Science

Many of us feel more inspired when hearing someone sound the same as us

Three quarters of adults are ‘proud’ of their accent

A Third Thumb being used to hold a bag of lemons.

Scientists invent a third thumb - and its surprisingly simple to use

These are the top 10 most commonly believed beauty beliefs

Nearly a third of adults forget to drink water every day

Europa or "Jupiter II" is the smallest of the four Galilean moons orbiting Jupiter, with this moon orbiting at about 417,000 miles from the gas giant.

A huge carbon source has been found on Europa

NCIS & The Man from U.N.C.L.E. actor David McCallum dies aged 90

NCIS & The Man from U.N.C.L.E. actor David McCallum dies aged 90

NHS nurse Kelly Foster, who failed her GCSEs

Woman becomes high ranking senior NHS nurse despite failing GCSEs

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

MasterChef’s John Torode is joined by Professor David MacMillan, Elizabeth Llewelyn and more to receive honours at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.

Ethan Evans

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

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

St Leonards pupils excelled with this year’s GCSE exam results.

Students at St Leonards School in St Andrews celebrate GCSE results success

Pupils at St Leonards School in St Andrews had reason to celebrate last week as the 2022 GCSE results were revealed – with scores including sweeps of top grades 9-7, the equivalent of straight A/A.

Kevin McRoberts

Leven Rotary President Morag Dawson, with the Parkhill team, left to right, Zander Hodgson,Lexie Cowan, Lewis Russell, and Ellie Docherty,. Not present for the photograph was was team reserve Freya Cowie.

Parkhill wins the Rotary Club of Leven's Primary School Quiz

Winners from 2020, 2021 and 2022 with Principal Professor Sally Mapstone, centre front; Students’ Association Postgraduate Convenor Caroline McWilliams, front left; and Students’ Association Director of Education Leonie Malin, second from left. Assistant Vice-Principal Professor Frank Müller, Dean of Learning and Teaching, is behind the Principal, to the right, in grey jacket. (Photo: Alan Richardson Pix-AR.co.uk)

Awards celebrate outstanding teaching at the University of St Andrews

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

The bushy, hairy-leafed cotoneaster is a “super plant” that can soak up pollution of busy roads, according to horticultural experts (Photo: RHS)

A plant that absorbs pollution from cars has been found - the science explained

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

Inspiring quotes and random acts of kindness to celebrate World Kindness Day 202...

(Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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

The vaccine could wipe out the infection for good (Photo: Shutterstock)

New chlamydia vaccine could wipe out the STI for good - here’s everything you ne...

Shell gas plant family fun day

Free family science fun day in Aberdour

St Marie's PS in Kirkcaldy

Digital award for Kirkcaldy primary school

Fife College hosts DNA workshop

Vaping 'may lead to accumulation of fat in the liver'

Graduating pays off: Scottish Government

Record positive destinations for school leavers

Latest statistics show an increase in the number of students engaged in higher education.

Student numbers increase in Higher Education

A record number of Scottish students have secured a place at uni.

Number of Scots accepted to university at all-time high

A record number of Scottish students have secured a place at university.

Record number of Scottish students gain university entry

Ian Archibald with some of the photo exhibits. Pics by Steve Brown

Getting back to nature in Burntisland

Being a professional sportsperson is the most popular dream job for boys and girls in the UK.

Revealed: Most popular dream jobs for boys and girls in the UK

Carnoustie High from Angus ton the S1-S3 age group prize in the Junior Saltire Awards 2015.

Harnessing young energy