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Waste Gum from Indian Trees Gives Supercapacitors Longer Life
Scientists from Scotland, South Korea, and India have used waste gum from Indian trees to forge a greener path for supercapacitors. They have combined gum kondagogu—a polysaccharide from the bark of the Cochlospermum Gossypium tree—with sodium alginate to form a sponge-like substance known as “KS.” This new biopolymer is added to the acidic electrolyte found…
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Glasgow’s Three Semiconductor Start-Ups Join UK Incubator
Three emerging tech projects from the University of Glasgow have been chosen to join a UK government-backed programme for new semiconductor companies. The programme is run by SiliconCatalyst.UK and is set to help these early ventures build strong roots and grow. RX Watt Ltd is working on a system that sends power and data together…
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Scotland Gives Dog Safety Measures a Boost
Scotland is increasing its efforts to help police and dog wardens manage dangerous and uncontrolled dogs. The Scottish Government announced this plan at the Responsible Dog Ownership Summit last September. The police and dog wardens will get almost £200,000 in funding. Police Scotland received £166,000 to train its officers to recognize banned breeds. This money…
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Scotland Proposes Rent Cap to Ease Tenant Woes
The Scottish Government has lodged changes to the Housing (Scotland) Bill that aim to rein in rising rents. The new rules would keep rent hikes in areas with rent control to the Consumer Price Index rate plus 1%, though they cannot rise more than 6% in total. These limits would count for rent hikes both…
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Biodegradable Soil Sensors Promise Greener, Smarter Farming
Engineers at the University of Glasgow have developed a ground-breaking screen-printed sensor that can be left to break down in soil after use. The sensor is meant to track soil traits such as pH and temperature. It is made from materials that, when they decay, serve as plant food. The sensor is part of the…
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Unison Warns of Soaring Private Ambulance Costs Amid Scottish NHS Funding Boost
Scottish health boards are increasingly spending on private ambulance services as budgets tighten, according to new figures released by UNISON. Data shows that spending by five NHS boards rose from £0.52 million in 2020/21 to £1.34 million in 2024/25 – an increase of over 150%. When figures from three additional boards were added, the total…