STEM subjects suffering due to lack of staff, MSPs told
Schools “don’t have enough bodies on the ground” to teach science, maths, engineering and technology (Stem) subjects effectively to younger children, teachers have told MSPs.
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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.
Tiny dinosaurs had bat-like wings, research shows
The fossil of a newly discovered species is further evidence of the existence of tiny dinosaurs with bat-like wings, scientists have said.
Scientists reveal physics behind smooth chocolate
The physics behind what makes chocolate so smooth has been revealed by researchers studying a 140-year-old mixing technique.
Strange Chimera crab sheds new light on crustacean evolution
A mixed-up crab from the dinosaur era has perplexed scientists with its bizarre collection of species features.
MSPs to examine impact of Stem teaching in early years education
The importance of teaching science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) to young children is to be explored by MSPs.
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.
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.
Out of this world experiences on offer at Edinburgh Science Festival
Edinburgh Science Festival opens on Saturday with a programme inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing.
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.
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.