VIDEO: Take a look at how a proposed spaceport in the Highlands could look
A virtual walk-through of how a proposed spaceport in Sutherland could look has been published by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
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Overweight women can lower breast cancer risk by shedding pounds – study
Overweight women can lower their heightened risk of breast cancer by losing weight during middle age, research has found.
International test reveals maths and science performance is slipping among Scottish teenagers
Scotland’s teenagers have recorded their lowest ever score in maths and science in an influential test that provides an international comparison of academic performance.
Dog years are a myth and puppies are middle-aged, scientists claim
The idea that dogs age seven years for every one human year is a myth, scientists have claimed.
Scottish Government must do more to get rural pupils studying Stem subjects
Children in rural schools must be given the chance to learn scientific subjects, a new Holyrood report has said.
Tetraplegic man walks using mind-controlled exoskeleton
A tetraplegic man in France has been able to walk while wearing an exoskeleton controlled by his brain signals.
Lindsay Razaq: Let sleeping monsters lie – why I for one never want to know the ‘truth’ about Nessie
“Nessie ‘relative’ spotted in Kenya”, read the headline.
TechFest 2019 inspires young minds
TechFest 2019 is running a programme of wonderfully wacky workshops for children aged three-12.
New Aberdeen science centre is looking for chief executive to lead its future
A north-east science centre is looking for a new chief executive to prepare the facility for lift-off in the future.
One Loch Ness monster theory remains plausible, scientist says
Scientists who have completed a DNA investigation of the waters of Loch Ness have said that one theory about its fabled monster “remains plausible”.
Scientists reveal there may be life on the Moon – and admit they sent it there accidentally
Scientists have revealed they may have accidentally colonised the Moon with scores of “virtually indestructible” micro-monsters.
Student who ‘never saw himself as academic’ has idea on supersonic jet engines published in scientific journal
A student from Stornoway who "never saw himself as academic" has developed an engine concept for supersonic jets - and had his idea published in a prestigious scientific journal.
Successful STEM learning in Moray leads to nationwide roll out
A scheme aimed at improving education in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) has been so successful in Moray that it is being adopted nationwide.
New £4.5m life sciences building opened at Inverness Campus
A robot gave a helping hand at the opening of a new £4.5million life sciences building at Inverness Campus yesterday.
DNA find helps explain breathing problems in dogs
A DNA mutation linked to breathing problems in popular dog breeds has been discovered by scientists.
Matt Bellamy delights Muse fans with black hole tweet
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy used the news of the first photo of a black hole to make reference to one of the band’s most famous songs.
Matt Bellamy delights Muse fans with black hole tweet
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy used the news of the first photo of a black hole to make reference to one of the band’s most famous songs.
From X-Men to Brexit: How did Twitter react to the first image of a black hole?
The first ever picture of a black hole predictably prompted hilarity on social media.
Aberdeen scientist’s drink invention ‘could prevent diabetes’
An Aberdeen scientist has invented a health drink which could be used to prevent people from developing diabetes.
Live human body dissection comes to Moray
A science demonstration not for the faint of heart will take place in Moray, as students witness the dissection of an uncannily realistic fake body.
Life partners often unwittingly chosen with similar health risks, study reveals
People unwittingly tend to choose a partner who is likely to have a similar life expectancy, according to new research.
Professor Ewan Gillon: Forget New Year’s Resolutions for 2019 – try new month’s resolutions instead
Let’s be honest: every year, many of us take a moment to reflect on the past year and set goals for the coming year.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it twa rowies stuck thegither?
View from the midden – rural affairs with MTV (Meikle Wartle Television) presenter Jock Alexander.
Sir David Attenborough’s top cameraman brings tour to north-east
A wildlife cameraman whose skills behind the lens have been called the most special in the world by Sir David Attenborough will visit Aberdeen to inspire audiences with tales of filming the world’s most awe-inspiring animals.
North-east pupils carry out science experiments
More than 70 pupils from across the north-east have been using their maths skills to tackle challenges in the oil and gas industry as part of Techfest’s ‘Maths in the Pipeline’ programme.
Stem cell trial offers hope over osteoarthritis treatment
A new stem cell technique could reduce the need for surgery among osteoarthritis patients, scientists believe.
Unbearably exciting polar talk coming to Aberdeen
An internationally renowned polar bear expert will speak to an Aberdeen audience next week about the first time he came face to face with the fearsome, endangered predators.
Aberdeen University medical chief remains positive despite departure of 16 academics from vital research unit
The head of a north-east university's medical school has admitted he is "disappointed" to lose a team of highly-sought after researchers.
Fears raised after ‘exodus’ of vital researchers from Aberdeen University
Dozens of academics from a vital medical research unit have been poached from a north-east university, sparking fears about its reputation.
Severe peanut allergy could be beaten by building up tolerance, study claims
Peanut allergy sufferers have been given new hope following the results of a landmark study.
African crabs, plants and mud could be sources of cancer drugs, Aberdeen researchers say
African crabs, plants and mud could be the basis of the next generation of cancer drugs and antibiotics, Aberdeen University researchers say.
Aberdeen Science Centre will close its doors for a week
Redevelopment work will begin at the Aberdeen Science Centre soon.