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Published: Tuesday 18 March 2025
Opinion: Is Scotland realising its fashion potential?
Writing in The Herald, Dr Madeleine Marcella Hood explores Scotland's fashion identity and poses the question as to whether we are making the most of what is both a rich and trending national spotlight...
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Published: Tuesday 18 March 2025
Research funding awarded to heighten understanding of endometriosis
A new research project led by Robert Gordon University (RGU) focusing on improving the lives of millions of women who suffer from a debilitating health condition is set to begin next month.
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Published: Friday 14 March 2025
New study finds 1,450% increase in microplastic levels within soil
A new study by The James Hutton Institute has revealed an increase of up to 1,450% in the level of microplastics found within soil samples after just four years of sewage sludge application.