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Edinburgh International Science Festival 2015: Easter Weekend Events
We sent some of our writers out to get an impression of the many events that were on offer during the Edinburgh International Science Festival's opening weekend... Read more »| 16 Apr 2015 -
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Get Enlightened: Edinburgh International Science Festival 2015
We look ahead to this year's Edinburgh International Science Festival, featuring biking superstars, cutting-edge climate science, drug discussions and a whole lot more. Read more »| 20 Mar 2015 -
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Light Fidelity: An Interview with Prof. Harald Haas
A near future where we'll be streaming the internet from LED light bulbs? We interviewed Prof. Harald Haas about the prospect of a brighter Li-Fi-enabled world, and discussed the burgeoning technological developments of this Edinburgh-based project. Read more »| 20 Mar 2015 -
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Science Fiction to Science Fact
From when we get up in the morning, to when we go to bed, our technologies are an integrated part of our daily existence; they are shaping our human experien... Read more »| 19 Mar 2015 -
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Surf's Up: Wavegarden planned for Ratho quarry
Surfers, grab your boards – Wavegarden is coming to Edinburgh Read more »| 09 Mar 2015 -
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Starting Up: Thin Edge of the WEDG
Manchester-based start-up WEDG is riding on the power of crowdfunding to tackle data insecurity Read more »| 08 Dec 2014
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Opinion: The Cultural Podcasts You Need In Your Life, Now
Not so long ago the podcast was a relatively obscure audio medium, but today it’s a burgeoning cultural force demanding to be listened to... literally Read more »| 17 Nov 2014 -
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Pay Per Laugh, Not Per Seat
A reaction-tracking app could allow audience members to pay only if comedy actually makes them laugh Read more »| 11 Nov 2014 -
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Monkey See, Monkey Do Online
The celebrity iCloud hack: same old motivation, different medium Read more »| 06 Oct 2014 -
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The Right to be Forgotten vs The Public Interest
Opinion: the right to be forgotten makes a strange exception of online life Read more »| 22 Aug 2014 -
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Reinventing the Patron
Crowdfunding is bringing the arts back towards a patronage model. Sculptor Carrie Fertig and IndieGoGo pro Anastasia Emmanuel discuss how the internet can give an idea wings Read more »| 01 Aug 2014 -
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Sebastian Errazuriz: 12 Shoes for 12 Lovers
Bombardment with images is making us aesthetically obese, but 21st century tech is equipping artists with a new range of tools, says artist and designer Sebastian Errazuriz Read more »| 01 Aug 2014 -
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Digital Tools for a Smooth Festival Ride
How did people figure out the festivals in the old days? Who knows. Now we have smartphones. Here's what you need to get you through August with the maximum amount of free time for beer Read more »| 30 Jul 2014 -
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Facebook: Your Slightly Manipulative But Accommodating Friend
Encouraging people to sign up as organ donors seems nice, as does standing up for transgender people. Seeing how you react to manipulated input, not so much. Friend or foe? Read more »| 16 Jul 2014 -
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Transistor: Ready To Broadcast
With the acclaim from Bastion under his belt, we spoke to Greg Kasavin of Supergiant Games about his team’s latest work, Transistor Read more »| 20 May 2014