunities and working conditions?
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POSTnote
Cyber resilience of UK digital infrastructure
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will aim to boost UK cyber resilience. How can cyber resilience be increased? What are the challenges and regulatory gaps?
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Rapid response
Neurotechnology: What is it and how is it used?
Neurotechnologies that interact with the brain and nervous system are advancing rapidly. This briefing explains current and future applications, and explores opportunities and challenges.
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POSTbrief
Geographical differences in healthy life expectancy
Healthy life expectancy varies widely across England. It is linked to the conditions in which people are born, live and work. How can prevention and policy interventions reduce inequalities?
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POSTnote
Electromagnetic (electronic) warfare
Electromagnetic radiation (“spectrum”) is essential for modern warfare. What challenges and opportunities does electromagnetic warfare present to the UK?
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POSTnote
UK STEM skills pipeline
Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are important for the UK’s economic future. How can the routes through education and into STEM be improved?
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