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Battalion Advanced Technology, a UK company specialising in next-generation materials for dual-use applications, will provide up to £750,000 per year for each project.

Ad Feature Scientists race to create materials tough enough for hypersonic flight

New Chair appointed at leading Scottish housing organisation

The main reason for introducing new routines before the turn of the year was in the hope it would help them to settle into healthy habits

An expert says you should ‘soft-launch’ New Year’s resolutions early

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar spoke at the memorial celebration for Professor Emeritus Sir Geoff Palmer, held at the historic St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Hundreds celebrate the life and legacy of Sir Geoff Palmer

One in six believe flames kill off bacteria

The barbecuing myth that ‘dirt adds flavour’ is dangerous health risk

Proton Drive

Criminals need just 20 images of your child to produce a deep fake version of th...

76% of parents are worried about their children being glued to devices

Over 1 in 10 Scots admit to spending over 9 hours per day on devices

Toys, games and puzzles for perfect presents at Aldi this week

Kids' stocking fillers with toys, books and puzzles on Specialbuys

Professor Paterson's article is available to read on the Policy@Manchester website

Drive to make UK a ‘clean energy’ superpower poses policy and political challeng...

Finance Secretary Shona Robison

UK cuts are hurting Scots - Angus Robertson

Caroline Hiscox will take up the position later this year.

New chief takes the helm at NHS Lothian

Killer Books

Professor David Wilson and Marcel Theroux’s ‘Killer Books’ Coming to Scotland

Robots get a 'living skin' makeover thanks to researchers in Japan. Photo by 2024 Takeuchi et al. CC-BY-ND /

Robots get ‘skin’ and ‘smiles’ in horrifying makeover

National World

GOSH Charity funds University of Edinburgh research into treatment for childhood...

The late Professor Peter Higgs poses for photographs in front of a statue of James Watt, after receiving an honorary degree from Heriot-Watt University in 2012 (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

The truly gifted Peter Higgs - Angus Robertson

Nobel Prize-winning scientist Professor Peter Higgs speaks to the media at a press conference in Edinburgh after being awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics.

Edinburgh Nobel Prize-winning professor Peter Higgs dies aged 94
Trubutes paid from around the world
Laura Paterson

American professor Michelle Francl has claimed that we should be putting salt into our tea.

American professor claims a pinch of SALT makes the perfect cup of tea

Convention Edinburgh is aiming to form a network of ambassadors championing the city as a world-renowned destination for academia and events. Picture: Malcolm Cochrane.

Edinburgh’s convention bureau debuting Ambassador Programme to showcase city

Professor Jim Skea

Scots scientist to head UN climate science panel - Angus Robertson

Students at Edinburgh's Heriot-Watt University holding white boards in support of the White Ribbon campaign. Photo: Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt named Scotland's first 'White Ribbon' university

A stock picture of a doctor

Parkinsons - thousands could develop disease due to common chemical

Miriam Margolyes has shared an update on her health following surgery

Breaking Harry Potter star rushed to hospital with infection

MasterChef’s John Torode is set to be honoured at Buckingham Palace on Thursday - Credit: Getty Images

Honours given out at Buckingham Palace today - including John Torode

‘Die Hard’ actor Clarence Gilyard Jr died

‘Die Hard’ actor Clarence Gilyard Jr died

Adults with a ‘very laid-back attitude’ to money could cost them £1,631.16 per y...

Elsie Inglis will be the first woman commemorated with a statue on the Royal Mile if the planning memorial goes ahead.

Elsie Inglis statue campaign revived after vow to keep royal sculptor in place

The clocks will go back in the UK at the end of the month.

How putting clocks back could cost £400 extra on energy bills
Households could be spending £400 extra per year (or £1.20 per day) on their electricity bills by putting their clocks back in autumn, a new study suggests.
Jimmy Johnson

Professor T new series: release date, trailer, full cast list

Huge changes planned for supermarket self-service tills to prevent thefts

Heriot-Watt says Professor Medero is renowned globally for developing the K-Briq, which is made from 90 per cent construction and demolition waste. Picture: contributed.

