The weakness occurs because of ‘BadRAM’ – rogue memory modules that deliberately provide false information to the computer’s processor during startup. Processors are present in every computer and are necessary to perform every calculation. The computer’s memory (DRAM) is essential for storing code and data. When a computer boots up, the processor will communicate with …
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This timber framed local landmark, amongst England’s best examples of houses of this size and type, has been listed at Grade I. Oak House joins Bromwich Manor House and Galton Bridge to become the third Grade I listed structure in Sandwell. Historic England has funded £115,000 of emergency repair work to the timber frame and …
Woodburning has a major impact on air quality in Birmingham and the West Midlands – accounting for a substantial proportion of all fine pollution particles and representing a significant risk to public health, a new study reveals. University of Birmingham researchers found that biomass burning, primarily from woodburning activities, such as heating homes using woodburning …
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Sandwell Council has launched its five-year Better Research for Better Health programme, bringing in £5 million funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research. This programme will improve how we do research, how we use it to make decisions and how we communicate findings to others. This will help to ensure that local …
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Sandwell Council has proudly hosted its first-ever Business Growth and Employment Summit, bringing together key figures from the business, education and social value sectors. The event, held at The Hawthorns in West Bromwich, celebrated local achievements while unveiling vital strategies to drive growth, employment and innovation in the region. With over 100 attendees, the summit …
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Cancer waiting times are set to fall thanks to new AI technology that locates cancer cells 2.5 times quicker than doctors alone. Game-changing AI will start being rolled out to every NHS radiotherapy department in England in a matter of weeks – backed by £15.5 million in new Government funding. It works by automatically reviewing …
More public buildings and businesses will benefit from over half a billion pounds in funding to help reduce their energy bills and carbon emissions. Schools, pools, and hospitals will be supported to make energy efficient upgrades, with over £557 million government investment. The new projects will help reduce emissions and cut bills, as part of …
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A package of up to £85 million to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, a global issue that makes infections difficult or impossible to treat, will be announced today by the UK Government. World leaders and experts, including the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the World Bank will attend …
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Pilots to commence from autumn offering patients a choice of where they receive out-of-hospital care Patient choice expansion will be tested in new areas across the country Increased choice stands to offer patients better outcomes, greater convenience and more innovative care, and forms part of the government’s plan to cut waiting lists Patients could benefit …
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Birmingham is preparing to host the British Kabaddi League Grand Final on 18 and 19 May at Nechells Wellbeing Centre – with tickets going on sale 1st May 2024. Kabaddi originated in India around 5,000 years ago and is the fastest-growing sport in South Asia – second only to cricket – and is now played …
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