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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,…
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…
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…
Devolved governments seen to favour some regions
01 July, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research
People in Scotland and Wales often view governments as favouring wealthier, urban and central areas…
Strong torso muscles linked to lower heart attack risk
30 June, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research
People with strong muscles in their chest and back are less likely to have heart attacks, according…
Rare ageing disorder links ‘biological clock’ to disease
30 June, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research
Scientists have discovered a rare genetic condition which causes people to age at a much faster…
UK’s £750m supercomputer milestone as turf cut
25 June, 20262026 Climate and Environmental Crisis Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research
Construction on the site of the UK’s most powerful computer has begun, which experts are hailing as…
Protein linked to severe COVID and lung disease
24 June, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research
A genetic difference carried by nearly one in three people may increase the risk of severe COVID-19…
Algae microbots take aim at bladder cancer
22 June, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research animal research
Tiny algae-based robots guided by magnets could improve bladder cancer treatment by boosting…
Leading lights celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours
15 June, 20262026 Research
Change-makers from the University community have been celebrated in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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