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A new way to test for life on Mars
Space scientists have discovered a new process to test for life on Mars and on Earth, using cutting-edge technology to sequence DNA using the tiniest possible sample of DNA mass.
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Aberdeen rises to highest ever position in Guardian University Guide
The University of Aberdeen has risen to its highest ever position in the Guardian University Guide coming in 12th place in the UK overall and top in the UK for Medicine.
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Aberdeen second for student satisfaction in national survey
The University of Aberdeen has been ranked 2nd across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland* for overall student satisfaction and 10th in the UK** out of 120 universities in this year's National Student Survey (NSS).
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The sky's no limit for Anastatia as she prepares for Virgin Galactic space launch
Since her very first astronomy class in primary school, Anastatia Mayers has dreamed of going into space.
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Centre for Energy Transition hosts Taiwanese delegation
The University's Centre for Energy Transition hosted a visit from a Ministerial delegation representing the National Science & Technology Council (NSTC) of Taiwan last week, who were in Scotland on a fact-finding mission that aims to help Taiwan reach its target of net zero emissions by 2050.
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First Mars water attempt relaunched on Japan mission
An attempt to create liquid water on Mars for the first time has been resurrected after it was confirmed that technology developed at the University of Aberdeen will be included in the next Japanese mission to Mars.
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Scientists use power of AI to supercharge planetary studies
A new technique for detecting planetary craters which will allow scientists to accurately map the surfaces of planets using different types of data has been described as a "game-changer" which could be used in future space missions.
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VIDEO: Mission to Mars
NASA's quest on Mars has always been to 'follow the water' - the Department of Planetary Sciences at the University of Aberdeen are on course to play a role in that mission.
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Aberdeen academics elected to Royal Society of Edinburgh
Four academics from the University of Aberdeen, including Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor George Boyne, have been elected to become Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).
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More League Tables Success for the School of Geosciences
The University of Aberdeen has been ranked 6th in the UK for Anthropology and Archaeology (out of 27 institutions), 7th in the UK for Earth and Marine Sciences (out of 36 institutions) and 20th for Geography (out of 67 institutions) by the Guardian University Guide 2023.