A UK instrument has captured the first sounds ever recorded directly from Mars.
The NASA InSight lander, which is supported by the UK Space Agency, has recorded a haunting, low rumble caused by vibrations from the wind. These vibrations were detected by an ultra-sensitive seismometer, developed in the UK, and an air pressure sensor sitting on the lander’s deck. Continue reading The song of Mars: sounds from The Red Planet
Edinburgh residents are in for a treat as Fort Kinnaird is set to host a series of festive feel-good events for shoppers over twelve days in the run up to Christmas. Continue reading Fort Kinnaird launches 12 days of Christmas Kindness
Updated research shows that Christmas shoppers who walk to high streets could be spending more than those who drive there. Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking launched its updated research, ‘The Pedestrian Pound’ in Edinburgh yesterday. Continue reading Shoppers on foot spend up to six times more than those who drive, says charity
Edinburgh Integrated Joint Board have reported an overspend of 4.7m for the period to the end of July 2018, and that this is projected to rise to £11.9m by the end of the financial year. Scottish Conservatives are urging the Scottish Government to step in ease the pressure on Edinburgh’s IJB. Continue reading Edinburgh faces social care financial crisis
The Scottish SPCA is urging people in Edinburgh and the Lothians to carefully consider the dangers of buying a pet for a present this Christmas. Continue reading The Scottish SPCA warns people against buying pets for presents at Christmas
Scottish Business Minister to join line-up at event to make disability more visible in the workplace
The Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills will be joining senior Scottish business leaders, artists and campaigners at a free conference in Edinburgh on Tuesday 11 December, aimed at improving openness in the workplace around disability. Continue reading Exploring Identity: Disability and identity Conference
Edinburgh engineers working on the UK’s next-gen combat aircraft pause to mark the site’s history, as gyros originally designed for WWII Spitfires cease production. Continue reading Gyros no more at Leonardo
Police have released images of a man they wish to trace as part of their ongoing inquiries into a serious assault in Haymarket. Continue reading Serious assault on Morrison Street: images released
TENANTS from an Edinburgh retirement housing development have been taken back in time with a play showcasing 1950s Leith. Continue reading The 1950s shine for Leith tenants
