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Fresh satellite data reveals spectacular space discoveries

19 March, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research

New data from a satellite one million miles from Earth has helped UK scientists shed light on how…

Coffee-making robot breaks new ground for AI machines

19 March, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research

An AI-powered robot that can prepare cups of coffee in a busy kitchen could usher in the next…

First trees planted on hillsides as major climate project takes root

17 March, 20252025

Work to plant 570,000 trees has begun as part of a Scottish university’s nature-based solution to…

Giant sculptures and student work open art show

17 March, 20252025

Giant inflatable sculptures from acclaimed Glasgow-based artist duo Walker & Bromwich and a…

Healthy transition to net zero focus of new innovation hubs

17 March, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis

Edinburgh experts are leading two new research hubs exploring ways to ensure the UK’s transition to…

Study helping islanders forestall disease

14 March, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

More than 60 people from Scotland’s Northern Isles have been given personalised health insights to…

Most AI struggles to read clocks and calendars

13 March, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research

Some of the world’s most advanced AI systems struggle to tell the time and work out dates on…

Scheme opens to support young people’s financial futures

12 March, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI

An innovative partnership that aims to develop better financial services for young people across…

Funding boost to support women in peacebuilding

10 March, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI

Experts from Edinburgh Law School are at the centre of an initiative to promote global conflict…

£1m funding to help forecast climate tipping points

03 March, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis Data, Digital and AI

An Edinburgh researcher has been awarded £1m to develop new ways to forecast when Earth’s climate…