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Aberdeen Leads Charge in Hydrogen Network Boost The University of Aberdeen is spearheading a groundbreaking project to strengthen the UK’s hydrogen distribution network. Named MHYSTIC, this initiative seeks to harness existing energy assets and skills to innovate in hydrogen transportation and storage. Backed by nearly £3 million in funding from the UK-HyRES Flexible Fund, the…

New Drive to Empower Scottish Renters In a bid to bolster awareness of tenants’ rights, Housing Minister Paul McLennan has unveiled a fresh campaign. This initiative aims to inform renters about their entitlements and where they can seek help and advice. Scotland boasts some of the strongest tenant rights in the UK, including the ability…

Scottish Water Staff Vote to Strike Over Pay Dispute Staff at Scottish Water have voted decisively to strike over pay, according to UNISON. The union announced today that workers will impose a ban on overtime and will no longer be on standby. If Scottish Water does not engage in talks to improve the current wage…

New Method Uncovers Secrets of Ancient Wildfires Scientists in Scotland have unveiled a groundbreaking technique to analyse charcoal, shedding light on wildfires that scorched the Earth millions of years ago. This innovative method, developed by geoscientists at the University of Aberdeen and fire engineers at the University of Edinburgh, promises to enhance our understanding of…

Groundbreaking Vision System Mimics Brain to Cut E-Waste A new energy-efficient artificial vision system, inspired by the human brain and partly made from honey, promises to lessen the burden of electronic waste. Engineers from the University of Glasgow, in collaboration with researchers from São Paulo State University and Hong Kong Metropolitan University, have crafted a…

Scotland Invests in AI: A Step Forward, But Scots Language Needs Support On February 10, 2025, the Scottish Government unveiled a bold investment in artificial intelligence (AI) through its CivTech programme. This initiative aims to tackle pressing societal issues with a funding boost of up to £9 million awarded to 14 companies. These firms are…