Tag: chemicals

Scots scientists launch first chemical test to check rivers for drugs and microplastics

Environment

Eilidh Farquhar - February 9, 2024

ENVIRONMENTAL scientists at The James Hutton Institute have launched the first nationwide test on drugs and microplastics entering Scottish waters. The Scottish Government funded study...

Scottish researchers developing first-of-its-kind monitor for toxic chemicals using bioengineering

In the Scottish Press

Ivan Prothero - May 31, 2023

SCOTTISH researchers are developing a first-of-its-kind tool to monitor for toxic chemicals using bioengineering, with the potential to transform routine health and safety testing...

Edinburgh Napier Dean to lead panel discussion on “forever chemicals” after preview screening of Hollywood drama

Business

John Glover - February 24, 2020

EXPERTS will debate controversial chemicals that last forever and the threat they post to human health and the environment following a preview screening of...

Five star hotel branded “FaulTUI Towers” after family’s hair goes green and skin flakes off thanks to “chemical problems” in pool

Scottish News

John Glover - August 7, 2019

A FIVE star hotel has been branded "FaulTUI Towers" after chemicals in the pool turned a family's hair green and made their skin flake...

Workers injured in Livingston chemical spill

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - January 10, 2012

TWENTY-THREE people have been taken to hospital after a chemical leak at a warehouse in Livingston. The workers were affected by fumes after Denatonium benzoate...