.A new study of the upper Atlantic suggests that there are 10 times more micro plastics than was previously thought.
How Much Plastic is in the Ocean?
Food & Drink at Orkney’s International Science Festival
Food and drink are making the move online for this year’s Orkney International Science Festival.
Research Into Fibromyalgia Earns Award for Stefanie Doebl
“I spent more than a decade in social work with much of the time focused on primary health care and community mental health. I wanted to use my knowledge and experiences for health services research.”
Pumice Raft “Vitamin Shot” for Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
A giant raft of pumice is helping to sustain Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Isotopic clues to diet of early hominins
“‘We are what we eat’ is certainly a truism, but it is neither a trope nor a cliché. “
Simbister Farm, Thurso: Improving Sustainability & Biodiversity
Planting nearly 24,000 metres of hedgerows alongside a range of agri-environment areas on their farm, the Sutherland family has dramatically improved the sustainability and biodiversity of Simbister.
Improving Helicopter Pilot Skills – HeliNOTS
The HeliNOTS system outlines the non-technical skills (NTS) recognised as vital to the role of these specialised pilots.
Between Islands – Arts & Culture Project Adapts to Online
“In a strange way, the constraints of lockdown have encouraged us to think innovatively about education and public engagement” Professor Frank Rennie, Lews Castle UHI
Maps: The Shapes of Scotland
The use and meaning of maps was the subject of a fascinating online talk from Chris Fleet of the National Library of Scotland.
Museums Make Memories: #MuseumsSparkJoy
Monday 18th of May is International Museums Day.
