3 Jun 2019
James Hutton: Scotland’s forgotten genius
The James Hutton Institute
“Hutton’s approach epitomises the Institute’s purpose, intent and values. He was willing to stand up to dogma, based on the rigorous pursuit of observation and science.
30 May 2019
Hutton expertise contributes to proposed climate change Scottish legislation
The James Hutton Institute
"Researching how we alter our systems and develop new systems of agricultural production using agroecological principles, is very aligned with the need to mitigate our greenhouse gas emissions"
29 May 2019
Hutton scientists contribute evidence to parliamentary investigation into UK forensic science
The James Hutton Institute
"We were able to provide evidence on the delivery of geoscience in aspects of search and as trace evidence across the legal systems in England and Wales and in Scotland"
24 May 2019
Plant health experts gather to strengthen Scotland’s resilience
The James Hutton Institute
"It is vital to adopt a co-ordinated approach across sectors to monitoring plant diseases, as well as helping stakeholders understand how to improve their plant health capabilities"
21 May 2019
A berry healthy heart study: How do berries help the heart?
The Rowett Institute
Overweight men are being invited to take part in a 'berry' exciting new nutritional study, which may help find ways to decrease the risk of developing heart disease in healthy populations.
20 May 2019
Professor Lorna Dawson honoured with Expert Witness 2019 award
The James Hutton Institute
"Lorna's team has helped put some of the UK’s most evil killers behind bars by using forensic geology techniques to unearth vital hidden clues"
14 May 2019
Traditional water management practices highlighted in new UN book
The James Hutton Institute
"Our study investigates how communities are adapting to the increasing severity of droughts and poor access to water, to assess the impact of environmental change on custodial water practices and traditional environmental knowledge"
9 May 2019
Protein replacement poses challenge for global agricultural systems
The James Hutton Institute
“Switching to a plant-based diet may not be as simple as previously thought. All of these options would require major changes in the structure of global agricultural production and address the barriers associated with current agri-food systems."
8 May 2019
Arable Scotland: a brand new arable event for Scotland
The James Hutton Institute
“Events like Arable Scotland offer a chance to get the entire industry together, to discuss what we need to do to thrive, and to really make a difference to the Scottish arable sector”
8 May 2019
Heat stress study aims to protect potato yields
The James Hutton Institute
"Understanding this mechanism is an important step towards the future development of heat-tolerant potato plants"
7 May 2019
Start to Farm conference to gather aspiring UK farming entrepreneurs
The James Hutton Institute
"It’s an opportunity to bring together those looking to establish their own farming businesses and provide a setting where they can meet other entrepreneurs alongside leading industry professionals"
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7 May 2019
Hutton Athena SWAN commitment awarded Bronze status to 2022
The James Hutton Institute
“The James Hutton Institute is thoroughly committed to developing the potential of all members of staff. Having Athena SWAN Bronze status and, more importantly, our ongoing commitment to the Athena SWAN Charter will help towards this.”
6 May 2019
Nature’s dangerous decline ‘unprecedented’: IPBES report
The James Hutton Institute
"We cannot continue to manage our environment with a view that degradation does not matter if we cannot see it, or if it transpires elsewhere... the costs of doing nothing far outweigh the costs of tackling this degradation at the source"
3 May 2019
Blight map reveals evolution of potato disease in Europe in 2018
The James Hutton Institute
“Three emerging clones increased their combined frequency from 10% in 2016 to 36% of the population in 2018”
1 May 2019
Plant Teams Field Lab: heritage grains and crop innovation for crofters
The James Hutton Institute
"Delegates will be able to learn about new research into heritage grains like bere barley, an ancient type of Scottish barley, and which species mixtures are particularly suited to the West of Scotland"
23 Apr 2019
Pint of Science: Bringing scientific research down the local
The James Hutton Institute
“This year's festival will feature some fantastically creative events cooked up by our endlessly ambitious volunteers, showcasing some of the nation's most brilliant researchers in their local pubs and cafes”
23 Apr 2019
Community energy in Europe ‘more diverse’ than in the past 50 years
The James Hutton Institute
“For social innovation to fulfil its potential to empower citizens in delivering cleaner, fairer, energy systems, the support of governments and energy companies alike is crucial”
19 Apr 2019
Enhancing the provision of environmental information through machine learning
The James Hutton Institute
“More collaboration between public authorities, users and researchers is necessary to explore further applications of digital technologies, with social and natural scientists, to improve the provision and use of environmental information”
17 Apr 2019
Lynbreck Croft wins inaugural NEWBIE Award for Innovative New Entrants
The James Hutton Institute
“The winners had not a ‘thinking outside of the box’ approach but instead a ‘there is no box there’ vision, which showed an unconstrained desire to squeeze every ounce out of their business”
15 Apr 2019
Thousands of species at risk from native oak decline
The James Hutton Institute
“We hope that this work will help us start thinking now about how our woodlands could look in hundreds of years and the biodiversity they might support.”