University of Edinburgh

Depression and its impact on physical health
Adults with depression accrue physical illnesses in midlife and older age faster than those without.

Smart robots that predicts waves in real-time could cut green energy costs
New tool enables autonomous robots to maintain a steady position amid irregular.

Oyster reefs destroyed over a century ago, new research shows
Research from the University of Exeter and the University of Edinburgh reveals that extensive oyster reefs once thrived along Europe's coastlines but were largely...

Ancient monument carvings may be the world’s oldest calendar
This interpretation allowed researchers to count a solar calendar of 365 days.

Fossils study reveals a link between sea levels and early life on Earth
The study reveals clues into the forces that drove the evolution of the earliest organisms.

Modern tech uncovers secrets of 250 million-year-old ‘Elgin Marvel’ fossil
Details of an ancient cousin of modern-day mammals have been revealed.

The link between West Nile Virus and Agricultural activities
Direction of spread also associated with wetland urbanization and migratory bird patterns.

A correlation between the UK’s austerity policies and increased frailty among the elderly population
The implementation of UK austerity politics and increased frailty among the oldest adults.

Regular evaluation of uterine health can reduce cancer risk
Analysis of UK compliance with endometrial hyperplasia guidelines.

Human trial shows safe to develop ‘wonder’ material
This revolutionary nanomaterial could be developed further without acute risk to human health.

Using virus history to predict future pandemics
Studying virus lineage may identify future pandemic strains.

New 3D printed device could replace animal use in drug and chemical safety
The plastic ‘body-on-chip’ device.

Scientists discovered ultra-hard material that could rival diamond
The second hardest material after diamond.

Fossil study reveals famous spirals in nature
3D model of 407-million-year-old fossil revolutionizes leaf evolution and plant patterns.

Study discovers obesity amplifies loss of COVID-19 vaccination immunity
Obesity-associated factors contributing to reduce longevity of COVID-19 vaccine immunity.

Joyful music could be a game-changer for virtual reality headaches
Listening to music could reduce the dizziness, nausea, and headaches virtual reality users might experience.

Webb spotted silicate cloud features in a remote planet’s atmosphere
Researchers observing with the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have pinpointed silicate cloud features in a distant planet’s atmosphere. The atmosphere is constantly rising,...

Astronomers observed the aftermath of DART’s asteroid impact
Using ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), two teams of astronomers have observed the aftermath of the collision between NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART)...

Elephant genes could hold the key to avoiding cancers, study
New insights into molecular interactions which could help people become less prone to cancer.

An intelligent alien civilization could beam quantum messages to Earth
A new study finds that quantum signals could travel over interstellar distances.

‘Surgery selfies’ could help spot surgical site infections early
Smartphone pictures of post-surgical wounds were linked with a reduced number of visits to GPs.

False fossil could mislead the search for life on Mars
At some stage a Mars rover will almost certainly find something that looks a lot like a fossil.

Our galaxy is being slowly pulled by neighboring galaxy
The long-held belief that the Milky Way, the galaxy containing Earth and the solar system, is relatively static has been ruptured by fresh cosmic...

New clues into how Earth got its oxygen
The innovative technique analyzes ancient rocks to understand the role of iron.

Analyzing how climate change is affecting plant and animal life in the Atlantic
The iAtlantic project is the biggest at any point, mounted in the planet's second-largest ocean. It includes more than 30 partners, subsidized by the...

Scientists discovered signalling circuit boards inside body’s cells
Cells can detect what's going on around them, and they can respond in realtime to cues from their neighbors and environment. At this very...

Elements can be solid and liquid at the same time
In physics, a state of matter is one of the distinct forms in which matter can exist. Most people are familiar with three states...

People who wear glasses more likely to be intelligent, study
In a competitive world, glasses can also prove a psychological tool in making their wearers more distinctive. Glasses shroud some of the more naked...

Artificial Intelligence improves stroke and dementia diagnosis in brain scans
Imperial scientists, in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, have developed new software that can detect and quantify the severity of small vessel disease,...