World Wide Web must emerge from ‘adolescence’, says creator on 30th anniversary
The World Wide Web needs to rediscover its strengths and grow into maturity, its designer Tim Berners-Lee said today at the beginning of a celebration to mark the 30th anniversary…
First gigabit LiFi for next generation mobile devices to go on show this month
Edinburgh’s pureLiFi will be demoing the first gigabit LiFi components in a commercial device at Mobile World Congress later this month. “Gigabit LiFi is not only fast, it’s more reliable,…
Isn’t BIM just CAD by a different name?
Achieving an understanding that BIM and CAD are as different as chalk and cheese is the first step to delivering better buildings, efficiently and at a lower cost. We need…
Glasgow School of Art unveils ‘groundbreaking’ immersive 3D exhibit
A ‘groundbreaking’ immersive 3D exhibit focused on one of The Glasgow School of Art’s collection of plaster casts will be unveiled today. It was created by the GSA’s School of…
The iPhone’s ‘notch’ could get smaller, or disappear altogether
Apple supplier AMS said today it had developed a light and infrared proximity sensor that can sit behind a smartphone’s screen, reducing the area required for such sensors and so…
With a click of the fingers, researchers foresee a new user interface
The way we interact with computers, smart watches, and other devices could be transformed after computer scientists at St Andrews University made further advances in the use of miniature radar. The…
The Exascale: a billion billion reasons why the global supercomputing ‘arms race’ is heating up
Mark Parsons sounds remarkably alert for a man who is just back from an exhausting tour of some of the world’s biggest supercomputing functions and facilities. In the previous fortnight…
The art of the possible
Autonomous vehicles, the internet of things, virtual and augmented reality, big data, artificial intelligence, smart cities applications, 5G, and distributed ledger technology, of which blockchain is one example. They all…
Driving innovation in Scotland’s law sector
As a nation, Scotland rightly is proud of its history of innovation. As a profession however, lawyers around the globe have been slower to harness the advantages technology can bring….
Software can help track waste on construction projects
Waste in the construction industry is often seen as inevitable – regardless of whether you are building a new house or office, a road or a railway track, or refurbishing…
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We need to shout about our successes. Liz Fletcher on celebrating women in biotech
Throughout my career in biotechnology and life sciences, I have seen many women leading ground-breaking research studies in their fields of expertise. Yet, and I include myself in this, we…
Getting the best out of patient data is key to unlocking future health benefits in Scotland
It is important that clinicians’ voices are heard in the consultation around Scotland’s new health and care data strategy, which closes this week (12 August). Busy GPs like myself are the trusted…
How motherhood helped me be a better leader
Consider this an open letter to anyone I have worked with before I became a mother and before I fully understood how being a parent is actually a prized asset…
‘We cannot achieve our goals without entrepreneurs’ – Kate Forbes on vision for new ‘tech scaler’ network
From the very start of my ministerial career, I have had responsibility for the Scottish tech sector – and I can still say what I have said from the start,…
Finding a role in cyber was ‘tough’ for Cheryl Torano. Now she’s determined to help other women join an under-represented industry
When I decided to upskill to change careers at the age of 30 and dive into the digital world, I knew I would be starting out at the bottom of…
Why innovation and marketing are the perfect partners to make changes that matter
With the rapid evolution of traditional marketing and the appearance of digital marketing, technology and innovation has become part of any marketer’s life without the need of working for a…
Transitioning to a four-day week – CEO’s vow to strike a healthier balance in the workplace
I came to Scotland nearly 20 years ago from Ireland, with no contacts but a lot of determination. While Ireland will always be my home, Scotland has given me amazing…
Women Lead: The female-led company championing intuitive working
Over the last two years, the pandemic forced a shift to more remote and flexible working practices. Whilst we might be seeing a “return to normal”, some companies are choosing…