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From Diddly Squat to geopolitics: Why food security needs new thinking
20 Aug 2026
Why UK food security depends on climate resilience, novel food technologies and stronger routes from innovation to manufacturing.
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The gender gap persists in health research. Here’s what we can do to close it
7 Mar 2025
We look at why women’s health research remains underfunded, and two CPI supported, female-led projects that are helping to improve care for women.
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