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2021 news from the University of Edinburgh.

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Life on Mars search could be misled by false fossils

17 November, 20212021

Mars explorers searching for signs of ancient life could be fooled by fossil-like specimens created…

Exhibition charts expedition which mapped world’s oceans

12 November, 20212021

The story behind the naval voyage which lay the foundations for modern oceanography is the subject…

Scottish school pupils help climate action in Nepal

10 November, 20212021

Young people from ten Scottish primary schools have helped to counter the impact of climate change…

Former footballers to join dementia prevention study

10 November, 20212021

Former professional footballers from across Scotland are set to join a study that aims to shed…

Epilepsy support needed to reduce preventable deaths

10 November, 20212021

Up to three-quarters of epilepsy-related deaths in young adults across Scotland may be avoidable,…

Fèis ag amas air inbhe na Gàidhlig àrdachadh sa phrìomh bhaile

04 November, 20212021

Tha eòlaichean a rinn rannsachadh a tha a’ sealltainn nam buannachdan an lùib dà-chànanais gu bhith…

Festival aims to up Gaelic’s profile in Capital

04 November, 20212021

Experts whose research highlights the benefits of speaking more than one language are to launch…

Choir that transforms lives extends its range

03 November, 20212021

A project that showcases the mental health benefits of singing together is being extended to…

Genetic contact tracing could help curb TB

02 November, 20212021

The novel use of genetic contact tracing to identify the source of a bovine tuberculosis outbreak…

Byron exhibits highlight poet’s ties to Greece

01 November, 20212021

Prized personal effects from the poet Lord Byron’s last, ill-fated trip to Greece have gone on…