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Scottish firm secures £5m in 'difficult market' for biotech funding
A Scottish company developing rapid cell analysis technology has completed another multi-million pound fundraising round

In addition to investing in upgrading infrastructure, ScottishPower is creating a nationwide ‘one stop shop’ to help customers decarbonise their homes with technology such as heat pumps

In addition to investing in upgrading infrastructure, ScottishPower is creating a nationwide ‘one stop shop’ to help customers decarbonise their homes with technology such as heat pumps

Positive energy fuels ScottishPower's mission to make the UK fully electric

The Orbex Prime rocket

The Orbex Prime rocket

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Scottish rocket company lands fresh European funding

It has launched a new division to target the electric vehicle market

It has launched a new division to target the electric vehicle market

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New Scottish electric vehicle player emerges with 'ambitious plans'

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'There’s a real war for talent and there’s pressures on salaries'

Stephen Hamilton

Stephen Hamilton

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The neat future of whisky making

Kevin says some of those leaving X are 'among the most ghastly and insufferably sanctimonious people I’ve ever encountered in journalism and politics'

Kevin says some of those leaving X are 'among the most ghastly and insufferably sanctimonious people I’ve ever encountered in journalism and politics'

KEVIN MCKENNA'S DIARY

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To all Scotland's 'liberals', no-one gives a Friar Tuck if you flounce away from X

Tom Sime at Glasgow Airport

Tom Sime at Glasgow Airport

Scottish firm's 'big' growth plans after installing 5G at nation's major airports

Bluesky officially launched as an independent platform in 2021

Bluesky officially launched as an independent platform in 2021

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What is Bluesky and why are people leaving X to sign up?

Wes Beard and Stephen Upton

Wes Beard and Stephen Upton

Glasgow tech company in six-figure funding round

Elon Musk's Starlink is to provide WiFi for ScotRail trains

Elon Musk's Starlink is to provide WiFi for ScotRail trains

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Elon Musk's Starlink to provide high-speed internet for ScotRail trains

‘Green flight paths’ between key global locations could help to fast-track fully decarbonised aviation

‘Green flight paths’ between key global locations could help to fast-track fully decarbonised aviation

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Green flight paths 'could unlock sustainable aviation', Scots uni study suggests

The Scottish company conducts land and sea surveys

The Scottish company conducts land and sea surveys

Historic French infrastructure giant acquires Scottish land and sea surveyor

Our future tech leaders already exist, we just need to give them the right skills

The new technology will improve capability

The new technology will improve capability

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Fire chiefs hail £30m investment in ‘whole new level’ 999 emergency system

As we navigate modern life, it's crucial to prioritise our mental health

As we navigate modern life, it's crucial to prioritise our mental health

Is the UK now entering the SAD season?

The new epiCam could revolutionise the treatment of many eye conditions

The new epiCam could revolutionise the treatment of many eye conditions

BUSINESS HQ OPINION

New camera technology puts focus on fight against sight loss

Professor Lorna Dawson has pioneered soil forensics

Professor Lorna Dawson has pioneered soil forensics

Like a fingerprint, how soil can catch a criminal

Singer Factory Clock in ClydebankNewsquest Media GroupThe Watch Tower of the sewing machine industry, a well known landmark in Clydebank

Singer Factory Clock in ClydebankNewsquest Media GroupThe Watch Tower of the sewing machine industry, a well known landmark in Clydebank

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Scots technology chief reveals painful 'impact' of shipyard closures

Scottish company reveals plans to double in size

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Scottish tech boss hits out at 'so-called party of business'

There is a clear desire among Scottish organisations to embrace the benefits of AI

There is a clear desire among Scottish organisations to embrace the benefits of AI

BUSINESS HQ OPINION

Scottish businesses should put serious thought into artificial intelligence

Boulies EP460 Office Chair

Boulies EP460 Office Chair

Technology: Boulies EP460 Office Chair

The round -table guests with The Herald editor Catherine Salmond and event host Zara Janjua

The round -table guests with The Herald editor Catherine Salmond and event host Zara Janjua

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Clean heating is the round-table hot topic

Sign up for Lessons to Learn and get a weekly expert insight into Scottish education (Image: Derek McArthur)

Sign up for Lessons to Learn and get a weekly expert insight into Scottish education (Image: Derek McArthur)

Lessons to Learn 🎓

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I took an expert to a STEM event. Here's what happened.

Dr Tom Crawford uses Pokemon to help young people engage with practical applications of mathematics.

Dr Tom Crawford uses Pokemon to help young people engage with practical applications of mathematics.

