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Scottish expertise helps develop IoT sensors for developing nations

A LOW-COST Internet of Things (IoT) sensor system being developed with Scottish expertise could have "huge" impacts in developing nations. Technology start-up Aqsen Innovations has...

Snapper left in awe after spotting rare exotic bird – marking only 19th sighting in the area since 1860

A PHOTOGRAPHER has shared of how she was left in awe after managing to capture snaps of a rare exotic bird - which marked...

Namibia’s first paediatric operating room installed by Scottish charity

Safe surgery for children thanks to milestone installation A UK CHARITY has installed the first dedicated paediatric operating room in Namibia, giving thousands of children...

Cape Town woman hoping to fly to UK for life-changing spinal surgery after virus left her unable to walk

A CAPE TOWN woman is hoping to fly to the UK for life-changing spinal surgery after a virus left her unable to walk or...

Collaborative plan aims to reduce cost and carbon footprint of surgery across Africa

AN AMBITIOUS plan has today been announced to reduce the cost and carbon footprint of surgery whilst increasing quality across countries in Africa. The plan...

Scottish Government releases £250k of grants to assist in African hunger crisis

THE SCOTTISH Government has released grants for two charities to assist in the hunger crisis currently affecting Africa. Grants totalling £250,000 are being given to...

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