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"We don’t just do science for science sake. We strive to do science that has an impact, this is technology that can do that across a whole range of different sectors." The James Hutton Institute celebrated reinforcing its extensive analytical chemistry capabilities for research and commercial work with a launch evening and ribbon cutting for their new Thermal Ionisation Mass Spectrometer. The £500K investment will allow the Institute and its commercial subsidiary, James Hutton Limited, to provide inorganic isotope measurements with unrivalled levels of precision and accuracy. More information

"Our Directors of Science share responsibility for developing and delivering the Institute’s Science Strategy through strategic planning, resource management and the maintenance and enhancement of scientific quality" Following a recruitment exercise, the James Hutton Institute is pleased to confirm the appointment of Professor Lesley Torrance and Professor Deborah Roberts to the posts of Directors of Science on a permanent basis with immediate effect. Related content Senior Management Team Lesley Torrance More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089

Cumbernauld Glen "Our research is critical to what the project is trying to achieve, and the project overall is a great opportunity for collaboration. We want to examine whether benefits arising from ecosystems do indeed change as a result of different types of interventions" Researchers at the James Hutton Institute have become important partners in a project which aims to improve green spaces in a Lanarkshire town. Cumbernauld Living Landscape, a partnership between the Scottish Wildlife Trust, North Lanarkshire Council, Conservation Volunteers, Sanctuary Scotland and the James Hutton

"The International Barley Hub is showing again that research in this area can yield great returns on investing in basic understanding of barley" Scientists from the International Barley Hub have discovered a genetic pathway to improved barley grain size and uniformity, a finding which may help breeders develop future varieties suited to the needs of growers and distillers. Related content Cell and Molecular Sciences More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428 (switchboard) or +44 (0)7791 193918 (mobile). read more