University of Edinburgh Archives

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September 1, 2025

Climate Change Makes Fatal Rain Events 15-20% More Likely

Climate change has made intense rainfall events 15-20% more likely, according to new research from the University of Edinburgh. The study examined weather patterns similar to those that contributed to the fatal

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Health

90% of Rugby Players Report Mental Health Benefits, University of Edinburgh Study Finds

A comprehensive study by the University of Edinburgh has found that 90% of rugby players experience mental health benefits from participating in the sport. The research, published in the BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine journal, surveyed 500 adult players

December 29, 2024

Wind Maintenance Costs Cut by 97% with AI-Powered Robots Stabilizing in High Seas

Energy·Robotics

Thanks to new autonomous robotics technology developed at the University of Edinburgh called Project UNITE, offshore wind maintenance costs could plummet by 97%. The