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A system has been developed that enables large language models to process information up to ten times faster than current AI systems, according to new research.

Scotland’s research and engineering community continues to deliver work with real global relevance—from net zero and offshore innovation to digital systems, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and the wider applied sciences. For students and early-career researchers, one of the most effective ways to accelerate development is to engage with credible international forums that strengthen research communication skills, expand professional networks, and provide interdisciplinary feedback.

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) has awarded its David Henderson Inspiring Journey grant to Cadet Mohd Emaad Khan, from the Indian Maritime University in Kolkata. His expedition across Uzbekistan’s Aral Sea basin will uncover the lessons marine professionals can learn from one of the world’s most catastrophic ecological collapses.

Maisie, a Year 3 pupil at Everdons Primary School in Wokingham, has recently achieved a significant feat by winning a Silver medal at the Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal for her innovative invention which aims to encourage recycling and has been turned into a prototype.

In defence and security, knowing what is approaching matters just as much as responding to it. Airborne Early Warning (AEW) systems play a key role in extending this awareness by detecting and tracking inbound threats from aircraft and missiles. In missile defence, the earliest possible identification of a target and its trajectory is critical.

The University of Edinburgh has been awarded one of the UK’s highest honours for the pioneering and influential work of researchers who played a key role in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

Reviving our Ageing Infrastructure report by the National Engineering Policy Centre calls on government and asset-owners to prioritise the maintenance and renewal of existing assets.

Reaching space by overcoming gravity with the brute force of a rocket launch is no easy feat – but after 10 years of hard work in the north of Scotland, engineers at Orbex felt they were getting close.

Sophia, a P3 pupil at Gargieston Primary School in Kilmarnock, has recently achieved a significant feat by winning a Bronze medal at the Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal for her innovative turned into a prototype which aims to assist individuals with learning difficulties, such as ADHD or autism, in maintaining concentration during schoolwork.

The new strategy sets out a refreshed approach for the system that recognises and protects some of Scotland’s most culturally significant historic sites and places, from ancient stone circles to modern skate parks.

The inaugural World CCUS Conference in Bergen, Norway, marked a significant milestone for the field of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS).

Scientists from Heriot-Watt and the University of South Africa have developed a method to convert hazardous acid mine drainage into a valuable resource for drinking water treatment, offering hope for communities living near polluted mining areas.

Acid mine drainage (AMD), a toxic byproduct of mining, is notorious for contaminating rivers and groundwater with high concentrations of metals such as iron, aluminium, and manganese.