Louise Burke

Abu Dhabi, Australia

Journalist and Editor at Freelance

Freelance journalist and editor. Good at making the internet work for news 🗞

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Articles

Why the UK must get serious about data

1 week ago | computing.co.uk | Louise Burke

It’s time our national data assets were treated as critical national infrastructure, just like datacentres Our world increasingly relies on access to data across geographic, organisational, economic and cultural borders. The potential benefits are immense. According to a European Commission study, cited in a recent UK government consultation, data-specialised businesses are a growing part of the economy, increasing their share of GDP from 6.5% to 7.4% between 2021 and 2023 alone.
UAE sweats through record-breaking heat before summer begins

1 month ago | circuit.news | Louise Burke

Two months of record-breaking temperatures in the UAE have seen residents and visitors sweltering through what is normally the cooler events season, with little relief on the way as the Eid al-Adha holiday approaches next week. Summer does not officially begin until June 21, but some inland areas are already registering record temperatures above 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting the National Center of Meteorology to warn the public to take precautions in the extreme heat.
Lost Skies’ Island Creator now free to explore ahead of full launch on 18 April

2 months ago | notebookcheck.net | Louise Burke

Promotional banner for Lost Skies: Island Creator, showing floating sky islands and ancient ruins suspended above the clouds (Image source: Bossa Studios via Steam)Bossa Studios has released Lost Skies: Island Creator, a free tool offering an early look at its upcoming co-operative survival game. With strong early feedback and full Steam Workshop support, it provides players with hands-on access to the game’s creative systems ahead of its 18 April 2025 launch.
The Tinney Effect: On Names, Synchronicity, and the Strange Precision of the Universe

Mar 27, 2025 | medium.com | Louise Burke

Member-only storyLouise Burke·Follow4 min read·--Perhaps names are not given, but remembered – as if life itself is quietly tracing the outline of a story already written. Sometimes, the universe arranges itself with a kind of poetry that goes unnoticed by most. A turn of phrase, a name on a register, a moment that would mean nothing if not for the way it lingers. And sometimes, those details gather – quietly, curiously – into a pattern so strange and specific it becomes difficult to ignore.
Zooming Out: What Sir Michael Caine’s Secretary Taught Me About Perspective

Mar 27, 2025 | medium.com | Louise Burke

Member-only storyLouise Burke·Follow3 min read·--Some people don’t steal the spotlight – they steady the air around them. I met her twice. The first time was at a church garden party in Kensington – one of those quintessentially English afternoons where everyone seems to bring their best selves along with a tray of something homemade.
The Algorithm of Artistry - A Robot’s Perspective on Mentorship and Music

Mar 5, 2025 | medium.com | Louise Burke

Member-only storyLouise Burke·Follow4 min read·--“A great mentor doesn’t just teach you how to sing – they teach you how to survive in an industry that doesn’t owe you anything.”In the grand equation of life, mentorship functions as a key variable in determining the outcome of a career – particularly in the arts. This unit of analysis presents a case study: the subject (henceforth “the singer”) and her teacher (henceforth “the mentor”) – a distinguished figure in the realm of vocal instruction.
When Opportunity Knocks - Navigating the Intersection of PR and Showbusiness

Jan 25, 2025 | medium.com | Louise Burke

Louise Burke·Follow5 min read·--You don’t always anticipate the precise moment when an opportunity transforms your professional trajectory. It’s rarely a grand announcement or a ceremonious unveiling, but rather a quiet, unassuming email or phone call. When a journalist expresses interest in featuring you on a major talk show, it is one of those moments — exciting yet laden with implications that go far beyond the surface.
The Great Closet Escape: A Laugh-Out-Loud Gem for LGBTQ+ Readers

Nov 17, 2024 | medium.com | Louise Burke

Louise Burke·Follow3 min read·--Ready for a quick laugh that’s packed with charm? Ellie Skies’ The Great Closet Escape is a hilarious, heartwarming LGBTQ+ short story you can enjoy in minutes. At just £0.89, it’s a steal that will leave you smiling and wanting more. Click here to grab your copy now: 👉ellieskies.gumroad.com/l/edznpmEllie Skies’ The Great Closet Escape might be a mere five pages long, but it delivers more wit, heart, and charm than many novels manage in five hundred.
How bacteria and AI are helping in fight against dengue fever

Dec 8, 2023 | thenationalnews.com | Louise Burke

Countries in the developing world have been left reeling from a surge in dengue fever outbreaks, as the hottest year on record combined with a destructive El Nino weather pattern to create the perfect conditions for disease-carrying mosquitoes. Experts are warning that the tropical disease is “taking off” and could become a serious threat to new parts of the world, including areas of Europe and the US, over the next decade. This will put pressure on health systems as climate change progresses.
Inside Lucy Letty’s ‘cushy new prison cell’ with en-suite and TV

Nov 30, 2023 | msn.com | Louise Burke |Kieran Williams |Ruth Suter

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