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‘Velcro-like’ protein clusters offer fresh insight into stem cell biology

08 June 2026

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected mechanism that a key stem cell protein uses to regulate genes.

The Goldilocks problem: detecting water in terrestrial planets

05 June 2026

Scientists explored whether a future space mission can detect habitable conditions through the presence of liquid water.

Professor Neil Turok elected Fellow of the Royal Society

27 May 2026

The UK’s national academy of sciences announces new Fellows.

Mapping Ghana’s antimalarial drug supply network

01 May 2026

Study hopes to help governments, regulators and health organisations improve equitable access to medicines.

Teaching Award success for Professor Donal O’Connell

29 April 2026

Congratulations to Professor O’Connell who has won the College of Science and Engineering Teacher of the Year award.

Scientists mirror the conditions inside stars

29 April 2026

First-ever measurements of star-like nuclear reactions at record-low energies.

Congratulations to new Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellow Professor Davide Marenduzzo

28 April 2026

Professor Davide Marenduzzo joins the new intake of Fellows who are recognised for their commitment to advancing knowledge for the benefit of society as a whole.

Hubble observes comet split

18 March 2026

Telescope unexpectedly captures comet splitting into four.

Quantum computing research turbocharged by funding boost

18 March 2026

A UK Government investment of £20 million for the University of Edinburgh’s Quantum Software Lab (QSL) will accelerate the development of quantum software.