Computing team create earthquake analyser
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »A group of computer scientists from the University of Edinburgh have recently unveiled a new system for analysing seismic data.
Forecasting damage caused by water and climate change on historic buildings
Monday, August 23rd, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »Maintenance of historic buildings can become simpler as a result of work by engineers’ from the University of Edinburgh. They have developed a method to forecast damages caused to stone and brick monuments by weather.
Worm study could save farmers millions
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »Every year, parasitic gastroenteritis (PEG) costs farmers in the UK £80 million. This is a disease caused by a worm found in the stomach of sheep. The worm is transmitted through faeces that carry eggs which hatch into infective larvae.
Edinburgh Scientists help find Cholesterol Gene Link
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »An international team of scientists has discovered 95 genes linked with high cholesterol. The study shows that the genes – including 59 previously unknown in cholesterol research – could cause high levels of low-density-lipoprotein (LDL), which has the potential to clog arteries.
EUSci Podcast Extra: Science at the Fringe 2010
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »It is August again, and that can only mean one thing: Time for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! EUSci has been there, and brings you a podcast with a selection of the geekiest and nerdiest science-related shows at the Fringe this year. Download Link Listen to interviews with: Robin Ince about his many shows, including Carl [...]
Edinburgh University Recognised by Prime Minister
Monday, August 9th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »The University of Edinburgh has received praise from British Prime Minister David Cameron for its efforts in carbon capture research.
Bad news for sun lovers
Friday, August 6th, 2010 Posted in News | 1 Comment »Is an even tan an unattainable fantasy? A new study, funded by the University of Edinburgh, suggests that this is the case.
Advice for Girl Geeks with business ideas!
Friday, August 6th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »A free expert advice service has been launched to help Scotland’s female geeks get ideas off the ground. Girl Geek Scotland is a new network for women interested in science, engineering and computing who wish to start up a technology-related company.
EUSci Podcast #34 – feat. The Sound of the Ladies
Monday, July 26th, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »Summer break? The EUSci podcast knows no such thing. Rain or shine, we bring you the latest in science news. This week, our host Jon Manning explores stories about helpful grandmothers, x-ray lasers, super batteries, and much more. So sit back and enjoy our take on the helpful battery of science stories that made the [...]
‘Killer’ T cells fight back the tumours of transplant patients
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 Posted in News | No Comments »Approximately 10% of patients may develop cancer in the first years following an organ transplant, and around 50% of these will die even with standard treatment.
