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University awarded with national honour for fire safety team
The University of Edinburgh has received one of the UK’s highest honours for the pioneering and…
Mass killing uncovered at ancient burial site
An Iron Age burial site has revealed evidence of an unusual mass killing event of women and…
Breadcrumbs lead to fossil free production of everyday goods
The humble breadcrumb could hold the key to cutting out fossil fuels from one of the chemical…
Series puts future of higher education in focus
Student journalists and the University’s Principal have taken part in the first episode of a series…
Protective swelling could repair MS nerve damage
Scientists have uncovered a process by which nerve cells damaged in multiple sclerosis could…
Global network puts spotlight on quantum software
Scientists from around the world have joined forces to highlight the critical role that quantum…
Study sheds light on social media and mental health
There is little evidence that the amount of time young people spend on social media is linked to…
New material could improve electronics
Edinburgh scientists have created a new type of material that could enable common electronic…
‘Celtic curse’ genetic disease hotspots revealed
People from the Outer Hebrides and north-west Ireland have the highest risk of developing a genetic…
New map reveals cancer mutation effects
Scientists have created a complete map showing how hundreds of possible mutations in a key cancer…
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