💬 'It's been nearly two months since the first reading. Renters are waiting.' Tarun Bhakta from Shelter's policy team urges the government to ensure the #RentersReformBill progresses soon to turn the crucial reforms into LAW.

Rental reform has support from across the political spectrum, from renters and homeowners. Why is the government dragging its heels?

So bloody good to switch on the TV and see some good news. YESSS #donanemab

And on the subject of good news about medicine… YESSSS #upadacitinib

We asked Michael Gove this morning during his housing-crisis speech to come and see what WeCanMake, a project we fund, is doing to increase urban densification in Bristol. And we were pleased to hear that he'd be delighted to! Let's arrange a date.

Fantastic to see recognition of how vital #CommunityLedHousing is in boosting the supply of homes and giving local people control over where they live. But we need more concrete government commitments that the sector will get the support it needs. Community Land Trust Network Community Led Homes

How do you make good decisions when everything is rapidly changing? By using reliable evidence and rigorous #research. RAND Europe offers impartial insights to help #policymakers and organisations worldwide tackle complex issues. rand.org/randeurope.html

Love the “to help children count” framing to save the dignity of contactless-coddled adults like me who mutter and squint at coins. bbc.co.uk/news/business-…

For the past two months I've been absolutely fascinated by 'reverse vaccination' as potential treatment for many autoimmune conditions. Could be a game-changer in the years to come. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

About time. #Sciensus amp.theguardian.com/society/2023/o…

NEW RESEARCH: AI is a hot topic – but what happens when machine learning meets other disruptive tech? Our latest report warns of a policy vacuum where fast-developing technologies meet. Read 'AI and Gene Editing at the Helm of a Societal Evolution' at: ow.ly/zhkH50PZFGx

UK PM Rishi Sunak has announced the world's first #AISafetyInstitute. Many headlines are focusing on the dangers of AI - but our study highlights the importance of also considering AI's interaction with other tech, and the benefits this can bring: ow.ly/OH3S50Q0YXu

For fourteen years I’ve got sweets in for trick-or-treaters and celebrated Halloween. Never has my doorbell been rung. This year, too busy, didn’t bother, no decorations… Got mugged for my lunchbox Twixes by two three-foot-tall witches.

Leaders and thinkers from around the world have gathered at the #AISafetySummit to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Here's a sample of recent RAND research on the promise and peril of #AI and related technologies. 🧵

A very cool idea. Watching closely. Electrical stimulation device to treat Crohn’s disease implanted in first patient. bionicsinstitute.org/latest-news-ne…

With just a ten-minute blood and vitals check, you could help health researchers find ways to prevent, detect and treat diseases earlier. Just done mine - check it out at ourfuturehealth.org.uk

If it works, this is excellent. amp.theguardian.com/society/2024/f…

News reports that the UK riots “stem from misinformation about an attack on a dance school”. No, they stem from dissatisfaction purposefully whipped up into hate over years by people with their own agendas. Without that, false info about the perpetrator wouldn’t have led to this.