The University of Edinburgh’s new bright idea
It is always good to see our University at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation. After major breakthroughs like the first successful cloning of a mammal (Dolly the sheep)…
The current realities and future of the urban agriculture scene
This is an urban world: over half of the globe’s entire population lives in cities. But while these metropolises are neatly compacted into dense cities, feeding these bustling busybodies demands…
Alan Turing Institute opens to promote data science
Data science is a tricky field to define. The term was coined over 30 years ago, and incorporates many different disciplines including mathematics, statistics and artificial intelligence. The idea is…
Peking University study uncovers ‘molecular compass’
Feeling lost without Google Maps? Maybe you should take a hint from monarch butterflies, pigeons, whales or other creatures that can sense the Earth’s magnetic field. Researchers in China may…
Code.org partners with Microsoft in attempt to make coding fun
A tutorial designed in collaboration with Microsoft and Code.org will seek to use the immensely popular sandbox game Minecraft to teach children the fundamentals of coding. Hosted on a computer…
Zebrafish prove invaluable to University of Edinburgh study
For humans, the serotonin-A hormone is generally associated with happiness, but researchers at the University of Edinburgh have discovered that zebrafish use the hormone to repair injuries to their spinal…
Terror and technology: the Paris attacks and the internet
In the moments following the Paris attacks, the hashtag #PorteOuverte (‘Open Door’ in English) started circulating on Twitter. It offered shelter and protection for many affected individuals in nearby apartments.…
Students with Autism more likely to be drawn to STEM subjects
According to a recent study, those working in the Stem professions (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) are more likely to display autistic tendencies than people with less technical occupations. The…