Science

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...

SCHOLARS from the Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) have unearthed a musical score from the 16th century amongst the pages of Scotland’s first printed book.  The rare find originates is...

RESEARCH by the University of Dundee is being carried out in the hope that it can help fight digital crime. The university is looking for people across Scotland to take...

UTILITIES and information and communication will be the leading industries driving economic growth in Scotland’s three main cities. Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh will see these industries dominate their economic growth...

RESEARCHERS from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have found an alternative light source that could reduce our need for fossil fuels. Researchers from SRUC and the Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for...

Drones, DNA profiling and ultra-sensitive listening devices are being deployed in conservation efforts safeguarding the UK’s forests as the battle to reverse biodiversity decline and manage climate change goes hi-tech....

A TEAM of scientists, including experts from Heriot-Watt University, is spearheading development of solar laser technology designed to provide sustainable power for space missions. Drawing inspiration from photosynthesis in nature,...