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Novel tech could aid targeted lung cancer treatment

13 July, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

Scientists have developed a new method for accurately predicting gene changes that cause lung…

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Anti-poverty champion honoured with Alumni Award

10 July, 20262026

A charity and youth leader known for her work tackling poverty and inequality has been honoured by…

Being Edinburgh award winner Sabrina Tickle (L) standing with Chris Cox, Vice-Principal Philanthropy and Advancement (R) during a 2026 summer graduation ceremony at the University of Edinburgh

Pioneering spacewalking astronaut awarded honorary degree

09 July, 20262026

NASA veteran Dr Kathy Sullivan is joining a diverse group of accomplished individuals who are…

Dr Kathy Sullivan standing on the Challenger Deep capsule

Politics professor takes up prestigious national role

09 July, 20262026 Research

An Edinburgh professor has been appointed as the Chair of the Campaign for Social Science in…

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Deadly virus confirmed in red squirrel population

08 July, 20262026 Research

Experts have confirmed the presence of squirrelpox virus in red squirrels north of Scotland’s…

Red squirrel standing on the branch of a tree in Scottish woodland

Quantum lab addresses cybersecurity threats to energy sector

07 July, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research

Tools to strengthen the UK energy sector’s resilience against quantum enabled cyber-attacks are…

Electricity pylons-GettyImages-Credit- Ashley Cooper

Hormone differences point to endometriosis blood test

07 July, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

People with endometriosis have a distinct pattern of hormones which could be identified by a blood…

Young woman suffering from stomach cramps on the sofa at home, with hand over her face in pain

New human-infecting viruses discovered every year

06 July, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

Scientists are still discovering two to three new viruses capable of infecting humans each year,…

3D image of hantavirus under microscope

Clues to comet’s ancient origin revealed

06 July, 20262026 Research

A dazzling interstellar comet which recently visited Earth’s Solar System could be much older than…

Image of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS-18 January 2026. Credit- ESOO Hainaut.

Diet changes can cut emissions at no extra food cost

02 July, 20262026 Climate and Environmental Crisis Future of Health and Care Research

Modest changes to meat and dairy consumption could help Scotland meet climate goals while improving…

Close up of woman's hand holding a bowl of fresh, healthy food.