Science

THE James Hutton Institute has announced its participation in a £4.25m project to develop a sustainable alternative to harmful pesticides. Crop Protection Strategies for the Transition to Environmentally-Friendly Agriculture (CROPSAFE)...

A NEW study claims that GLP1 agonist drugs, commonly referred to as weight loss injections, may reduce asthma symptoms in obese people. The study comes from the University of Aberdeen...

A STUDY into one of the world’s fastest growing sports could help to prevent injuries ahead of its first appearance at the Olympic games. Flag football will debut at the...

A TEAM of infectious disease scientists have been awarded £17.9m to identify new drugs to treat fungal infections – including the first caused by climate change. The Wellcome funded project...

SCIENTISTS have shed new light on the evolution of an important species of wasp – and believe that the findings could help improve the effectiveness of natural pest control. Dr...

NEW waiting time figures for autism and ADHD assessments across Scotland have been released, with Lothian and Glasgow topping the list.  Research conducted by the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe)...

A PROJECT exploring the power of fungi to combat agricultural pollution is making strides, with researchers looking to begin live field trials later this year. The initiative, titled Farming Futures...

When science meets with international co-operation, wildlife populations get a precious chance to recover It’s not easy being green these days, as Kermit once put it. If the climate crisis...

AN EDINBURGH University study found that womb cancer patients lack screening for a genetic condition that raises their risk of other cancers. Despite NHS recommendations, fewer than half of those...

THE Scottish Book Trust has released a report on the impact of libraries in Scotland.  The trust looked into the vital and diverse role of libraries across the country, whilst...