Science

NEW analysis from Knight Frank has shown that rent disputes between landlords and occupiers fell last year. This comes despite the fact that prime rents continued to rise across Scotland’s...

Cop16 deal hailed a ‘step forward’ for nature protection Wealthy nations have agreed to mobilise at least $200bn (£155bn) per year by 2030 to help developing countries conserve biodiversity.  The...

THE University of Edinburgh has announced bumper funding of £1m to help forecast climate tipping points.   The move comes despite several concerning emails being sent to all staff just a...

Microsoft has revealed a new quantum chip that could eventually lead to computers capable of solving highly complex societal problems A groundbreaking new chip brings quantum computing within touching distance,...

RESEARCH by the University of Edinburgh has shown a direct link between depression and the rate of development of long-term health conditions. The research discovered that middle-aged and older adults...

Data from the Cairngorms national park captures the positive impact of ecological restoration work A new report released by an organisation that works to rehabilitate some of Scotland’s most precious...

From the forests of Finland to the South Korean capital, these soundscapes are redefining our connection to places across the world 1) The world-first official national soundscape What does a...

A RECENT report has revealed that Edinburgh has the second highest living standards in the UK, just below London.  Statistics from the Centre for Cities show that Edinburgh had the...

The pieces for men and women include a trenchcoat that can be taken off while seated and hidden access points for stomas and insulin pumps The budget retailer Primark this...

NEW technology to improve waterborne pathogens detection has been developed to enhance public water safety. Scientists at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh developed this improvement – the change saw the detection...