University of Edinburgh scientists have joined a global team to solve a 150-year-old scientific mystery.

Genes play a greater role in forming character traits than was previously thought, new research suggests.

A global contest searching for the next big carbon-cutting innovation is being launched in Edinburgh.

With the oceans warming and moving towards acidity, will Scotland's cold-water corals die out within a hundred years as some predict, or do they have the capacity to adapt and survive?

The supply of new technology and services to the automotive industry is vital to the development and production of sustainable road transport in Europe.

Angel Biotechnology, the Pentlands Science Park based life sciences firm, yesterday bought a former collagen-making factory and equipment from sausage skin producer Devro for £200,000.

A topping out ceremony was held on Thursday 10 May to mark the completion of the construction phase of the new £12m residences development at Heriot-Watt University's Scottish Borders Campus.