The University of Aberdeen has been awarded nearly £44,000 to help bring to life its museum collections virtually as part of a Covid recovery grant.
Creating Virtual Collections
Most Scots Are Keeping to the #Covid Rules
The majority of Scots are following Covid guidance although women are better than men and young people at following the rules.
The Potato Bean: A Potential Protein Source
Scientists in Scotland searching for a high protein vegetable source are examining the possibilities of Apios Americana, the American bean plant.
Study Looks at the Long-Term Effects of #Covid19
The research ultimately aims to improve the support and care available to those affected by ‘long Covid’ through the sharing of its findings with patients, their families and carers, and healthcare professionals.
International Travel Linked to Increase in Covid Deaths
A new study comparing countries most severely hit by COVID-19 during the first wave of the pandemic has found that international travel showed the biggest impact on increases in death rates.
Migration North May Be Key To Survival of Threatened Seabirds
Fieldworkers and volunteer citizen scientists have collected around 50,000 observations from more than 2,500 individuals, providing precious information on survival and location of individual shags.
‘After the Plague’ The Answer Is In The Bones
“By comparing the skeletal trauma of remains buried in various locations within a town like Cambridge, we can gauge the hazards of daily life experienced by different spheres of medieval society.”
Research Highlights Impact of IVF Treatment Delays Due To #Covid
Delays to IVF treatment brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic could reduce the amount of live births in women over 40 by almost a quarter.
Climate Change Threat to Canada’s Arctic Charr
“Our results suggest widespread declines in abundance and weight in Labrador Arctic Charr populations in the 1990’s that corresponds to both a well-documented cold temperature anomaly and declines in other species. “
Memories of The Zoology Museum at Aberdeen University
The University of Aberdeen’s Zoology Museum which turned 50 on December 17 has launched a Memories Project to gather the recollections of visitors over the decades as part of a year-long programme of celebrations.
