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University of Edinburgh leads new initiative focused on responsible AI use
A six-year project led by the University of Edinburgh has been launched by the University of Edinburgh to develop solutions for the responsible use of artificial intelligence

Paul Connelly is chief executive of security firm CSS

Paul Connelly is chief executive of security firm CSS

Security firm boss hails importance of people in business – and strong work ethic

Scots do not have to pay over the counter to have prescriptions filled

Scots do not have to pay over the counter to have prescriptions filled

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Letters: Scotland was right to abolish prescription charges

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Could AI help find the answer to our social care problems?

Illustration of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse drawn by Albrecht Dürer in 1498.

Illustration of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse drawn by Albrecht Dürer in 1498.

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Apocalypse now? Academics fear for future as 'four horsemen' ride towards Scotland

Eksa EM600 Gaming Mouse

Eksa EM600 Gaming Mouse

Budget wired mouse has plenty of features for gamers

If you’ve ever thought that art only features in movies and galleries, and is reserved only for creative types, think again.

If you’ve ever thought that art only features in movies and galleries, and is reserved only for creative types, think again.

Bring colour and style to your business with Adobe Express

Researcher Dr Andrea Blomkvist

Researcher Dr Andrea Blomkvist

University of Glasgow seeks participants for study on imagination

Scotland's space race heats up as Orbex hints at Sutherland launch next year

Scotland's space race heats up as Orbex hints at Sutherland launch next year

Business HQ Monthly

Scotland's space race heats up as Orbex hints at Sutherland launch next year

Nothing like a beakwag with friends

Nothing like a beakwag with friends

University of Glasgow

Parrots taught to video call friends ‘prefer live chats over recorded messages’

Executive pay controversy and rocket pioneer in Business HQ Monthly

Executive pay controversy and rocket pioneer in Business HQ Monthly

Executive pay controversy and rocket pioneer in Business HQ Monthly

Elijah Nazarzadeh and John Pritchard

Elijah Nazarzadeh and John Pritchard

Scottish pioneer aiming to revolutionise inhaled drug delivery takes major step

A Gleaner artic lorry stationed at Islay Depot

A Gleaner artic lorry stationed at Islay Depot

Esteemed Scottish firm Gleaner celebrates 70 years of fuelling excellence

The Malcolm Group's experience within the construction industry dates back to the 1920s when the company

The Malcolm Group's experience within the construction industry dates back to the 1920s when the company

Practical solutions build a bright future at Malcolm Construction

SRUC’s SEEDABLE approach to curriculum design (Sustainability, Enterprise, Equality and Diversity through Active and Blended Learning) recently triumphed at the prestigious Green Gown Awards

SRUC’s SEEDABLE approach to curriculum design (Sustainability, Enterprise, Equality and Diversity through Active and Blended Learning) recently triumphed at the prestigious Green Gown Awards

Seeds are sown for a prosperous future at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

Dr Deborah McNeill

Dr Deborah McNeill

Transforming Glasgow: how science is changing the city

Still 'not nearly enough' progress on technology education in Scotland

Still 'not nearly enough' progress on technology education in Scotland

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Still 'not nearly enough' progress on technology education in Scotland

Professor Chris Carlin

Professor Chris Carlin

Digital move can give COPD patients a home win

Computer-generated images show the Dubai ruler’s plans for Al Maktoum International Airport

Computer-generated images show the Dubai ruler’s plans for Al Maktoum International Airport

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Dubai’s ruler outlines plan to move airport to new £28bn facility

Ian Kerr, whose Scottish company Raven Controls helps secure events around the world

Ian Kerr, whose Scottish company Raven Controls helps secure events around the world

CEO reveals gameplan for event security

A powerful gaming laptop

A powerful gaming laptop

What's the verdict on the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 gaming laptop?

Scottish Green party co-leader Partick Harvie during a visit to Edinburgh University's heat from data centre project with Grant Ferguson, right, Director of Net Zero and Carbon leadership at the University.

Scottish Green party co-leader Partick Harvie during a visit to Edinburgh University's heat from data centre project with Grant Ferguson, right, Director of Net Zero and Carbon leadership at the University.

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How heat wasted from data centres could warm homes and buildings

Catherine Prasifka

Catherine Prasifka

'Millennials and Gen Z-ers were the 'guinea pig generation' in online Wild West'

MSPs are set to receive training in cyber security

MSPs are set to receive training in cyber security

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MSPs are set to receive training in cyber security after elected members targeted

Kynos Therapeutics founders Professor Scott Webster and Professor Damian Mole

Kynos Therapeutics founders Professor Scott Webster and Professor Damian Mole

Scottish biotech marks successful completion of initial phase of drug testing

Rishi Sunak with Elon Musk

Rishi Sunak with Elon Musk

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Stuart P.M. Mackintosh: Foolish, shocking and dangerous – the rush for AI riches

Apple iPhone 15 Plus

Apple iPhone 15 Plus

Technology: Apple iPhone 15 Plus reviewed

Prime is a 19-metre two-stage rocket that will transport small satellites into low Earth orbit

Prime is a 19-metre two-stage rocket that will transport small satellites into low Earth orbit

Orbex lands multi-million funding for Scottish rocket technology

The Wind Multiplikator Group has 250 employees based in Bremen and an operational center in Emden, offering more than 25,000 sqm of indoor hall space and 28,000 sqm of storage space with a holding area of 167,000 sqm

The Wind Multiplikator Group has 250 employees based in Bremen and an operational center in Emden, offering more than 25,000 sqm of indoor hall space and 28,000 sqm of storage space with a holding area of 167,000 sqm

