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solutions for Scotland
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Can a Norwegian seafood giant allay locals’ fears over a Highland fish farm?
Academics and fish farms are teaming up to tackle big challenges like fish welfare, algae blooms, and sustainable innovations in aquaculture. But will it work?
FFS Explains: Scotland’s drug crisis
Ferret Fact Service looked at the data behind the Scotland's drug crisis, and its impact on the country today.
Explained: The rise of online misogyny
Misogynistic attitudes have existed throughout history, but some young men are being caught up in a newly-packaged version…
Toxic? How do we tackle the rise of misogyny fuelled by online hate
Online misogyny is being turbo-charged by the manosphere, and the toxic algorithms target young men. So could workshops about the need for all men to be part of the solution make a difference?
Explained: Scotland’s carbon storage
Ferret Fact Service looks at the ways carbon storage can be done through natural processes, and how successfully we have protected them.
‘The spark is lit’: Can AI revolutionise Scotland’s healthcare?
“It’s like Rolls Royce building a full simulation of an engine, with millions of parts. They build a model and can simulate all kinds of failure and tolerance rates,” says Professor Ian Simpson.
Explained: Why are Scottish universities worried about money?
We looked at the viability of Scotland’s higher education funding, the sources of university funding, and how the situation compares to the rest of the UK.
Universities on the edge: How can we solve the funding crisis?
Despite their reputation for excellence, universities in Scotland find themselves in the midst of a growing financial crisis. How should it be tackled?
Explainer: Scotland’s private rental sector
The Ferret looks at the impact that Scottish Government legislation on the number of rental properties and landlords in Scotland.