Oxbridge lecturer uses Pokemon to hook pupils on maths

'Northern Lights’ is an interactive augmented reality (AR) wonderland

'Northern Lights’ is an interactive augmented reality (AR) wonderland

Digital culture

Artists invited to create digital 3D artworks for Scotland’s Festival of Light

Iain Chapman, managing director of Farmlay

Iain Chapman, managing director of Farmlay

AI boost for Scottish farming to meet rising demand for eggs

'Industry-leading manufacturing chief' named new president of Scottish Chambers

Mal Baritt, chief executive, Traveltek

Mal Baritt, chief executive, Traveltek

Scottish tech sector hailed as East Kilbride travel firm bought by Canadian player

We must focus on computing science for the young

Victrola Stream Sapphire

Victrola Stream Sapphire

Victrola Stream Sapphire: Technology reviewed

The new factory opening

The new factory opening

Scottish company opens giant new factory

Addressing the environmental impact of the space race

Does Scotland need more rail services?

Does Scotland need more rail services?

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Letters: Sorry, but more trains will not get more people out of their cars

The Herald Budget briefing, held at Virgin Money, Glasgow. Event host Brian Taylor, centre, with panel members, from left: Derek Hanlan, Associate Tax Director, Martin Aitken & Co; Sara Thiam, CEO of Prosper; Emma Congreve, Deputy Director, Fraser of

The Herald Budget briefing, held at Virgin Money, Glasgow. Event host Brian Taylor, centre, with panel members, from left: Derek Hanlan, Associate Tax Director, Martin Aitken & Co; Sara Thiam, CEO of Prosper; Emma Congreve, Deputy Director, Fraser of

Little cheer for whisky and farmers in Chancellor’s first Budget

Damian Mole (left) and Scott Webster of Kynos

Damian Mole (left) and Scott Webster of Kynos

German pharmaceutical group snaps up Scottish biotech firm

The ship has arrived

The ship has arrived

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Watch as sea trials begin for 'world-first' Scottish-made wing sail ship

Artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Scots Uni finds AI facial filters have the ability to change who we find attractive

New tech hub set to launch in Ayrshire

New tech hub set to launch in Ayrshire

New tech hub set to launch in Ayrshire

Cuktech 20 Power Bank

Cuktech 20 Power Bank

Technology: Cuktech 20 Power Bank

Many people need help with mobile banking

Many people need help with mobile banking

CITIZENS ADVICE

How fintech is closing the gap on digital exclusion

Vice-president Kamala Harris is the Democratic candidate running for the US presidency next month

Vice-president Kamala Harris is the Democratic candidate running for the US presidency next month

What matters more to your finances – the US election or the economy?

Mike Ashley believes he can turn round Boohoo's fortunes as CEO

Mike Ashley believes he can turn round Boohoo's fortunes as CEO

Frasers demands Mike Ashley be installed as Boohoo CEO

Frasers believes the appointment of Mike Ashley as Boohoo's CEO would solve the online retailer's 'leadership crisis'

Frasers believes the appointment of Mike Ashley as Boohoo's CEO would solve the online retailer's 'leadership crisis'

Frasers calls for Mike Ashley to be appointed Boohoo CEO

The Higgs Centre for Innovation, Edinburgh

The Higgs Centre for Innovation, Edinburgh

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Key Scottish space facility re-opens after nine month closure

Deltic Energy is using the Valaris 123 rig to drill a well on the Selene prospect in the North Sea with Shell

Deltic Energy is using the Valaris 123 rig to drill a well on the Selene prospect in the North Sea with Shell

Deltic revises North Sea plans as it targets overseas opportunities

Deltic Energy is using the Valaris 123 rig to drill a well on the Selene prospect in the North Sea with Shell

Deltic Energy is using the Valaris 123 rig to drill a well on the Selene prospect in the North Sea with Shell

Oil and gas firm’s new strategy weighs up ‘political risk’ amid sector challenges

Stagecoach West Scotland has unveiled its fleet of 12 world-first, electric midibuses

Stagecoach West Scotland has unveiled its fleet of 12 world-first, electric midibuses

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Stagecoach unveils fleet of 12 world-first electric midibuses in Ayrshire

Introducing the time machine for plants

Is it time for a dumbphone?

Is it time for a dumbphone?

Susan Swarbrick My Midlife Diary: Is it time I got a dumbphone?

The Milk Hoose vending operation at The Coo Shed in Ayrshire

The Milk Hoose vending operation at The Coo Shed in Ayrshire

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Ayrshire dairy business hits out at Meta over Instagram scam

YUNIX Gaming Microphone

YUNIX Gaming Microphone

Technology: GXT 234 Yunix Gaming Microphone

Adobe Express helps you design professional CVs with minimal effort

Adobe Express helps you design professional CVs with minimal effort

Adobe Express: Revolutionising CV creation with free templates