Eleven US Democrats with science backgrounds have written a letter to President Trump to protest his proposed budget cuts to scientific agencies including NASA, the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. The group, led by Rep. George Whitesides, highlighted the importance of scientific research for medical breakthroughs, weather warnings, jobs and security. They also stressed the need for the US to maintain its leadership in innovation, particularly in the face of competition from China.
NHS England urges suppliers to fortify cyber defenses amid surge in ransomware threats
NHS England has issued a public letter calling for immediate action to enhance cybersecurity standards among its digital suppliers. The letter comes in response to
