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Could antibiotics stop working? Yes – but the biggest danger isn’t prescription-happy GPs

To prevent a catastrophic failure of the drugs modern medicine relies on, look to animal farming in middle-income countries, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Copying ants could improve grip of robots, research suggests

A prototype ‘hairy gripper’ based on the mouths of ants has already been developed and tested.

Evening Standard

Ten lockdown lessons to learn for next time

Five years since Boris Johnson ordered the UK to stay home, steps to prepare for the next national emergency are clearer

The Guardian - UK

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First trees planted on hillsides as Scottish university's climate project takes root

WORK has begun on a climate change and local habitat project spearheaded by the University of Edinburgh.

The National (Scotland)

University of Edinburgh warns of staff cuts as it faces £140m financial deficit

Vice-chancellor says large-scale savings are needed but union says university should instead use its wealth

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh University ordered to pay £1.1m to sacked academic for 'unfair dismissal'

The University of Edinburgh has been ordered to award more than £1m to a professor after an employment tribunal found she was unfairly dismissed ...

The National (Scotland)

20 years of satellite data reveal 'staggering' levels of glaciers melting, sea levels rising

Over the past two decades, glaciers worldwide have lost 273 billion tonnes of ice to a warming world, driving sea levels to rise at an accelerated pace, according to a decades-long comprehensive analysis.

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From menstrual tracking to mental health: how a uni-based initiative is helping young women excel in rugby

With the Women’s Rugby World Cup on the horizon, support for up-and-coming players has never been stronger – here’s how Vodafone’s EmpowHER programme is encouraging young stars to follow their dreams

The Guardian - UK

Red squirrels' low genetic diversity poses disease vulnerability, experts warn

WORRYINGLY low levels of genetic diversity make Scotland’s red squirrels especially vulnerable to disease, a study has shown ...

The National (Scotland)

Lack of genetic diversity among red squirrels poses disease threat, study finds

Genetic diversity is important for species’ survival as it helps them adapt to environmental changes.

Evening Standard

Trump’s pick for health secretary has many dangerous views – but some good ideas, too

RFK Jr’s proposal to remove fluoride from tap water is a matter for debate. But his plan to improve school lunches is laudable, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Leading Scottish university does not have asbestos register, research finds

A LEADING Scottish university has been found to not have a working asbestos register, according to fresh research.

The National (Scotland)

Disappointing lack of acknowledgement of Scottish expertise in UK’s AI action plan

ARTIFICIAL intelligence is never far from the headlines, from the development of new diagnostic tools saving lives across the NHS to how artists…

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP challenges UK minister on Edinburgh supercomputer U-turn

AN SNP MP has challenged a UK Government minister on Labour’s U-turn on Edinburgh University's supercomputer technology – after they axed the…

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Global study on depression identifies new genetic risk factors

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh and King’s College London believe the findings offer new insight into the condition.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn calls out Keir Starmer for AI tweet after supercomputer 'betrayal'

STEPHEN Flynn has called out Keir Starmer for a tweet he made about his commitment to AI – despite Labour’s U-turn on funding for a…

The Independent UK

‘Significant increase’ in women seeking abortions who use natural contraceptive methods, study suggests

Researchers have found women in the UK have moved away from ‘more reliable’ hormonal contraceptives such as the pill, to ‘fertility awareness-based methods’

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Edinburgh University responds to Labour supercomputer U-turn after snub

THE University of Edinburgh has issued a statement after Labour blocked funding for a new supercomputer, only to U-turn ...

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The Conversation

How ancient flying reptiles ruled the skies – new research

Scientists have long puzzled over how pterosaurs became the first vertebrates to master flight. Some pterosaur species, such as the Quetzalcoatlus were the largest known animals to ever take to the skies, with wingspans of over ten meters (on par with military aircraft like the Spitfire). My team’s new study…

The Independent UK

Vapes four times more profitable than tobacco to convenience stores – study

The figure comes amid a nine-fold increase in sales of the devices over three years, according to a study.

The National (Scotland)

Groundbreaking sharks and skates study begins in Scottish waters

A GROUNDBREAKING new project to study sharks and skates will be conducted in Scottish waters after funding was secured...

Evening Standard

Large ‘tail vanes’ enabled pterosaurs to take to the air, scientists announce

A team led by palaeontologists at the University of Edinburgh used new laser technology to study the tail vane on a 150-million-year-old fossil.

The Independent UK

Researchers finally solve the mystery of the flying dinosaurs

Pterosaurs – commonly known as pterodactyls – lived some 225 million years ago

The Guardian - UK

Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025

Will there be another pandemic, how will the world deal with social media, and is any alcohol good for you, asks Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

Evening Standard

New blood test can spot breast cancer at earliest stages, say scientists

Researchers said the fast and non-invasive technique could pave the way for a screening test for multiple forms of cancer.

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