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Some dogs are more likley than others to deliver painful bites.

10 breeds of adorable dog that are most likely to bite

Research has shown which dog breeds are most likely to live to a ripe old age.

Research reveals the average lifespan of 18 popular dog breeds

Do elephants like human visitors at the zoo?

Which animals like zoo visitors and which ones don’t

Women are far more likely to die after a heart attack than men, a new study has revealed. Picture: Getty Images

Women more than twice as likely to die after heart attack than men, says study

Dog owners are being warned that raw dog foods could be poisonous

Urgent deadly pet food warning for dog owners

Male instructor giving directions to an adolescent girl during her lesson

UK’s top 10 cities for learner drivers revealed

Clinical trials are now under way in Scotland to assess whether the tool can help doctors reduce pressure on overcrowded emergency departments

AI could help improve heart attack diagnosis, Scottish study suggests

The new butterfly colours look very similar to the Eye of Sauron (Photo: Natural History Museum)

Butterfly named after Lord of the Rings villain

Raw pheasant pet food has been discovered to have "very high" quantities of lead from shotgun pellets, posing a health danger to dogs.

Lead poisoning found in raw pheasant pet food, study finds

Medicinal cannabis can help relieve pain caused by cancer, study finds.

Study finds medicinal cannabis can help relieve pain caused by cancer

A Pictish standing stone at Rhynie

New research sheds light on origins of ancient Picts

Flat-faced dogs like dogs are twice as likely to suffer with heatstroke than dogs with normal snouts.

The 10 breeds of adorable dog that are most likely to develop heatstroke

Nearly half of all senior hospital doctors in Scotland aged 50 and over intend to retire before normal pension age, according to researchers from the University of Dundee. Picture: PA Wire/PA Images

Half of older doctors plan to retire before pension age

Budget ranges at smaller convenience stores rarely stocked says Which?

A migrating salmon jumps up the Falls of Shin, near the village of Bonar Bridge.

10 of the best salmon fishing rivers in Scotland

Which biscuit do you enjoy with a brew?

Study reveals best biscuits for dunking in tea- including Bourbons

Smartwatches often come with sophisticated fitness trackers that can analyze every move.

Your smart watch can reveal signs of heart failure, study says

Heatwave and drought could put butterflies in trouble

First News: Butterflies in trouble

New research shows that humans could outlive the current record age of 122 by several decades, as advancements in technology and nutrition increase longevity.

Humans could live decades longer than current record age of 122

Minister for Health and Social Care Humza Yousaf before the start of First Minster's Questions (FMQs) in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Humza Yousaf would consider raising the price of alcohol under MUP

Scotland's outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon chairs her final Cabinet meeting at Bute House. She has described the minimum unit pricing scheme as one of her proudest achievements while in office. Picture: Andy Buchanan - Pool/Getty Images

Sturgeon hails minimum unit pricing as one of her proudest achievements

Minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol has been linked to a 13% drop in deaths from alcohol consumption, according to a study. Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

MUP led to 150 fewer alcohol deaths a year, researchers claim

Artificial sweetener found in fizzy diet drinks ‘has unexpected effect on immune system’, study finds

Artificial sweetener ‘has unexpected effect on immune system’

UK to trial new groundbreaking endometriosis treatment

A new study show that video games are not harmful to children’s brain development.

New study finds video games are not harmful to children’s brains

An urban fox with meat in its mouth, as badgers, hedgehogs, foxes and cats are fighting and having stand-offs over food left in British gardens. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Wildlife such as badgers and hedgehogs fighting over leftover food in gardens

A nurse preparing to give a patient a vaccine Picture: PA

Scottish researchers dispel Covid-19 vaccine miscarriage claims

Researchers at the University of Leeds say carbon rationing - where each person would have an equal and limited allowance - could offer a fast and fair way to slash greenhouse gas emissions

Could rationing be used in the war on climate change?

Three Shires Head. A waterfall and packhorse stone bridge at Three Shires Head in the Peak District National Park.

