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Sep 9, 20192 min read

Local Lab: Is there still hope for our endangered coral reefs?

Around the world, the long-term survival of reefs is in question because of the environmental stress that climate change is placing on them.

Aug 9, 20192 min read

Local Lab: What goes on in the space between the stars?

Why are anti-oxidants good for our health? And how are these questions even related? Lindsey St. Mary is an Environmental Toxicologist...

Jul 24, 20192 min read

Local Lab: Can taking up new activities improve the health and wellbeing of older people?

Dr Alan Gow is one of six researchers from Heriot-Watt University taking part in this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of the...