Science

We rely on the NHS to care for us. Now we need to look after it (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Labour won't just save the NHS from the SNP and Tories, we'll transform it

Professor Brian Cox tour: New ‘Horizons – A 21st Century Space Odyssey’ dates added - full list & tickets

Professor Brian Cox adds 47 new dates to ‘jaw-dropping’ Horizon tour

EasyJet is looking to recruit its next generation of pilots - and you can graduate in just two years

EasyJet need 200 recruits for Pilot Training Scheme - how to apply

Scott McGlynn applying a serum.

Skincare expert says secret is £3 products from Aldi & Primark

Official crew portrait for Artemis II, from left: NASA Astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen. PHOTOGRAPHER: Josh Valcarcel

NASA: the four astronauts taking part in 2024 Moon mission

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

A link between oestrogen and heart arrhythmia in women has been found by researchers.

Oestrogen could be behind arrhythmia in women say researchers

Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers (Wet Leg), Central Cee and Simona Tabasco are among the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe class of 2023.

Forbes 30 under 30 Europe class of 2023 revealed

MasterChef’s John Torode is set to be honoured at Buckingham Palace on Thursday - Credit: Getty Images

Honours given out at Buckingham Palace today - including John Torode

The new pill ‘stuns’ sperm, making them unable to swim to an egg.

New male contraceptive pill have been proving successful in labs

A team of US scientists have worked out how to eliminate excess foam when pouring a beer.

New scientific discovery means cheaper pints could be on the way

The brains of spinosaurs, the biggest meat-eater to ever exist on our planet, have been unveiled by a group of UK and US scientists.

Brain of biggest-ever meat-eating dinosaur unveiled by UK scientists

The meteorite contains the oldest materials in the solar system.

Huge meteorites have been found in Antarctica by researchers

Rogue AI could eradicate humans, warn 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

Retailing at around £40, the Peace Lily is a little pricey but may prove a worthy investment for many during the cost of living crisis.

This £40 plant will rid your home of mould and dust, according to NASA

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 from the University of Aberdeen published in Science this week shows the recommended intake of two litres of water a day seldom matches our actual needs

Eight glasses of water per day may be too much, Scots scientists say

A bird thought to have disappeared from scientific study for 140 years has been rediscovered in Fergusson, Papua New Guinea

Bird thought missing for 140 years is rediscovered in Papua New Guinea

We should not turn our back on science that can feed the world, although proper and informed debate is needed regarding the future of GM crops, writes Brian Wilson.

Debate over GM in our food chain must be able to cross borders - Brian Wilson

The native red squirrel population has been driven close to extinction by grey squirrels.

Birth Control for Grey Squirrels? How contraceptives can save Red Squirrels

A host of Scots are recognised in the honours list

In full: All the Scots on the Queen's Birthday Honours List

Science and farming welcome for Queen's speech

Discover the lesser-celebrated scientific greats with New Scientist Discovery To...

Devi Sridhar, Professor and chair of Global Public Health at The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh 20th July 2020

Devi Sridhar: Separate JCVI could be better for Scotland

The drive to net-zero carbon emissions will be helped by planting trees and restoring peatland (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

With CO2 up almost 20% in 26 years, we need science to reach net-zero

Lisa McMillan from the Technical Team in Edinburgh Napier University’s School of Applied Sciences

University team leading the way in recycling lab waste - Lisa McMillan and Jo Br...

Work to create algae in the Southern Ocean to soak up carbon has come with a fresh, unexpected set of problems. PIC: Contributed.

What next when three wise men of climate change change their minds? - Opinion

Claire Tomalin PIC: Angus Muir

Book review: The Young HG Wells, by Claire Tomalin

If global warming reaches 2C, virtually all the world's coral reefs are expected to be lost (Picture: Emily Irving-Swift/AFP via Getty Images)

How Scotland can play a key part in saving the world – Lang Banks

In his Conservative Party conference speech on Wednesday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will pledge to move the entire UK towards high-wage, high-skill employment.

Live Boris Johnson speech RECAP: Updates and analysis

Why millions struggle with DIY, changing plugs and understanding their washing m...

research into heart and circulatory diseases

Celebrating 60 years of beating heartbreak - James Jopling

Children more interested in a career in science than ever as a result of the pan...

Boris Johnson urged the G7 world leaders to work together to ensure everyone on earth is vaccinated

Boris Johnson urges world leaders to work together so whole planet is vaccinated

Joe Biden, seen with Vice-President Kamala Harris, has promised the US power sector will produce net-zero carbon emissions by 2035 (Picture: Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images)

Biden's stance on climate change means US is back at the table – Richard Dixon

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman addresses MSPs in the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, on the delivery of the coronavirus vaccine.

Scotland's health secretary confirms arrival of first Covid-19 vaccine

The MediCity facility in Glasgow which has supported the launch of 70 life sciences and medical technology companies over the past five years.

Life sciences project smashes investment target

Letters - Scotland gets Covid badly wrong

Jason Leitch says science will "get us out of this"

Scotland could return to everyday activity by spring, says Jason Leitch

Picture: Shannon Vallor

Shannon Vallor: Technology and AI are human all the way down

Seeds have been arriving at Scottish households but could be part of a scam

Scots warned of unwanted seeds sent from overseas

(Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

NASA is changing some ‘insensitive’ space terminology - here’s why

Conjuror Signor Martino performs a levitation on stage c.1900

Book review: The History Of Magic, by Chris Gosden

Professor Jason Leitch appeared on GMS to discuss coronavirus

Jason Leitch: 'You do not get this virus twice' and masks 'don't work for public...

Gateway to the Hebridean Whale Trail will receive £250,000 to redevelop its visitor centre in Mull where humpback whales can be spotted. Picture: contributed

Scotland’s marine wildlife set to benefit from funding boost of more than £1.3m

Science unearths neglected health food: potatoes

University of Glasgow graduates

GM crops still have to deal with the Frankenstein food label and protests, despite research proving their usefulness. Picture: PA

Science proves the worth of GM crops to Scotland

Science will prove if beef is really Scottish

Science in dispute

Higgs boson ‘breakthrough of year’

Welcome dose of good news for growers

Ruth Wishart: Education requires a creative spark

Alasdair Allan: We’re striving for excellence in our teaching of science

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First Minister Humza Yousaf

Deposit return scheme: "Real possibility" scheme will be scrapped this week

Ange Postecoglou could be set to leave Celtic for Tottenham Hotspur. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Ange Postecoglou 'agrees terms' with Spurs, John Kennedy's Celtic future

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer had faced criticism over his promise to block new North Sea oil and gas exploration.

Oil and gas will be part of UK energy supply for 'many years', Starmer insists