A light-activated drug that can enter and kill bacterial and cancer cells without harming nearby…
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The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1582, is one of Scotland’s ancient universities and is globally recognized for its research, development, and high academic standing. Located in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, it is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, contributing to its reputation as a hub of intellectual and cultural activity. The university offers a wide range of disciplines from humanities, social sciences, and physical sciences to medicine and veterinary medicine, attracting students and scholars from around the world. Notable for its historic and picturesque campuses, the University of Edinburgh has been associated with several key figures in science and literature, including Charles Darwin, David Hume, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It is also a part of the prestigious Russell Group, which represents 24 leading public research universities in the United Kingdom. The university’s commitment to innovation and excellence makes it a leader in many fields, continuously adapting and expanding its influence both in research and higher education.
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The long-held belief that the Milky Way, the galaxy containing Earth and the solar system,…
The first mining experiments conducted in space could pave the way for new technologies to…
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They are among the most recognizable dinosaurs … now paleontologists have discovered that stegosaurs left…
Tiny, laser-activated magnets could enable cloud computing systems to process data up to 100 times…
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The search for evidence of life on Mars could be helped by fresh insights into…
A prehistoric crocodile that lived around 180 million years ago has been identified — almost…