Day: December 8, 2018

The song of Mars: sounds from The Red Planet

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

Shoppers on foot spend up to six times more than those who drive, says charity

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 faces social care financial crisis

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

Exploring Identity: Disability and identity Conference

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