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North Sea oil and gas
How much oil and gas remains in the UK Continental Shelf, where does it go, and how is this changing?
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Smart meters
Smart meters could increase grid flexibility and lower bills and carbon emissions. How have they been rolled out so far and what is next?
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Deep sea mining: what are the environmental impacts?
Mining of mineral resources on the deep seabed is being proposed. What is known about the likely environmental impacts?
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Transforming the energy mix: Insights from 20 nations
A major research project by 20 countries, including the UK, has shown similar trends, challenges and opportunities in decarbonising their energy mix.
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Regulation of psychological professionals in mental health care
Some psychological professionals provide treatments to support mental health. However, regulation varies across different roles. What are the risks and policy considerations?
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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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Treating rare diseases: the challenge of orphan drugs
Orphan drugs are drugs used to treat rare diseases. In April 2025, NICE adopted new criteria for evaluating drugs for ‘ultra rare’ diseases.
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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.
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Cyber security of elections
This briefing discusses cyber security risks to elections. It explores the potential impacts on election outcomes and how these risks can be tackled.
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Psychedelic-assisted therapy in the treatment of addiction
Researchers are exploring the role of psychedelic drugs as a treatment for addictions. How are addiction disorders currently treated and what does the latest research on psychedelic drugs show?
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How is artificial intelligence affecting society?
What are the effects of AI for decision making, workplace rights, transparency, surveillance, civil liberties and intellectual property?
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General election polling in the UK
What are the challenges of public opinion polling in advance of a general election? Who regulates it, and does it have an impact on the public?
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Psychedelic drugs to treat eating disorders
Researchers are exploring the role of psychedelic drugs as a treatment for eating disorders. How are eating disorders currently treated and what does the latest research on psychedelic drugs show?
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Psychedelic drugs to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
How is PTSD treated, how successful are current treatments and what is the potential role for psychedelic-assisted therapy?
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Election turnout: Why do some people not vote?
The number of people voting in elections is an indicator of democratic health. In UK general elections, this number has declined since 1997. Why is this? What could be done to increase turnout?
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