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Sophisticated new chemical analysis of gases trapped in rocks for millions of years has cast new light on the origin of the gold deposits beneath Scotland and Ireland.

The finding, made by team of scientists led by Professor Fin Stuart from the University of Glasgow, could help pinpoint the location of buried deposits of the treasured metal in the future.

UNIVERSALLY known in Glasgow as The Tall Ship Glenlee, its distinctive masts are a familiar and much-loved sight, reminding people of the time when the River Clyde was bustling with traffic on its water.

Now, this week, for the first time in 30 years, the floating museum’s famous masts are being removed for essential conservation work.

Two of her three masts will travel south of the border, bound for a specialist workshop in Maldon, Essex.

The UK space industry now has its first complete estimate of how much greenhouse gas emissions it produces, thanks to new research led by Dr Andrew Wilson from Glasgow Caledonian University.

The study gives the most detailed picture so far of the industry’s environmental impact and explains how it can help the UK reach its net-zero target by 2050.

In 2026, the Royal Aeronautical Society celebrates 160 years of advancing global aerospace knowledge, fostering professional excellence, and shaping the future of flight.

Adopting digital twin technology to manage the power consumption of idle devices could save organisations thousands of pounds a year and help reduce their carbon footprint, new research suggests.

Engineers from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering have developed a prototype of a digital tool which can monitor and manage ‘phantom load’ - the electricity consumed by devices like computers or office equipment when they are plugged into mains power but are not in active use.

HES is urging people across Scotland to have their say on the future of its historically significant properties and collections, which they manage on behalf of the people of Scotland.

Can photography and AI illuminate concrete inspection?

Concrete may symbolise strength, but it does not last forever. In the UK, the majority of our infrastructure was built during the post-war construction boom of the 1960s and 70s, including bridges, tunnels and public buildings, and much of it is now ageing out of its intended service life, raising urgent questions about safety and maintenance.

“Hello World!”: Scottish students startup summit aims to ignite the next generation of games and tech entrepreneurs

Best wishes to all for a happy and healthy 2026!

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have harnessed a powerful supercomputer, normally used by astronomers and physicists to study the universe, to develop a new machine learning model which can help translate the language of proteins

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A Scottish neurotechnology expert has played a central role in the development of a pioneering bionic eye implant that has enabled blind patients to regain partial vision for the first time.