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?
Digital twins – dynamic models that respond to real-time data
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.
Transport: innovations to address complex challenges
Innovations could address or exacerbate transport challenges.
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Future research
Approved work: Barriers to digital transformation projects in government
New parliamentary briefing approved on the barriers to digital transformation projects.
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Horizon scanning
Geopolitics and global trade: how can the UK navigate an increasingly volatile situation?
Countries increasingly prioritise economic security in geopolitics and trade. How can the UK enhance its security while upholding rules-based free trade?
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Horizon scanning
AI, disinformation and cyber security
UK national security risks are growing with the wider use of digital technologies. Could these technologies also strengthen UK national defence?
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Horizon scanning
Labour market and workforce planning and supply
Managing labour supply is central to workforce planning in maximising productivity and growth. This is impacted by a combination of longer-term and emerging trends.
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Horizon scanning
Economic growth and productivity
Solving the UK’s productivity puzzle is a key issue for the government, following its prioritisation of economic growth in the King’s Speech.
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Horizon scanning
War and the future of war
What emerging trends can we identify in modern warfare, and how will new technologies shape future conflict and the military operating environment?
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Horizon scanning
Living standards
Living standards, including the cost of living and employment issues, are likely to continue to be of concern to parliament over the next five years.
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POSTnote
6G mobile technology
6G is the next generation of mobile technology and is yet to be fully defined. How can the UK help define 6G, and develop and implement 6G technologies?
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Horizon scanning
Use of digital, scientific and other technologies by the police and wider criminal justice system
How can the police and wider criminal justice system best balance the potential benefits and risks of using new technologies?
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POSTnote
Consumer debt and mental health
This POSTnote examines the relationship between debt and mental health, alongside risk factors and policy considerations for support and interventions.
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Horizon scanning
Harnessing scientific and technological innovation in the UK
What is the role of funding, collaboration, skills and policy in harnessing scientific and technological innovation in the UK?
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Horizon scanning
Global societal challenges and technology
The world faces several global challenges from climate change, sustainability, inequality, and other threats. How can digital technologies and AI help us to respond?
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