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Climate impact of dogs’ dinner revealed
08 January, 20262026 Climate and Environmental Crisis Research
Dogs fed on premium, meat-rich pet food can have a bigger dietary carbon pawprint than their owners…
Cardiac gene therapy trial treats first patient
07 January, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research
A Scottish patient has become the first person in the world to receive a pioneering therapy aimed…
Horned dinosaurs roamed prehistoric Europe, study shows
07 January, 20262026 Research
Edinburgh scientists have helped solve a long-standing puzzle about the history of horned dinosaurs…
Feline expert celebrated in New Year Honours
05 January, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research
A member of the University community has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026.
Roots of medieval migration into England uncovered
05 January, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research
Migration into England was continuous from the Romans through to the Normans and men and women…
Shrinking AI memory boosts accuracy
22 December, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research
Researchers have developed a new way to compress the memory used by AI models to increase their…
Rise in young people using mental health services
11 December, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research
One in five young people in the UK now access specialist mental health care by age 18 – a four-fold…
Scans detect early prostate radiotherapy changes
11 December, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research
Daily scans taken during prostate cancer radiotherapy could be repurposed to guide changes to…
Peatland viruses play active role in ecosystem health
10 December, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis Research
Viruses found in peatlands could play a more important role in carbon storage than previously…
Divorce can cast a shadow on finances, a study finds
03 December, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research
People who overlook long-term financial planning during a divorce can face years of financial…
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