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Scientists in Scotland have developed a new method to understand the heat and intensity of fires that burned out millions of years ago, which could unlock our understanding of wildfires during past and present periods of climate change.
The University of Aberdeen has been awarded funding by the European Space Agency (ESA) to create a digital twin of the Arctic islands at the forefront of climate change.
Archaeologists and nutrition scientists team up to examine the long-term impact of living in a region with low levels of winter sunlight.
NHS cancer patients are being given extra fibre in a new study aimed at reducing the unpleasant side effects of radiotherapy and potentially increasing its effectiveness.
Fun for all the family on offer at University's Discovery Day!
Creative Scotland has confirmed that the University of Aberdeen's WayWORD Festival will receive £150,000 of funding over three years as part of their new Multi-Year Funding programme.
The University of Aberdeen will mark its 530th anniversary next month with a week of celebration.
New million pound study to look at ways to bypass side effects of weight loss drugs.
The Confucius Institute of the University of Aberdeen will celebrate Lunar New Year with a packed schedule of family-friendly events this month to welcome the Year of the Snake.
'Veganuary' has raised awareness of the impact of the food system on climate change but those who take part question their ability to continue a meat-free dietary pattern throughout the rest of the year, new research has found.
The University of Aberdeen is a founding partner of The Conversation UK. See below our academics' articles and opinion pieces on various topics of public interest.
By Professor John Bone, School of Social Sciences, University of Aberdeen The events at the Trump rally on 13 July 2024 provided yet one more tragic illustration of how political behaviour can all too readily move from rational debate to violent action. Political violence is, of course, sadly far from new and...
Dr William G Naphy is a Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Aberdeen specialising in the Reformation and social control As Halloween approaches, the perennially popular witch costume will be donned by guisers across the country. Images of witches have appeared in various forms throughout history—from evil, wart-nosed women...
Professor Dana Dawson is from the University of Aberdeen’s Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research Unit and a consultant cardiologist at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Can you die of a broken heart? For those unfortunate enough to have experienced it, it can certainly feel like that. I am part of a group of scientists researching...