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More than 8 million students and researchers in 189 countries trust Jenni AI to turn great ideas into great work, from finding and understanding sources to drafting and checking citations

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The Center is designed for visitors of all ages

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Prof. Jianhua Hao (right) and the research team fabricated ultra-thin heterostructure of 2D bismuth and indium selenide layers using pulsed laser deposition

Ad Feature Hong Kong university engineers breakthrough in microelectronics

Castrol commissioned the research as part of its 'data engineered' ethos for product development

Ad Feature Thrill of driving not about speed, says study

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions team members Cole and Runkun on the rooftop terrace wearing solar eclipse glasses.

See this week's solar eclipse from Camera Obscura

Lee Chapman, from Polbeth in West Lothian, has helped to make one of the largest and most complex astronomy instruments ever created.

West Lothian man aims for stars with work on huge astronomy project

The raw material is used in semiconductor chip etching and cleaning processes

Ad Feature Befar makes breakthrough in high-purity hydrogen fluoride production

National Rail also worked with DJ Pete Tong MBE for the launch

National Rail develops song to optimise music discovery skills

Research revealed that more than half of Gen Z rank illness or pain among their top aging concerns, higher than Boomers.

Ad Feature Gen Z worry more about aging than Boomers, study reveals

Back for the first time in seven years, Showstopper! The Kids Show takes kids’ ideas and turns them into marvellous, musical adventures from scratch, in
front of their very noses. If your children could create their very own dream musical – where
would they start? The audience decides where the story is set, what happens next and who the characters are, and for those who fancy it there are always plenty of opportunities to join in the fun. From their imaginations onto the stage – everything is made up on the spot, but grown-ups
take heed: they ONLY take suggestions from kids!
Showstopper! The Kids Show will be at the Pleasance Courtyard – Grand at 10:30am on
August 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30. For tickets go to www.edfringe.com

17 great Festival Fringe children's shows

The plan highlights five distinct features and centers on the comprehensive elevation of the city's eight qualities.

Ad Feature Binzhou unveils "15th five-year plan" blueprint

Dr Lai Ka-ying (left) made history by becoming the first Hong Kong astronaut to blast off into space aboard the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship.

Ad Feature Hong Kong’s first astronaut participates in spaceflight mission

Newel Health designs, develops, and operates digital medical devices in collaboration with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech partners.

Ad Feature Newel Health and Gerresheimer launch strategic collaboration

Ad Feature Get hands-on with the latest tech at ENU’s free exhibition in May

Professor Gillian Wright has been awarded the 2026 Tycho Brahe Medal.

Scientist who worked on James Webb Space Telescope wins top prize

Edinburgh Science Festival - the world's first public celebration of science and technology as a festival – returns from 4 to 19 April.

Science festival to return with line up of top speakers
Edinburgh Science Festival is set to return this weekend, with a line-up of top speakers from the world of politics and science.
Callum McCormack

Almost half of Brits are expected to 'miss out' on Valentine's Day completely this year

One in five Brits admit Valentine’s Day is always an anti-climax

Glasshouse horticulturists David Tricker and Marc Gilbert returning some of the plants to the Palm Houses. Picture: Julie Howden

Botanic Garden looks at scaling back glasshouse project as costs soar

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An Edinburgh company is helping to regrow forests with specially-made mushroom pellets. Picture: Rhizocore Technologies/PA Wire

How mushroom pellets made in Edinburgh are helping forests grow again

I’m a beauty editor and these are my top picks from 47 Skin including the best selling serum

I’m a beauty editor and these are my top picks from 47 Skin

November 23 is a day mathematicians and many others celebrate, in honour of Fibonacci and his namesake sequence and its connection to the Golden Ratio and the Golden Spiral.

Why do people celebrate Fibonacci Day every November 23?

Pricey but powerful - Genaura's next-gen serum has been a big hit with our beauty reviewer

Next-gen Smart Face Serum delivers impressive results in just 25 days

Hair Loving's products are helping women across the country

Hair Loving review: biotin and rosemary shampoo delivering fuller hair

Eat, track, and learn: How Lingo by Abbott is changing the way we think about food

How Lingo by Abbott is changing the way we think about food

Parapsychology covers a wide area of study, mostly relating to human experiences of unexplained phenomena

What is parapsychology - the real-life study of paranormal phenomena

The law was named in memory of Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old boy who tragically died in 2020 due to prolonged mould exposure in social housing.

