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How ‘radioactive’ scaffolds could improve medical imaging and disease detection
We usually just assume that radioactivity is bad for us – but radiation offers extraordinary benefits. Combining radioactive isotopes like fluorine-18 with metals creates...

Ginger myth busting: seems like the stereotype is spot on
Scotland has the highest percentage of people with red hair in the world but why is red hair more common in Scotland? The secret...

Bringing dinosaurs back to life
Technology can reveal the colour of fossilised feathers unlocking the vibrant world of extinct species. https://rse.org.uk/resources/resource/blog/bringing-dinosaurs-back-to-life/

The greening of the Arctic
The warming climate is causing tundra ecosystems to change at an alarming rate. Flourishing plant life, shifting habitats, and the delicate balance of Arctic...