Rapid response
Neurotechnologies that interact with the brain and nervous system are advancing rapidly. This briefing explains current and future applications, and explores opportunities and challenges.
POSTbrief
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?
POSTnote
Electromagnetic radiation (“spectrum”) is essential for modern warfare. What challenges and opportunities does electromagnetic warfare present to the UK?
POSTnote
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?
POSTnote
This POSTnote considers the potential impacts of birthrate decline, including on the workforce and the provision of public services.
Horizon scanning
Transport planning will be required to harness emerging technologies and address a range of challenges and changes facing the transport sector.
POSTnote
This POSTnote summarises the potential benefits, barriers, and negative consequences of digital transformation in central and local government.
POSTnote
New ways to control very small objects have led to potentially transformative technologies like quantum computing. What are the benefits of these new quantum technologies, and what are the risks?
POSTnote
Research has linked wearable devices with the prevention, detection and mitigation of disease. What are the public health benefits and what are the risks?
Rapid response
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.
Horizon scanning
Innovations could address or exacerbate transport challenges.
Horizon scanning
Countries increasingly prioritise economic security in geopolitics and trade. How can the UK enhance its security while upholding rules-based free trade?
Horizon scanning
UK national security risks are growing with the wider use of digital technologies. Could these technologies also strengthen UK national defence?
Horizon scanning
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.
Horizon scanning
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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