DNA find helps explain breathing problems in dogs
A DNA mutation linked to breathing problems in popular dog breeds has been discovered by scientists.
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Tiny dinosaurs had bat-like wings, research shows
The fossil of a newly discovered species is further evidence of the existence of tiny dinosaurs with bat-like wings, scientists have said.
Scientists reveal physics behind smooth chocolate
The physics behind what makes chocolate so smooth has been revealed by researchers studying a 140-year-old mixing technique.
Leading scientist hails Scotland’s united nations of discovery but warns Brexit risks an international brain drain from our labs
A knot of anxiety replaces the swelling of pride in Professor Dame Anne Glover as she looks at the portraits of some of Scotland’s leading women scientists.
Scientists breathe life into dead pigs in bizarre Frankenstein experiment
A bizarre Frankenstein-style experiment has breathed life into the brains of pigs four hours after death.
MSPs to examine impact of Stem teaching in early years education
The importance of teaching science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) to young children is to be explored by MSPs.
Out of this world experiences on offer at Edinburgh Science Festival
Edinburgh Science Festival opens on Saturday with a programme inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing.
Dundee scientists to research better food preservation to help tackle waste
Scientists at a Dundee university have been awarded a grant to pursue groundbreaking research into better food preservation to help tackle waste.
Cancer trial making ‘real changes’ to survival rates for patients
A pancreatic cancer trial that aims to match patients with more targeted and effective treatments for their tumours has recruited its 100th patient.
Rabbits attracted to plants bursting with genetic goodness, scientists find
Rabbits prefer to eat plants rich in DNA, scientists have discovered.
Hammond in £200m boost for scientific research
The Chancellor is to unveil plans for a £200 million investment in cutting-edge scientific research when he delivers his Spring Statement on Wednesday.