Tech

Scotland tops the UK league table for small firms creating new jobs, but the time taken to scale-up to critical mass is slower than elsewhere, according to new research.

Women who become pregnant soon after having a miscarriage are more likely to have a successful pregnancy than those who wait to conceive, research suggests.

Scotland’s digital skills academy has marked its first birthday by announcing it will start offering software development courses in Glasgow next year.

It has provided a warm welcome to thousands of Edinburgh youngsters since opening in 1924.

He’s the wildlife cameraman described as ‘the toughest in the business’ by Sir David Attenborough.

Last week at a major awards ceremony in London, Edinburgh beat off competition from London, Cambridge and Manchester to scoop the top prize and the title of UK’s Entrepreneurial City of the Year.

Edinburgh has great potential to build on its status as a location for globally recognised tech firms, but faces obstacles including a lack of both suitable office space and workers, according to the chairman of the Scottish Property Federation.

Cafes with free internet access have undoubtedly been one of the great boons of our modern age.

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“I had to go through two dark years before I saw the light and sales picked up.”

A simple blood test could help detect debilitating bowel disease earlier by picking up on changes in people’s DNA, Scottish scientists have discovered.

A solar lamp that can provide safe and free electricity for homes in the developed world and double up as a mobile phone charger is among seven new low-carbon projects being developed in Scotland.

I’m heading to lunch today in Glasgow. Glasgow? I’m reminded of a top entrepreneur who once said to me that Glasgow makes the money, while Edinburgh banks it. I’m not sure what to read into that one, but I’m sure you will have an opinion. Mind you, I thought Aberdeen was an economic titan at one time … not to mention the mighty Ullapool.

Irish tech start-up GrifAlgo has unveiled software that matches graduates with employers and tracks their progress once the come on board.

Scotland attracted more 
foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in 2015 than ever before, with major global players, including Apple Inc, JP Morgan and the Webhelp Group all making significant investments.

A “digital concierge” is launching in Edinburgh today, targeted at property owners and small businesses offering holiday accommodation to “close the information gap” for guests.

Scotland has a long history of producing game-changing innovations and the kind of inventive genius needed to make the next big thing happen; these are the next set of entrepreneurs to watch in 2017 and beyond.

Tropical fish have helped scientists to uncover important evidence on how immune cells in the brain can encourage tumours to grow.

It is billed as an example of “compassioante technology” that will allow the faithful to stay in touch with God, even when they can’t find a reliable WiFi signal.