Ad Feature Awaab's Law comes into force with warning of a "crisis of competence"
The introduction of Awaab’s Law marks a defining moment for housing safety in England, setting strict legal deadlines for landlords to investigate and fix serious mould and damp in social housing.
Richard Jenkins

The clocks going forward or backwards can interrupt sleep patterns, experts say

The impact the clocks changing has on you - what the science says

Cameron, 6, and Ailsa, 4, in front of a space shuttle at the Space Dome event at the Centre, Livingston.

Space Dome lands with science-themed activities

The humble mushroom could be the superfood you’ve never known you needed

Why mushrooms are hailed as the 'world's most powerful ingredient'

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

President Donald Trump has announced US doctors will soon be advised not to prescribe paracetamol-based pain relief to pregnant women over a disputed link to autism

What 5 scientists say about paracetamol and autism after Trump claims

A poll of 2,000 adults found 25 per cent are so confident in their deception abilities, they think people can rarely tell when they aren’t being honest

More than a third of Brits reckon they have an ace 'poker face'

Children from a Busy Bees nursery expanding their curiosity as the UK's leading childcare provider reveals the top 40 most asked questions from pre-schoolers

40 curious questions toddlers ask their parents every day

It comes as 44 per cent wished they had more varied career options to better understand the job opportunities available

Over half of adults work in jobs they never imagined they'd do as kids

A total 'blood moon' lunar eclipse as seen from Glastonbury in 2015

Total 'blood moon' eclipse due this weekend - how to see it

More than 1,000 pupils in Florida, Philadelphia, Arizona, Oklahoma, Indiana, Texas and Connecticut. Educators say it is proving a powerful way to spark curiosity in science whilst keeping children entertained

Ad Feature Children’s book Making Science Magical reaches #1 on Amazon in US & UK

47 Skin's formula is transforming people's skin - and lives

The breakthrough ingredient transforming blemish-prone skin care

A composite photo of 15 Perseid meteors seen over the US back in 2018

Your best chance to see the Perseid meteor shower in 2025 almost here

A sturgeon super moon sets in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2023

How to see 'stunning' Sturgeon Moon as it rises over UK this weekend

Dr Clara Doran has transformed her own journey into a breakthrough in brain health care

From GP to brain health champion: doctor turns burnout into business

The new outdoor classroom ‘The Clean Planet Tent’ will enable another 1,000 students to be educated every year.

Ad Feature Clean Planet & Wakehurst open outdoor classroom at Kew’s wild gardens

Science in Sport partners with Sir Chris Hoy's Tour De 4

The Hestia Smart Telescope turns your smartphone into a powerful stargazing tool using clever optics and an interactive sky map app.

Hestia Smart Telescope now £99 – the family stargazing gadget to try

The supplements came after twenty years of stem-cell research and advanced AI compound analyses

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These are before and after images of Jamie, another 47 Skin user

47 Skin: The UK skincare brand that actually works

Big Zuu, known for his iconic smile, has teamed up with Hampton by Hilton and researchers at Goldsmiths, University of London to scientifically prove how friendly service transforms an ordinary hotel stay into an exceptional one

Why service with a smile is the ultimate travel upgrade

British Scientist Dame Dr Maggie Aderin at the National Space Centre

UK children are picking AI and social media over traditional job roles

Most empowering women of 2025 - and the messages that made them stand out

The top 20 most empowering women of 2025 revealed

Staff working in Alter Tech's Livingston plant

West Lothian tech companies are helping to explore the surface of Mars

It premiers Monday 5th May at 10 PM

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DIRTEA's award-winning mushroom coffee

Ditch the jitters – coffee alternative gives focus without the crash

Heulwen Peters (LEFT) Louise Beamish (RIGHT)

Acoustics study vital in managing health impacts of noise

Dr Clara Doran has turned the personal challenges we into a business opportunity

How a doctor turned brain fog into a business with a simple supplement

A man who was given a novelty £4.99 cheese making kit as a Christmas present has just built a cheese factory in his back garden after turning it into a business.

I got a £4.99 cheesemaking kit. Now I run a boutique cheese studio

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