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From punk rock to climate science
Environmental scientist Professor Pete Smith is the latest expert to give a talk taking inspiration from the House of Annie Lennox exhibition at Aberdeen Art Gallery.
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Oscar brings science festival fun to Union Square
Shoppers in Aberdeen had a taste last weekend of the fun ahead as the British Science Festival prepares to hit town.
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‘Cannabis’ receptor discovery may help understanding of obesity and pain
Researchers have discovered that a genetic difference in a ‘switch’, which causes over-activity in parts of the brain, may explain why some people could be more susceptible to conditions such as obesity and addiction, and may play a role in chronic pain and psychosis.
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Controversial debate at British Science Festival
What would you do to save your child? And showing mercy or a licence to kill – what are your views on assisted suicide?
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TechFest in September returns to add family fun to the British Science Festival
Snot, microbes and robots have long been childhood favourites and this September will see children get the opportunity to learn more about them as part of a programme of family fun science events.
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Aberdeen gets taste of Science Festival fun
The countdown is on for the British Science Festival hitting the streets of Aberdeen 4-9 September.
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Safe sun advice may help to raise vitamin D in Scottish mums-to-be
Too many women in Scotland are failing to follow current advice on vitamin D supplement use in pregnancy. This is leading to very low levels in some mothers and newborns, particularly in the winter months, and the problem is greatest in mothers from the poorest areas.
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Last chance 'in a generation' to see precious medieval 'encyclopaedia'
Visitors to the University of Aberdeen's library have until Saturday (August 18) to see a lavishly illustrated medieval book, which once belonged to King Henry VIII.
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Intelligence papers reveal how Hitler’s close ally sought the help of the British to conspire agains
The private papers of a former British intelligence officer have revealed the extent of attempts made by Hitler’s First World War commanding officer to warn the Allies of the true nature of the Third Reich.
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Sectarian divide discussed at first Scottish-Irish Conversation
The sectarian divide in Scotland continues to dominate headlines and has legal and political ramifications which stretch well beyond the Old Firm.