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‘Big AI’ influence on laws and oversight mapped

21 May, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research

Artificial intelligence (AI) companies influence policy and regulation using similar techniques to…

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Forum to strengthen pandemic preparedness

20 May, 20262026 Future of Health and Care

An initiative led by Edinburgh researchers will help the world prepare more effectively for future…

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Report shows scale of online abuse of children

19 May, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

As many as one in four children are manipulated into sexual interactions online, according to a…

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New talent showcased at graduate fashion shows

19 May, 20262026

Chinese gardens, Napoleonic hats, vintage kimonos and a floral thimble provide inspiration for…

Three models wearing designs by this year's ECA Fashion Graduates ahead of the graduate show, from left to right, a contemporary kimono, a military-inspired hat and coat, and a women's tailored suit and jacket.

Treatment shift needed for brittle bone disease

14 May, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

Increasing bone density in patients with a rare genetic condition that causes bones to break easily…

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Study aims to unlock causes of ME/CFS and Long Covid

13 May, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

A major new genome sequencing study aiming to uncover the biological causes of ME/CFS and Long…

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New wave of costume designers set to dazzle at live shows

11 May, 20262026

A Pixar-inspired winged creature with a feline head and an 18th century jester crowned with…

a montage of three images take on a grey backdrop. (L-R) L: an 18th century jester with large red arms coming from a head dress. Centre: magical winged cat-like character in yellow, purple and green. R: Rapunzel holding a cascading plait of hair

Artery widening, not blockages, linked to common stroke

06 May, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

Scientists have uncovered new evidence that challenges long-held assumptions about the causes of a…

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AI fails to make inroads with cybercriminals

04 May, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research

Cybercriminals have been struggling to adopt AI in their work, reports the first of its kind study…

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Economic insecurity linked with frailty, study finds

04 May, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research Data, Digital and AI

Older people who experience unstable finances, poor housing and fuel poverty are at increased risk…

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