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Wave-predicting robots could cut green energy costs

02 December, 20242024

Underwater robots that can predict waves in real-time could reduce the cost of producing offshore…

Shrinking portions drive fall in meat consumption

05 November, 20242024

Reduced portion sizes are the main driver of the decline in meat consumption in the UK, outpacing…

Cancer gene linked to Scottish island

24 October, 20242024

People with grandparents from a remote Scottish island are more likely than the rest of the UK…

Experts advise on sports concussion protocols

23 October, 20242024

Experts at Edinburgh have helped to revise national guidelines on how best to respond to cases of…

AI tool predicts risk of emergency hospital visits

23 October, 20242024

Experts have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to more accurately anticipate…

Gene-edited cells could halt MS progression

09 October, 20242024

Scientists have used gene-editing techniques to boost the repair of nerve cells damaged in multiple…

Drug trial studies oral cancer therapy for dogs

07 October, 20242024

A clinical trial is set to test a new treatment for an aggressive form of oral cancer that affects…

Remote UK regions at risk of genetic disease

04 October, 20242024

People from isolated parts of the UK could have variations in their genetic code that increase…

High costs slow the widespread use of heat pumps

03 October, 20242024

The high cost of installing heat pumps for home heating could slow down people widely adopting the…

Lockdown lessons can help build dancers’ resolve

18 September, 20242024

Lessons learned in the creative industries during lockdown can help dancers better handle…

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