Science magazine hits Edinburgh

A new magazine aimed at scientists and lay enthusiasts launched this week in Edinburgh. Following in the footsteps of BlueSci—a magazine produced in Cambridge for the past five years—EUSci, which is produced by a team from the University of Edinburgh, seeks to bring the format to the Scottish capital.

Designed to be accessible to non-scientists as well as being informative for researchers across the University of Edinburgh, the magazine features focus slots, which expand upon basic terms before discussing recent research on the subject. The first issue—which covers the academic period up to Christmas—includes a focus on stem cell research, as well as shorter articles on bioluminescence and, intriguingly, hermaphrodite worms.

A statement released by the team reads: “EUSci Magazine aims to provide an opportunity for students and staff of the University of Edinburgh to experience science writing, editing and magazine production. EUSci has been based on the University of Cambridge's science publication, BlueSci, which is now in its fifth year.”

Speaking to The Journal, editor Lara Moss said: "I am really pleased to be able to announce the launch of EUSci, a science magazine I started simply because I had really enjoyed working on the University of Cambridge magazine, BlueSci, and wanted something similar to get involved with in Edinburgh. I really hope that EUSci will help science communication in Edinburgh, by providing a forum for students and staff of the University to discuss their work, interests and science in Edinburgh in general."