Heriot-Watt speeds up efforts to support entrepreneurs of future with key hire

Vraska the steller's sea eagle cooling down in her bath with keeper Johanna McQuade at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park, near Stirling, on the hottest day of the year. (Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

What is causing the UK heatwave?

Professor Sarah Skerratt becomes chief executive of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) in September. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Royal Society of Edinburgh names new chief executive

The fire at Grenfell Tower in west London claimed 72 lives in 2017. Picture: David Mirzoeff/PA Wire.

Vigil for Grenfell victims to be held today

Ncuti Gatwa, left, and Sam Heughan, right, are to be honoured at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Heughan and Gatwa to be honoured at Conservatoire

Many Scottish families have fallen into school meals debt
Pic: Getty

Struggling Scottish families owe more than £1m in school meals debt

A new generation of smart robots could have human-like sensitivity
Pic: Glasgow University

E-skin developed for robotic hands by team of Glasgow experts

A revolutionary new prostate treatment is being rolled out across the UK

A satellite image of space debris.

Space: Legal protection needed to protect the heavens from rising debris levels

Year 11 students, wearing face coverings, take part in a GCSE maths class at Park Lane Academy in Halifax, northwest England on March 8, 2021 as schools reopen following the easing of lockdown restrictions. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Only 17% of people can pass ‘world’s shortest’ three-question IQ test

Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka will receive the Edinburgh Medal in recognition of her work in East Africa.

East African conservationist to receive prestigious Edinburgh Medal

Professor Kenneth Muir said "more is needed" from the education system in Scotland ahead of the scrapping of the SQA in 2024.

‘SQA needs to deliver and change’, says independent adviser

Scotland’s record Covid infection levels and the increasing numbers of people in hospital with the virus are being “scrutinised intensely”, the country’s chief medical officer has said.

Rising Covid cases in Scotland are being ‘intensely monitored’

An Edinburgh scientist has been involved in publishing data that will help astronomers better understand what they see in space, and model how new stars and planets form.

Edinburgh scientist helps determine how planets form

Jools Holland (left) and founder of Prostate Cancer UK, Professor Jonathan Waxman.

Jools Holland speaks about prostate cancer diagnosis to aid charity

Pups have been falling seriously ill with sickness and diarrhoea after going on walks (Photo: Shuttersrtock)

Mystery illness plaguing UK dogs thought to be a coronavirus

Professor Marc Dweck, chair of clinical cardiology at Edinburgh University. Picture: John Angerson

Trial of heart scanning technology could lead to life-saving treatments

Professor Roy Gardner from Linlithgow, a Consultant Cardiologist at NHS Golden Jubilee in Clydebank,

Linlithgow cardiologist named chairman of leading UK heart failure society

Covid Scotland: 10 day isolation period is 'cautious', says Linda Bauld ahead of Nicola Sturgeon update

10 day isolation period in Scotland is 'cautious' approach says Prof Linda Bauld

Health secretary Humza Yousaf and national clinical director Jason Leitch appealed to people to ‘squeeze’ in their booster on Christmas Eve as Omicron cases spread.

'Squeeze in vaccine on Christmas Eve', says Jason Leitch

Hospitality firms had 'geared up for a huge December' but now face a less-than-cheery festive season (file image). Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images.

Scots hospitality heats up calls for more support as festive trading cools

Locations are likely to be closed due to the Omicron variant before Christmas, Scotland’s national clinical director has said.

Locations likely to be closed due to the Omicron variant - Leitch

Dame Sarah Gilbert urged governments to approach the Omicron variant with caution (image: Getty Images)

Covid vaccine inventor warns next virus pandemic after Covid ‘could be more leth...

Celtic Renewables recently opened Scotland's first biorefinery at Caledon Green in Grangemouth. Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh-based biotech firm Celtic Renewables smashes fundraising target

The new plaque celebrating the work of leading physiologist Professor Mary Pickford (Neil Hanna Photography)

Psychologist becomes first woman to have celebratory plaque erected in Edinburgh

Picture: Getty Images

Positive results from trial of Livingston-made vaccine, dropped by UK Government