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Leading Scottish university does not have asbestos register, research finds

A LEADING Scottish university has been found to not have a working asbestos register, according to fresh research.

The National (Scotland)

Disappointing lack of acknowledgement of Scottish expertise in UK’s AI action plan

ARTIFICIAL intelligence is never far from the headlines, from the development of new diagnostic tools saving lives across the NHS to how artists…

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP challenges UK minister on Edinburgh supercomputer U-turn

AN SNP MP has challenged a UK Government minister on Labour’s U-turn on Edinburgh University's supercomputer technology – after they axed the…

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Global study on depression identifies new genetic risk factors

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh and King’s College London believe the findings offer new insight into the condition.

The Independent UK

Stephen Flynn calls out Keir Starmer for AI tweet after supercomputer 'betrayal'

STEPHEN Flynn has called out Keir Starmer for a tweet he made about his commitment to AI – despite Labour’s U-turn on funding for a…

The National (Scotland)

‘Significant increase’ in women seeking abortions who use natural contraceptive methods, study suggests

Researchers have found women in the UK have moved away from ‘more reliable’ hormonal contraceptives such as the pill, to ‘fertility awareness-based methods’

The Independent UK

Edinburgh University responds to Labour supercomputer U-turn after snub

THE University of Edinburgh has issued a statement after Labour blocked funding for a new supercomputer, only to U-turn ...

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How ancient flying reptiles ruled the skies – new research

Scientists have long puzzled over how pterosaurs became the first vertebrates to master flight. Some pterosaur species, such as the Quetzalcoatlus were the largest known animals to ever take to the skies, with wingspans of over ten meters (on par with military aircraft like the Spitfire). My team’s new study…

The Conversation

Vapes four times more profitable than tobacco to convenience stores – study

The figure comes amid a nine-fold increase in sales of the devices over three years, according to a study.

The Independent UK

Groundbreaking sharks and skates study begins in Scottish waters

A GROUNDBREAKING new project to study sharks and skates will be conducted in Scottish waters after funding was secured...

The National (Scotland)

Large ‘tail vanes’ enabled pterosaurs to take to the air, scientists announce

A team led by palaeontologists at the University of Edinburgh used new laser technology to study the tail vane on a 150-million-year-old fossil.

Evening Standard

Researchers finally solve the mystery of the flying dinosaurs

Pterosaurs – commonly known as pterodactyls – lived some 225 million years ago

The Independent UK

Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025

Will there be another pandemic, how will the world deal with social media, and is any alcohol good for you, asks Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

New blood test can spot breast cancer at earliest stages, say scientists

Researchers said the fast and non-invasive technique could pave the way for a screening test for multiple forms of cancer.

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Scottish university's campus named one of the most beautiful in the world

AN iconic university building based in the heart of a Scottish city has been named as one of the most beautiful campuses in the world by a…

The Independent UK

Rare book with handwritten notes by Adam Smith to go on display

An annotated volume, part of the Scottish Enlightenment philosopher’s library, is being displayed in his home town of Kirkcaldy, Fife.

The National (Scotland)

University of Edinburgh set to lay off staff due to Labour tax hikes

THE University of Edinburgh is opening a redundancy process for staff as a result of Labour tax hikes...

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Turns out finance bros, HR managers and entrepreneurs are exactly what you think they are, researchers find

One of the largest studies of its kind finds that those in creative fields tend to be neurotic

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The Conversation

How we developed sign language for ten of the trickiest climate change terms

The Conversation is proud to publish this article as British sign language-first in video form with the translation written in full beneath.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh University tells students ‘don’t be a snob’ following discrimination claims

THE UNIVERSITY of Edinburgh has issued guidance to its student body after a slew of anti-Scottish discrimination claims.

The National (Scotland)

Two Scottish universities among biggest animal testers in UK, report finds

THE UNIVERSITY of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow carried some of the highest number of animal tests last year, according to figures from…

The National (Scotland)

Call for skeleton of 'Scottish hero' in Edinburgh museum to be given proper burial

A CALL has been made to give the skeleton of a “Scottish hero” which is housed in a museum a proper burial ...

The Conversation

The UK risks missing out on the coming AI boom – here’s how it can get back on track

Rachel Reeves, the UK chancellor of the exchequer, has been making cost-cutting announcements ahead of a crunch October budget to deal with what she says is a black hole in the country’s finances. Along with scrapping winter fuel payments, a planned cap on social care and various road and infrastructure…

The Guardian - UK

Bad news, red wine drinkers: alcohol is only ever bad for your health

We needn’t be puritanical about having a drink, but we can no longer deny that it harms us, even in small quantities, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

The National (Scotland)

'Unfit to lead': Anger at Edinburgh University principal meeting with Israel diplomat

A MEETING between the principal of Edinburgh University and Israel’s deputy ambassador to the UK has been harshly criticised by academics at the…

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