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Scottish Languages Bill Nears Final Stage, Offering New Support for Scots
The Scottish Parliament is set to debate the Scottish Languages Bill in its final stage on the 17th of June 2025. If approved, the legislation will formally recognize Scots and Gaelic as official languages of Scotland, marking a significant step for the country’s indigenous tongue communities. Introduced by the Scottish Government on the 29th of…
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From Barbour’s “Freedom” to AI’s Future: Reclaiming Scots as a Language of Innovation
Scotland’s global reputation for punching well above its weight in science, philosophy, and sheer ingenuity isn’t just a historical footnote—it’s a legacy woven into the very fabric of modern thought. From the groundbreaking ideas of the Scottish Enlightenment, which shaped nations, to James Clerk Maxwell’s equations that unlocked the mysteries of electromagnetism and Alexander Fleming’s…
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More Different Than We Think? Scots, Ukrainian, and the Complexities of Language Identity
The debate over language and national identity is a longstanding one, with Ukrainian standing as a powerful example of how language resists suppression and becomes a symbol of independence. Throughout history, Ukraine’s language has faced systematic bans and political pressure from Russian imperial and Soviet authorities seeking to diminish its cultural presence. Despite this, Ukrainian…
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Scientists Listen into Earth’s “Heartbeat” in Aberdeenshire
A small device nestled in a field near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, keeps track of a natural hum in the atmosphere called Earth’s “heartbeat.” This steady low-frequency wave, known as Schumann Resonance, is created by lightning flashes around the world. About 50 times every second, lightning sends out tiny energy waves that bounce between the ground and…
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University of Glasgow Launches Study to Make Chemical Purification Greener
The University of Glasgow will explore how to make a common chemical purification method more eco-friendly. Thanks to a grant from the Royal Society of Chemistry, researchers will focus on flash chromatography, a technique used in labs worldwide. Led by Dr. Joseph Cameron and Dr. Alex Loch, the project will assess the environmental impact of…
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ZeroAvia Brings 350 Green Jobs to Scotland with New Hydrogen Hub
A new manufacturing base in Scotland is set to drive clean future travel and create 350 skilled jobs. US firm ZeroAvia will build a Hydrogen Centre of Excellence in Renfrewshire’s Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS). The facility will make advanced fuel cell systems for hydrogen-electric planes. It is expected to start work by 2028….