Global climate change targets unlikely to be met, research suggests
Global targets to limit climate change are unlikely to be met due to delays in changing the way people use land, according to new research.
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Fire at University of St Andrews was accidental, say police
A major blaze in a science building at the University of St Andrews began accidentally, police believe.
Scotland ‘global leader’ in science and research, report indicates
Scotland is “punching above its weight” in the science and research sector, according to a new report.
New £20m drive to protect world’s oceans led by University of Strathclyde
A Scottish university is spearheading a £20 million programme aimed at tackling the current threats to the world’s oceans.
Periodic table to highlight scarcity of elements used in mobile phones
Chemical elements which make up everyday devices such as smartphones and TVs have been included in an “endangered list”.
Study explores potential of North Sea rocks to store renewable energy
Rocks in the seabed off the UK coast could act as stores for renewable energy on a large scale, a study suggests.
Air pollution exposure linked to increased risk of miscarriage, study finds
Pregnant women are at an increased risk of miscarrying if they are exposed to elevated levels of a type of air pollution, a study suggests.
Brits urged to eat more fibre after study shows lifesaving benefits
Very few of us are getting enough fibre and it could be harming our health, a major study has found.
Gamblers predicted Brexit before traders on referendum night, study finds
Punters beat financial markets by an hour when it came to correctly predicting Brexit on referendum night, creating a golden opportunity to cash in, a study found.
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.
Dundee life scientist working to eliminate disease knighted
An eminent life scientist has said he is “thrilled” to receive a knighthood.
US Air Force’s most powerful GPS satellite launched
SpaceX has launched the US Air Force’s most powerful GPS satellite ever built.
Doctors amazed after man coughs up blood clot of lung bronchial tree
A man who later died stunned doctors by coughing up a six-inch-wide blood clot from his lungs in the near-perfect shape of his right bronchial tree.
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.
Giant E.coli sculpture forms centrepiece of bacteria exhibition
A giant inflatable sculpture of E.coli has been installed in a museum as the showpiece of its new exhibition on bacteria.
North-east scientist awarded £1.5m research bonus
A north-east scientist has been awarded around £1.5 million in funding in a single week giving a “major boost” to research in the region.
New life for the science industry in Scotland
Scotland’s fast-growing life sciences industry has some big hurdles in its path but does not lack ambition.
Dinosaur expert hopes new technology will unearth ‘Elgin reptiles’
A leading expert on dinosaurs is hoping new technological advances will help solve the mystery of the “Elgin reptiles”.
Statins benefits inconclusive for non-heart conditions
Medicines commonly prescribed to cut people’s risk of having a heart attack may have limited use for treating other diseases, analysis of hundreds of scientific studies has suggested.
St Andrews University researchers believe they know why Earth is so wet
Scientists from St Andrews University believe they could have solved the long-standing mystery of why our planet is so wet.
Aberdeen researcher ‘washes her hands’ of overbearing publisher
An Aberdeen University researcher has resigned from a prestigious international journal after claiming she was put under pressure to produce “mediocre” work.
Golden eagle genome map could help bird’s conservation
Scientists have fully mapped out the genetic codes of the golden eagle in a development they believe will help efforts to protect and monitor the species.
Budding scientists to go hands-on as TechFest marks 25 years
People of all ages are expected to flock to events across Aberdeen this weekend as a major technology festival celebrates its silver anniversary.