Experts unveil best UK road trips ahead of February half term

Glastonbury Festival’s iconic Pyramid Stage could become a permanent fixture.

Less than 1 in 5 people expected to get Glastonbury tickets

Mary Queen of Scots depicted in circa 1558 when she was about 16 (Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Discovery of Mary, Queen of Scots' secret, coded letters is historic

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers. Picture Jan Kruger/Getty Images

Playing golf better for health than Nordic walking, study finds

air pollution car exhaust vehicle gasses traffic jam gv

Air pollution linked to depression by new study

Experts warn that these common foods can increase cancer risk

The wreck of the Klein Hollandia (Photo: Cathy de Lara)

Shipwreck off UK coast identified as 17th century Dutch warship

Rogue AI could eradicate humans, warn scientists

Analysing loyalty card data could help doctors spot ovarian cancer cases earlier.

Loyalty card data could help spot ovarian cancer earlier

A juvenile short-finned pilot whale. Picture: Rod Penrose/PA Wire

Whale stranding shows impact of climate change, say scientists

Earth’s inner core may have started spinning in a new direction, accord to scientists.

Earth’s inner core may have started spinning in a new direction

People of all ages were delighted to see the return of the Loony Dook and this plucky pensioner was determined to get a good view from the beach!

Can early retirement lead to a decline in cognitive ability?

Skara Brae village on Orkney is one of the key Neolithic sites in North West Europe with a study finding that violence and warfare was rife during the period. PIC: World Heritage Encyclopedia.

Skeleton study finds violence and warfare 'widespread' during Neolithic period

The study suggests some youngsters are having difficulty with communication after lockdown.

Covid lockdowns blamed for rise in communications difficulties in chidlren

Researchers say the UK should swap to bread made out of legumes.

Researchers urge UK to switch to broad bean based bread

Psychologist believes TikTok’s ‘lucky girl syndrome’ has truth to it

Research showed that 1:27pm and 2:06pm are the time many workers start to feel the dreaded “afternoon slump” (Credit: Getty Images)

This is the exact time office workers experience an ‘afternoon slump’

Giving under-18s the vote makes them more likely to keep voting in elections, a study has shown.

Giving the vote to under-18s boosts voter participation, study shows

Shovelling snow for 30 minutes burns 200 calories, researchers found (photo: Adobe)

How to get fit without leaving your home and garden

Commuters on their way to work cross London Bridge in central London.

‘Worst yet to come’ for those affected by the cost of living crisis

Scientists find that Labradors are the dumbest dogs

Edinburgh Airport - the busiest flight hub in Scotland. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Holiday firms expect 'Sunshine Saturday' bookings to return to pre-Covid levels

Digital wallets are the future

Android warning: Malware that steals passwords & how to avoid found

A new list has revealed which of our favourite festive hits will be on the stereo of those driving home for Christmas

Driving home for Christmas: Top festive tunes for car journeys

Due to a boom in online shopping during lockdown, Amazon has created 15,000 new warehouse and delivery driver jobs across the UK. Meanwhile, Hermes has created 10,000 jobs.

New study shows link between gig economy and increased health issues

Robins get more aggressive when traffic noise is louder (Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Do robins driven to violence by traffic noise have a message for humans?

The current rate of species loss has been compared to the extinction event that killed off the dinosaurs (Picture: Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)

Plants behaving strangely is something to keep an eye on – Scotsman comment

Findings of a clinical trial involving a new Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab have been published

New Alzheimer’s drug Lecanemab hailed ‘momentous’ by experts in trial

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First Minister Humza Yousaf during a visit to Castlebrae Community Campus in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scottish Government misses huge target pledged by Yousaf as waiting times rise

The first deals struck by the UK post-Brexit will come into force on Wednesday. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Scotland’s producers deserve better than ‘rushed through’ UK trade deals

Bruce Springsteen at Murrayfield, Edinburgh, 30 May 2023.

13 pictures of Bruce Springsteen’s Edinburgh gig – and the full setlist