Tech

Academics believe they have found the world’s oldest periodic table during a clear out in the chemistry department of St Andrews University.

Facebook says it has removed more than 500 Pages and accounts that originated in Russia, some of which it claims are linked to Moscow-based news agency Sputnik.

They are the plants which few people want, but dandelions, thistles and brambles have been revealed as the favourites for city bees, flies and other pollinators in a four-year study by the University of Edinburgh.

As Scottish businesses have enjoyed solid growth since the last recession, a new focus on entrepreneurship has seen the help and support available to start-ups vastly increase.

A Scot who is taking part in the largest ever trial for secondary progressive multiple sclerosis has spoken of the “huge boost” he initially received even though he may be on a placebo drug.

Elon Musk has revealed images of his assembled Starship hopper test rocket as the entrepreneur continues to explore ways of one day sending people to places as far as Mars.

The ‘right to be forgotten’ looks less likely to go global on Google and other search engines after an adviser at the EU’s top court said it was not justified.

Surgeons will be trained to operate with the help of a robotic assistant in Scotland for the first time.

Game Of Thrones star Maisie Williams is to visit St Andrews University next month.

The US may feel compelled to match China’s ambitions after it lands a rover on the far side of the moon, but it would be folly, writes Martyn McLaughlin.

Last year I visited the Hermitage in St Petersburg, Russia – one of the best art museums in the world. I was expecting to serenely experience its masterpieces, but my view was blocked by a wall of smart phones taking pictures of the paintings. And where I could find a bit of empty space, there were people taking selfies to create lasting memories of their visit, writes Professor Giuliana Mazzoni.

A hormone released during exercise may protect the brain against Alzheimer’s disease, research suggests.

An autonomous robot that can mix, proof and bake bread on its own is among the gadgets on show at the world’s biggest technology show.

One of Scotland’s most successful tech figures, who oversaw the growth of the world’s best-selling video game series, has become embroiled in a new row with his former employers amid a long-running legal battle.

The word “Machiavellian” is one of the most thrilling adjectives in the English language. From Othello to House Of Cards to Game Of Thrones, hundreds of shows have entertained their audiences with their intrigues and power plays.

Children have always rebelled against the idea of bedtime. Why sleep when there are so many exciting things to do?