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A collaborative robot – or ‘cobot’ – capable of crafting cappuccinos, flat whites and lattes has been introduced at the University of Strathclyde. The pioneering project links the University’s Catering team, the Robotics & Autonomous Systems Research Group, and local coffee partners Matthew Algie.

As part of the exclusive tours, visitors will get access to usually hidden areas of Stirling Castle

The UK’s North Sea debate often swings between absolutes—“expand” vs “shut it down.” A better lens is substitution. The question is not whether the UK will use gas during the transition (it will), but whether the molecules it uses arrive via low-emission supply chains—or via the highest-emission paths on the planet. Recent modelling suggests the UK can raise commercially recoverable reserves by roughly half and remain inside stringent climate pathways—if that extra output displaces higher-emission imports and keeps cutting its own operational footprint

A new report by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) warns that skills shortages threaten to hold back the transition to a circular economy.

Cosmic dust – the tiny particles that help form stars, planets and the chemical building blocks of life – might be much spongier and fluffier than long assumed, according to an international group of scientists.

HES carried out high-level masonry inspections at the Castle of Old Wick yesterday, Wednesday 8 October. The inspections provided a detailed condition assessment, and minor repairs were carried out.

Heriot-Watt University researchers have developed a new method to extract high-quality protein from rapeseed waste using environmentally friendly solvents, potentially offering a sustainable solution to the world's growing protein demands.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is inviting people across Scotland to help shape the future of some of the nation’s most important historic places and collections through a new public consultation

The EU is to introduce the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 2027, as a way to prevent companies from evading climate regulations by relocating production to countries with less stringent standards. CBAM is set to cover iron and steel, cement, hydrogen and fertilisers. UK business leaders will need to start building a carbon strategy to ensure compliance and remain competitive, writes Lili Strege, Carbon Analyst at CFP Energy.

The Tall Ship Glenlee is thrilled to announce that it has been recognised as the winner of a prestigious tourism award.

The University of Dundee continues to lead the way for the future of Scottish business after scooping top prizes at the country’s flagship entrepreneurial awards.

Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have developed a groundbreaking method for assembling ultra-small, light-controlling devices, paving the way for scalable manufacturing of advanced optical systems used in quantum technologies, telecoms and sensing.