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These resources are from RSE Fellows, members of the Young Academy of Scotland, RSE research awardees, and medallists. These resources do not necessarily reflect the views of the RSE but are an opportunity for those in the RSE community to share their expertise and updates in their work.
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In a system of fiscal devolution, where should the balance of financial risk lie: with the UK government or the devolved institutions?
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An independent Scotland would have two viable currency choices: continued use of £GBP or the establishment of a new Scottish currency.
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Five examples of how public opinion data can help us to understand Scottish constitutional attitudes.
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Dr Vaishak Belle discusses the potential for learned algorithms to be biased and discriminate against certain groups, while looking at what lies ahead for addressing ethical challenges for artificial intelligence.
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Dr Eve Poole considers the importance of reflecting human agency, values, and our ‘junk code’ in developing advanced artificial intelligence.
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Dr Neil McDonnell takes us into the metaverse, highlighting the potential for extended reality to enrich the quality and accessibility of educational content.
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Professor Andrew Manches considers the effects of technology and increasing screen time on children – questioning our fears and dystopian visions about its proliferation in children’s lives.
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Professor Lee Cronin questions the hype around AI, highlighting some fundamental misconceptions, but looks to a future where it could have a key role in drug discovery.
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Dr Atoosa Kasirzadeh contrasts the opportunities and ethical challenges with the advancement of machine learning and generative AI.
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Professor Erik Gauger argues that better understanding photosynthesis could inspire engineered solutions for developing clean and inexpensive energy.
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Kenny Kemp highlights the innovation and influence of Robert Bryson FRSE and sons in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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This panel discussion reflects on the challenges of Scottish devolution and the relationship with the rest of the UK.
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The Winter 2022 edition of ReSourcE delves into technological advancement and disruption as a primary focus. We hear from experts and leading thinkers within the RSE Fellowship and beyond on the rapidly-accelerating innovation in technology across multiple disciplines, while considering the wider implications for society.
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Professor Dorothy H Crawford states that vaccines against cancer-causing viruses are a growing source of hope.
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Professor Fiona Macpherson explores perceptual diversity and introduces The Perception Census.
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I was standing in a rainforest in Latin America 19 years ago when I first fully appreciated the devastating impact human activity is having on our planet. Since that day, I’ve been on a mission to further conservation efforts and nature-based solutions powered by satellite imaging data and innovation. While on-the-ground field work remains vital […]
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Professor Barbara Webb highlights how engineers are learning from the powerful circuits of an insect’s brain in technological innovation.
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Professor Nicola Stanley-Wall shines a light on the unsung heroes of the microbial world, explaining how a greater understanding of how tiny life forms work together could lead to remarkable scientific breakthroughs.
