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Astronomers spot giant ‘blinking’ star
Astronomers have spotted a giant ‘blinking’ star, 100 times the size of the sun, towards the centre…
Bacteria serves tasty solution to plastic crisis
Scientists have devised a novel way of tackling the mounting issue of plastic pollution… by using…
Covid vaccine linked to low platelet count
A condition that affects the blood, known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), may be…
Crop map gives insights into rural land use
Satellite imagery has captured crops in every field farmed in Scotland to create a new interactive…
Covid-19 vaccine study for pregnant women launches
The first Covid-19 vaccine study for women who are pregnant has been launched across the UK – with…
Walkabout app sheds light on climate concerns
Help is at hand for anyone who finds the enormity of climate change just a little too hard to grasp.
Covid-19 antibiotic use could be improved, says study
Frequently prescribing antibiotics for patients with Covid-19 in hospital is often unnecessary and…
Drug acts as Trojan horse to kill cancer cells
A light-activated drug that can enter and kill cancer and bacterial cells without harming nearby…
University-backed businesses win awards
Businesses that have received support from Edinburgh Innovations have taken the biggest prizes at…
Glittering ideas light up city science festival
Makeovers using biodegradable glitter, live video tours of a vessel in the Atlantic Ocean and a…
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