​J.K. Rowling lost her mother to multiple sclerosis at 45; in 2010, she donated £10 million for an Edinburgh research clinic in her mother’s name, and the facility now helps thousands of people with brain conditions

​J.K. Rowling lost her mother to multiple sclerosis at 45; in 2010, she donated £10 million for an Edinburgh research clinic in her mother’s name, and the facility now helps thousands of people with brain conditions

J.K. Rowling opened the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic in memory of her mother, who died of multiple sclerosis. The clinic focuses on research and treatment of various neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. The funding aims to attract world-class researchers to develop new therapies and potentially find a cure. It has already … Read more

Meet the world’s highest-ranking penguin Sir Nils Olav III, set to become a father after partner lays egg; Edinburgh Zoo welcomes first king penguin egg in 17 years

Meet the world’s highest-ranking penguin Sir Nils Olav III, set to become a father after partner lays egg; Edinburgh Zoo welcomes first king penguin egg in 17 years

A royal arrival! Sir Nils Olav III and Connie are preparing to become parents after laying Edinburgh Zoo’s first king penguin egg in 17 years. (Photo: SWNS) The world’s highest-ranking penguin, Major General Sir Nils Olav III, Baron of Bouvet Island, is set to become a father after his new partner, Connie, laid an egg … Read more

Wildfires: What can the UK and other countries learn from Australia’s world-leading fire response system?

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Edinburgh Wildfires are becoming a feature of Britain’s hot, dry climate, as they are across much of Europe. Wildfires: What can the UK and other countries learn from Australia’s world-leading fire response system? In July 2026, fires ravaged parts of the UK within days, particularly the extinct volcano Arthur’s Seat in the center of Edinburgh. … Read more