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Former astronaut touches down as space hub launched

10 April, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI

A former NASA astronaut has visited the University as it unveils a new hub to bring together…

Report spotlights a sinister side to dating apps

09 April, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research

Child sex offenders are using online dating sites at high rates and may be trying to gain access to…

Europe's largest AI chip cluster drives innovation

08 April, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI

The University, in partnership with Cerebras Systems, has started service on a powerful new…

Rugby tackle height change boosting player safety

08 April, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

Lowering the tackle height in men’s rugby has successfully reduced the rate of head collisions…

Edinburgh named the UK's leading AI city

04 April, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI

Scotland’s capital ranked among top AI-powered cities of the future, a new report finds.

Fish use sharks as shields to ambush prey, study reveals

27 March, 20252025 Research animal research

Scientists have revealed for the first time that some fish sneak up on their prey by hiding behind…

Early life factors drive obesity risk

26 March, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

Factors beyond a person’s control, such as socioeconomic status or maternal smoking, can influence…

New tech companies boosted by Edinburgh showcase

25 March, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI

A device that can tackle housing-related health issues and an app to slow the progression of…

New tool to boost cardiac arrest survival rates

25 March, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

Survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Scotland are expected to improve thanks to a…

Fresh satellite data reveals spectacular space discoveries

19 March, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research

New data from a satellite one million miles from Earth has helped UK scientists shed light on how…

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