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Mass killing uncovered at ancient burial site

23 February, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research

An Iron Age burial site has revealed evidence of an unusual mass killing event of women and…

Breadcrumbs lead to fossil free production of everyday goods

20 February, 20262026 Climate and Environmental Crisis Research

The humble breadcrumb could hold the key to cutting out fossil fuels from one of the chemical…

Series puts future of higher education in focus

17 February, 20262026

Student journalists and the University’s Principal have taken part in the first episode of a series…

Protective swelling could repair MS nerve damage

13 February, 20262026 animal research Future of Health and Care Research

Scientists have uncovered a process by which nerve cells damaged in multiple sclerosis could…

Global network puts spotlight on quantum software

10 February, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI

Scientists from around the world have joined forces to highlight the critical role that quantum…

Study sheds light on social media and mental health

10 February, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

There is little evidence that the amount of time young people spend on social media is linked to…

New material could improve electronics

05 February, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research

Edinburgh scientists have created a new type of material that could enable common electronic…

‘Celtic curse’ genetic disease hotspots revealed

03 February, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

People from the Outer Hebrides and north-west Ireland have the highest risk of developing a genetic…

New map reveals cancer mutation effects

02 February, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

Scientists have created a complete map showing how hundreds of possible mutations in a key cancer…

Maths experts join prestigious new academy

29 January, 20262026 Research

Six Edinburgh academics have been recognised for their mathematics expertise by a prestigious new…