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Rise in young people using mental health services

11 December, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

One in five young people in the UK now access specialist mental health care by age 18 – a four-fold…

Scans detect early prostate radiotherapy changes

11 December, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

Daily scans taken during prostate cancer radiotherapy could be repurposed to guide changes to…

Peatland viruses play active role in ecosystem health

10 December, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis Research

Viruses found in peatlands could play a more important role in carbon storage than previously…

Divorce can cast a shadow on finances, a study finds

03 December, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research

People who overlook long-term financial planning during a divorce can face years of financial…

Volunteers wanted to prepare Gaelic for the AI age

02 December, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research

Scottish Gaelic-speaking volunteers are being sought to help with an ambitious scheme to ensure the…

Axolotl lab to support human health research

01 December, 20252025 animal research Future of Health and Care Research

A new research facility dedicated to axolotls – remarkable creatures known for their ability to…

Covid lockdown linked to child development issues

25 November, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

Lockdown and social distancing measures during the Covid-19 pandemic were associated with increased…

University receives national honour for fire safety team

25 November, 20252025 Research

The University of Edinburgh has been awarded one of the UK’s highest honours for the pioneering and…

Study finds gene linked with risk of delirium

25 November, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

A major genetic risk factor for delirium has been identified in a landmark study that analysed the…

AI tools forecast aftershock risk in seconds

25 November, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research

Earthquake forecasting tools powered by AI can forecast the risk of aftershocks seconds after the…

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