Full service provider for offshore wind is energised by people power

Orbex says it is moving closer to lift-off

Orbex says it is moving closer to lift-off

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Scottish rocket launcher lands multi-million funding deal

Xodus’ innovative XAMIN software a has been built by industry experts and is based on outcomes from traditional energy projects and informed by multiple disciplines

Xodus’ innovative XAMIN software a has been built by industry experts and is based on outcomes from traditional energy projects and informed by multiple disciplines

Gain a new depth of knowledge on offshore energy with Xodus

Navigating Scotland’s most rugged waters, Serimax is demonstrating remarkable adaptability by surging ahead with its innovative welding solutions for the renewables sector

Navigating Scotland’s most rugged waters, Serimax is demonstrating remarkable adaptability by surging ahead with its innovative welding solutions for the renewables sector

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Market for specialist welding skillsets is heating up in Scotland

By investing £500 million in a pumped storage hydro facility at Cruachan Power Station which will double its capacity, Drax is aiming to create 1000 new jobs in the renewables sector – if the proper regulatory framework is put in place

By investing £500 million in a pumped storage hydro facility at Cruachan Power Station which will double its capacity, Drax is aiming to create 1000 new jobs in the renewables sector – if the proper regulatory framework is put in place

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Drax has a higher level of ambition at Cruachan Power Station

With more than a century of expertise, William Wilson remains a one-stop-shop for all heating solutions, insulation and installation

With more than a century of expertise, William Wilson remains a one-stop-shop for all heating solutions, insulation and installation

Discover green innovations for the home all under one roof

Clyde Valley Housing Association received the reprimand from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Clyde Valley Housing Association received the reprimand from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Scots housing association reprimanded after residents’ data compromised

Ship to Ship (STS) operations of crude oil cargo have been conducted in Scapa Flow since 1980.

Ship to Ship (STS) operations of crude oil cargo have been conducted in Scapa Flow since 1980.

How Orkney's natural assets are harnessing the region's full potential

The Malcolm Group is actively taking steps to help make sure all our operations as environmentally friendly as possible

The Malcolm Group is actively taking steps to help make sure all our operations as environmentally friendly as possible

Vision of a better world drives positive change at The Malcolm Group

SolarisKit flat-pack solar waater-heating prisms being installed in Kenya

SolarisKit flat-pack solar waater-heating prisms being installed in Kenya

Scottish COP28 net-zero companies set to make £70m export sales. Who are they?

Stuart Patrick, chief executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce

Stuart Patrick, chief executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce

Applications for Glasgow investment zone projects oversubscribed

An artist's impression of the proposed new SEC expansion

An artist's impression of the proposed new SEC expansion

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Fewer barriers to business will attract and retain talent in Scotland

Imou Rex 3D Indoor Smart Security Camera

Imou Rex 3D Indoor Smart Security Camera

Tested and rated: Imou Rex 3D Indoor Smart Security Camera

The SNP's Stewart McDonald learned about a Chinese hack on himself last month and has sat down with The Herald on Sunday for an in-depth discussion about China’s growing online menace

The SNP's Stewart McDonald learned about a Chinese hack on himself last month and has sat down with The Herald on Sunday for an in-depth discussion about China’s growing online menace

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China threatens Scotland and the SNP are not taking the risks seriously

Communities in remote areas face risks from changes to the telephone network

Communities in remote areas face risks from changes to the telephone network

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Rural communities 'at risk' from telephone network switch

Revenues up but Iomart warns of lower renewals

Revenues up but Iomart warns of lower renewals

Revenues up but Iomart warns of lower renewals

Professor Peter Higgs at the Science Museum, London

Professor Peter Higgs at the Science Museum, London

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Nobel Prize-winning physicist Professor Peter Higgs dies aged 94

Listen to Bill Gates: robotics is the future

John Morfield has over 60 years of experience and supplies the filters that purify the air and offer protection from harmful gases

John Morfield has over 60 years of experience and supplies the filters that purify the air and offer protection from harmful gases

From whisky to vaccines, John Morfield's filtration systems guarantee safety

James McIlroy (left), chief executive of Enterobiotix, with Simon Comer, director of innovation at the Scottish National Investment Bank

James McIlroy (left), chief executive of Enterobiotix, with Simon Comer, director of innovation at the Scottish National Investment Bank

Gut health company closes largest-ever funding round

Mark Sterritt (left), Adam Christie, Paul Callaghan, David Milroy

Mark Sterritt (left), Adam Christie, Paul Callaghan, David Milroy

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Dental technology to prevent tooth decay gets £5m in funding support

Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm is an offshore wind test and demonstration facility, hosting 11 powerful and innovative wind turbines mounted on novel 'suction bucket' jacket foundations

Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm is an offshore wind test and demonstration facility, hosting 11 powerful and innovative wind turbines mounted on novel 'suction bucket' jacket foundations

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Innovative partnership is energising Scotland's supply chains

Our electrical power systems are immensely complex

Our electrical power systems are immensely complex

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Letters: Rush to renewables means huge expense just to protect the grid system

Could a 'digital twin' forecast your health - and stop you getting sick?

Professor Andy Lawrence

Professor Andy Lawrence

The sky really matters – but we are in danger of losing it

This idea that the universe might be conscious is starting to gain a foothold in academia

This idea that the universe might be conscious is starting to gain a foothold in academia

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Mind-blowing theory on God’s existence could spark new 21st-century religion

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