Science news articles about 'scotland'Basking sharks on the rise in Scotland
EDINBURGH, Scotland, May 31 (UPI) -- The number of basking sharks residing in the area around Scotland's Hebrides archipelago has more than doubled during the last five years, researchers say.Global space industry to meet in Scotland
The world's biggest space show - the 2008 International Astronautical Congress (IAC) - takes place in Glasgow, Scotland, between 29 September and 3 October 2008.Drug abuse accounts for a third of the deaths behind Scotland's higher mortality rate
... the nations is increasing. Traditionally this has been blamed on the higher levels of deprivation in Scotland. Yet over half the difference between Scottish and English deaths cannot be accounted ... Drug Abuse Accounts For Third Of Deaths Behind Scotland's Higher Mortality Rate, Study Finds
Drug abuse accounts for a third of the deaths behind Scotland's higher mortality rate, according to a new study. Death rates in Scotland are higher than in England and Wales and the difference between ... Fungi Expert Finds New Species In Aberdeen City Centre, Scotland
A leading fungi expert has accidentally stumbled upon a new species in Scotland – as he walked home from work.Skin cancer detector deployed in Scotland
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A handheld scanner called "MoleMate" has been introduced in Scotland to combat the country's rising incidence of skin cancer.Explaining Scotland's Health Deficit
Scotland’s cold and cloudy climate plays a large part in causing the chronic diseases that plague its people. Scots suffer more chronic disease than almost anywhere else among former Western block ... Scotland's emissions on the rise
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Scottish officials said greenhouse gas emissions rose 5.4 percent between 2005 and 2006 because of the country's dependence on coal-fired power.Sea rise to 'flood' Scotland's coasts
A study of Scotland's risk of coastal flooding suggests sea levels could rise by about 30cm in parts of the country.Decline in Scotland's corncrakes
The number of corncrakes in Scotland falls for the first time in a decade, according to RSPB Scotland.Scotland prepares to host Europe's first 'dark sky park'
... corners of the country.The best time to view the night sky, especially in Scotland, is in the winter when the nights are darker and longer. Amateur astronomers recommend using websites and magazines ... Scotland's Loch Leven On Road To Recovery After Decades Of Water Quality Problems
New results from 40 years of intensive scientific research show that Loch Leven, Scotland’s freshwater ‘jewel in the crown’, is on the road to recovery after decades of water quality problems. The ... Study: Synesthetes share commonalities
EDINBURGH, Scotland, April 30 (UPI) -- British psychological researchers say they've discovered evidence that commonalities exist across synesthetes.Highland Diary: Remote munro
A BBC producer records a diary of his experiences while trying to film the spectacular wildlife living on the most remote munro in Scotland.Fungi have a hand in depleted uranium's environmental fate
... metals and minerals in the natural environment,” said Geoffrey Gadd of the University of Dundee in Scotland. “Because fungi are perfectly suited as biogeochemical agents, often dominate the biota in ...
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Basking sharks on the rise in Scotland
EDINBURGH, Scotland, May 31 (UPI) -- The number of basking sharks residing in the area around Scotland's Hebrides archipelago has more than doubled during the last five years, researchers say.Global space industry to meet in Scotland
The world's biggest space show - the 2008 International Astronautical Congress (IAC) - takes place in Glasgow, Scotland, between 29 September and 3 October 2008.Drug abuse accounts for a third of the deaths behind Scotland's higher mortality rate
... the nations is increasing. Traditionally this has been blamed on the higher levels of deprivation in Scotland. Yet over half the difference between Scottish and English deaths cannot be accounted ...Drug Abuse Accounts For Third Of Deaths Behind Scotland's Higher Mortality Rate, Study Finds
Drug abuse accounts for a third of the deaths behind Scotland's higher mortality rate, according to a new study. Death rates in Scotland are higher than in England and Wales and the difference between ...Fungi Expert Finds New Species In Aberdeen City Centre, Scotland
A leading fungi expert has accidentally stumbled upon a new species in Scotland – as he walked home from work.Skin cancer detector deployed in Scotland
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A handheld scanner called "MoleMate" has been introduced in Scotland to combat the country's rising incidence of skin cancer.Explaining Scotland's Health Deficit
Scotland’s cold and cloudy climate plays a large part in causing the chronic diseases that plague its people. Scots suffer more chronic disease than almost anywhere else among former Western block ...Scotland's emissions on the rise
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Scottish officials said greenhouse gas emissions rose 5.4 percent between 2005 and 2006 because of the country's dependence on coal-fired power.Sea rise to 'flood' Scotland's coasts
A study of Scotland's risk of coastal flooding suggests sea levels could rise by about 30cm in parts of the country.Decline in Scotland's corncrakes
The number of corncrakes in Scotland falls for the first time in a decade, according to RSPB Scotland.Scotland prepares to host Europe's first 'dark sky park'
... corners of the country.The best time to view the night sky, especially in Scotland, is in the winter when the nights are darker and longer. Amateur astronomers recommend using websites and magazines ...Scotland's Loch Leven On Road To Recovery After Decades Of Water Quality Problems
New results from 40 years of intensive scientific research show that Loch Leven, Scotland’s freshwater ‘jewel in the crown’, is on the road to recovery after decades of water quality problems. The ...Study: Synesthetes share commonalities
EDINBURGH, Scotland, April 30 (UPI) -- British psychological researchers say they've discovered evidence that commonalities exist across synesthetes.Highland Diary: Remote munro
A BBC producer records a diary of his experiences while trying to film the spectacular wildlife living on the most remote munro in Scotland.Fungi have a hand in depleted uranium's environmental fate
... metals and minerals in the natural environment,” said Geoffrey Gadd of the University of Dundee in Scotland. “Because fungi are perfectly suited as biogeochemical agents, often dominate the biota in ...