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Scientists at the University of Glasgow have harnessed a powerful supercomputer, normally used by astronomers and physicists to study the universe, to develop a new machine learning model which can help translate the language of proteins

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A Scottish neurotechnology expert has played a central role in the development of a pioneering bionic eye implant that has enabled blind patients to regain partial vision for the first time.

Rocks formed by ancient volcanoes found across the UK could safely store millions of tonnes of CO2 by turning it into stone, according to new research.

A new form of 3D-printed twisting metamaterial which can mitigate the effects of impact could lead to improved crash protection for vehicles in the years ahead.

A new government strategy will help safeguard critical energy infrastructure and protect consumers and businesses from costly disruption.

In a global first, Heriot-Watt University has unveiled a groundbreaking new online course dedicated to tackling the excess of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the Earth’s atmosphere, one of the root causes of climate change.

The late Professor Peter Higgs has gifted his Nobel Prize to the University of Edinburgh, where he first proposed an idea that would transform our understanding of the universe.

A "robust, reliable and highly-sensitive" tool that quickly and reliably identifies rogue ingredients, even in processed and cooked foods, has been developed by University of Aberdeen scientists.

Engineers Ireland celebrated Ireland’s accession as an Associate Member State of CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, marking a historic milestone for Irish science and engineering

Heriot-Watt University scientists have significantly advanced a laser technology to precisely manipulate the spectrum of light.Their approach could be an important new tool for astronomy, where lasers are used to measure the wavelength of light from distant stars.

The Energy Institute published its Country Transition Tracker, outlining the progress being made from country to country toward the targets of the Paris Agreement.​ The tracker draws on data from the Statistical Review of World Energy 2025.