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Hutton forensic soil scientist in multi-agency search for Moira Anderson

The James Hutton Institute March 17, 2017

Professor Lorna Dawson, a forensic soil scientist based at The James Hutton Institute, has joined a team of Police Scotland detectives as they commence a full scientific examination of a site in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire as part of the investigation into the disappearance of 11-year-old Moira Anderson.

Action on climate change: protecting our peatlands

The Scottish Government March 15, 2017

An £8 million investment will restore peatlands and help reduce carbon emissions, Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has revealed as she opened the funding for applications today.

Data farming provides new insights on soil fertility

British Geological Survey March 09, 2017

Scientists from the British Geological Survey and NRM Laboratories have found a novel way of using soil data to assess soil fertility.

Scottish soils featured in art and science crossover project

The James Hutton Institute February 28, 2017

Samples from Scotland’s National Soil Archive hosted at The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen have been used for the art and science project Geologic Intimacy (Yu no Hana) by artist Ilana Halperin, which highlights the historical connections between Japan and Scotland.

A new look for Scotland's soils

Scotland's environment web October 03, 2016

The Scotland’s soils website is part of the Scotland’s environment web family, and provides data and information on Scotland’s soils

Valuing your soils

SRUC September 26, 2016

As part of the recently published “Valuing Your Soils” guidance, new videos using case-studies of real farmers’ experiences are now available on the Farming and Water Scotland website.

Hutton forensic soil scientist in multi-agency search for Moira Anderson

Action on climate change: protecting our peatlands

Data farming provides new insights on soil fertility

Scottish soils featured in art and science crossover project

A new look for Scotland's soils

Valuing your soils

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