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Breakthrough advancements in soliton dynamics
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University have demonstrated optical soliton dynamics in gas-filled hollow capillary fibres for the first time.
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One of Scotland’s first ever computer science graduates visits Heriot-Watt
Heriot-Watt’s first ever computer science graduate, and the second in the country, recently returned to his former university to see how things had changed.
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Giant beaver’s diet could be key to its extinction, research finds
A Heriot-Watt postgraduate student has discovered something surprising about the diet of an extinct animal that could explain why the genus died out.
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Researchers receive major funding boost to aid cancer diagnosis
Researchers from Heriot-Watt University’s Natantis team are developing an innovative device that could revolutionise the way blood samples are prepared for use in cancer diagnosis.
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Scientist named as a Nation's Lifesaver
A new campaign celebrating the societal impact of universities in the UK has selected a Heriot-Watt professor as one of its ambassadors.