Science

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 'Stand Up for Science' movement, which originated in the United States and has since gone global, aims to defend science as a pillar of democracy (Picture: Joe Klamar)

Why everyone in Scotland needs to think more like a scientist Gwilym Gibbons

The Center is designed for visitors of all ages

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Catherine Heymans, Scotland’s Astronomer Royal and Edinburgh University Professor of Astrophysics

What happens if you're sucked into a black hole? Ask Catherine Heymans

Scientists at Chemify’s first Chemifarm in Glasgow work on the discovery and synthesis of new molecules

Huge funding boost for chemistry firm could create up to 300 jobs

Antibiotic resistance is a real problem for science.

ASN pupils 'missing out on science lessons due to lack of supports'

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

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Professor Brian Cox brings his latest live show, Emergence, to Scotland.

Professor Brian Cox takes us on a 13.8 billion year journey

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

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The researchers found that the birds pass on their skills to future generations. Picture: Kazou Okanoya

Birds learn language like babies, Scots researchers say

Trans rights activists take part in a protest against the ban on puberty blockers in April 2024 in London

Why the puberty blockers trial on 'trans' children most be stopped Jenny Lindsay

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

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Laura Jess from NHS Lothian won healthcare scientist of the year in 2025.

Health Awards 2026: Nominations open for healthcare scientist of year

Christine Borland has died aged 60.

Tributes for 'pioneering' Scottish artist nominated for Turner Prize

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

National Rail develops song to optimise music discovery skills

The newly discovered planet, Beta Pictoris d, is at the centre of this image, taken using a powerful telescope in Chile. Picture: ESO

Scots astronomers help discover faint exoplanet in distant system

Dr Vladimir Blagoderov, Principal Curator of Invertebrates at National Museums Scotland examines a moth which will be digitised as part of the DiSSCo UK project. Pic: Neil Hanna.

More than 700,000 specimens of insects and plants to be digitised

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

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In 2000, Scotland was among the top five countries in Europe in maths, science and reading. Attainment has subsequently declined. (Picture: Ben Birchall)

Exclusive '20 years of radical change needed to improve Scottish schools'

Macari in action in 1977

Football great Lou Macari leads Scots named in King's Birthday honours

New research has revealed how a woman who lived with a lifelong physical impairment more than 1,500 years ago was supported, valued and buried with honour in early medieval Scotland

1,500‑year‑old woman challenges modern assumptions about disability

Sir Henry Raeburn's painting of geologist and leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, James Hutton (1726-1797)

Scottish Enlightenment genius whose values have stood the test of time Professor Colin Campbell

Henry Raeburn's portrait of James Hutton

Father of modern geology hailed on 300th anniversary of birth

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

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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.

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

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An illustration from A Manual of Elementary Geology, by Charles Lyell, 1852, showing ‘Hutton’s Unconformity’ at Siccar Point in the Scottish Borders

Why Hutton's 300th should be about celebrating creativity in science

It's quantum baby!

World Quantum Day 2026: What is it, why is it on April 14?

Founder James Patterson

Firm behind whisky matured in Loch Ness eye ocean ‘abyss’ experiment

Scottish space sector boost as Edinburgh avionics innovator expands

Currently, women make up 36 per cent of STEM graduates and only 28 per cent of the STEM workforce (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Cancer Research UK)

Why tackling gender problem in science is an economic imperative Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer

A digital reconstruction of the altar reveals the vibrant colours used by Roman artists. Picture: Dr Louisa Campbell

Groundbreaking research sheds new light on 'majestic' Roman monument

Alex Howarth of Edinburgh Science as scientist/explorer at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh. Image credit: Ian Georgeson.

Nicola Sturgeon to chair female scientists panel at science festival

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

The Torness Nuclear Power Station in East Lothian

SNP ministers told to scrap climate change plan over nuclear exclusion

Lisbon Lion Jim Craig has been made an OBE in the New Year Honours list. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Lisbon Lion and pop star among roll call of famous Scots honoured

Former Celtic player Jim Craig, specialist midwife Hilary Alba from Glasgow, and Lorna Dawson from the James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen.

The full list of Scots recognised in the New Year Honours 2026

New "deeply concerning" figures suggest less than 40 per cent of S4 pupils passed National 5 maths in 2025

Less than 40% of pupils passed National 5 maths, says think tank

Different dogs have different average lifespans.

Dog Lifespans 2025: How long 19 popular dog breeds live for on average

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

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
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Some dogs are brighter than others.

Dog Breed IQs 2025: The 20 most and least intelligent breeds of dog

The late Professor Peter Higgs has gifted his Nobel Prize medal to the university where he proposed a ground-breaking idea that would change scientists' understanding of the universe

Late physicist's Nobel medal given to university where he had key idea

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

St Giles Cathedral 12th Century burials excavated in 1981 by CEC Archaeology Service

First DNA evidence of Black Death in Edinburgh discovered on skeleton

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.

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

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

All breeds of dog can develop the habit.

Why is my dog eating poo? Expert explains science behind the habit

Four of Scotland's best inventions - according to Scotsman readers.

Best Scottish Inventions: Scotsman readers choose their top 13

Scots surgeon hails 'life changing' eye implant which restores sight

The Scotsman Life Science Conference 2024

Leading lights of life sciences sector to meet in Glasgow

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

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

An artist's impression of a Breugnathair elgolensis, a previously unknown species that lived around 167 million years ago

Fossil reveals species of Jurassic reptile which once roamed Scotland

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage during an appearance on LBC's Nick Ferrari at Breakfast show. PIC: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Scots Labour MP blasts Farage for 'causing pregnant women anxiety'

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries