One Loch Ness monster theory remains plausible, scientist says
Scientists who have completed a DNA investigation of the waters of Loch Ness have said that one theory about its fabled monster “remains plausible”.
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Ford announces creation of first esports team ahead of Gamescom convention
Carmaker Ford has announced plans to expand its racing presence to virtual tracks for the first team through the creation of its own esports team.
Further delay for US ban on trade with tech giant Huawei
A US ban on trade with Huawei has been delayed by a further 90 days, the US Commerce Secretary has confirmed.
Men ‘more likely to victim-blame women in harassment cases’
Men may be more likely to victim-blame women who are sexually harassed because they are more empathetic with the perpetrators, new research suggests.
Scientists discover pain-sensing organ in skin
Scientists have discovered a new pain organ in the skin.
Lung damage bacteria sniffed out by dogs in cystic fibrosis research
Dogs can sniff out bacteria that is a major of cause of lung damage in people with cystic fibrosis before it takes hold, according to a study.
Too much inequality ‘puts public services at risk’
If the gap between the rich and poor in society grows too large, public services will be threatened, researchers suggest.
Antiseptic resistance in bacteria ‘could lead to next generation of plastics’
The armour that superbugs deploy to resist antiseptics could be used to create a new generation of plastics, a study suggests.
Aberdeen science festival TechFest to return this month
An Aberdeen science festival has been launched for another year.
Inflammatory bowel disease rates in Edinburgh among world’s highest: study
Edinburgh has some of the highest known rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the world and the figure is expected to rise in the next 10 years.
Glaciers melting below water line ‘faster than feared’
Glaciers could be melting underwater at a faster rate than previously thought, new research suggests.
Watch: Meteor captured by security cameras over US east coast
Security cameras have captured a fireball caused by an apparent meteor over the east coast of the US.
One apple carries about 100 million bacteria, researchers say
An apple a day keeps the doctor away – and planting up to 100 million bacteria in your gut could be one of the reasons.
Video games can ‘help improve emotional intelligence in teenagers’
Video games can help teenagers better manage and express their emotions, a new study has claimed.
Mars could become habitable by creating islands from ultralight material – study
Mars could be made habitable by the creation of small islands that mimic the Earth’s greenhouse effect, according to new research.
University of Glasgow receives £6m in largest-ever donation
Glasgow University has received more than £6 million in what has been described as the institute’s largest-ever donation.
Mussels ‘stressed’ by under sea noise, research suggests
Mussels are suffering from stress as a result of underwater noise from ships, research suggests.
Surgery restores hand and arm movement in 13 people with complete paralysis
Thirteen patients with complete paralysis can now perform everyday tasks after pioneering nerve surgery restored movement in their elbows and hands.
Freezing embryos has no impact on IVF success rate, study concludes
A popular strategy for raising IVF pregnancy rates by freezing embryos has been shown to have no improvement in a large trial.
Lost wallet more likely to be returned when big sum inside, study suggests
A lost wallet is more likely to be returned to its owner when it contains a large sum of money, new research suggests.
Robotic capsule could spell end of endoscopic examinations, scientists say
A small device that uses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) could spell the end of painful endoscopic examinations for colon cancer patients, scientists believe.
Nasa makes Star Trek joke after finding ‘dune footprint’ on Mars
Nasa scientists tweeted a Star Trek joke after a photo was captured of a “dune footprint” on the surface of Mars that looks similar to the Starfleet insignia from the hit sci-fi TV show.
Aberdeen schoolgirls win £1,500 at national science competition
A team of four girls from an Aberdeen school have won a £1,500 prize in a national competition.
STEM subjects suffering due to lack of staff, MSPs told
Schools “don’t have enough bodies on the ground” to teach science, maths, engineering and technology (Stem) subjects effectively to younger children, teachers have told MSPs.
Chimpanzees caught snacking on tortoises for first time
Chimpanzees have been caught on camera devouring tortoises.
DNA find helps explain breathing problems in dogs
A DNA mutation linked to breathing problems in popular dog breeds has been discovered by scientists.
Death of friend can negatively impact health for years, research finds
The death of a close friend can have an impact on your health and wellbeing for up to four years, research has found.
Breakthrough lifts lid on supermassive stars
Scientists have used space telescopes to explain one of the mysteries of blue supergiants – massive stars that, like rock and rollers, live fast and die young.
Poor sense of smell linked to premature death, study suggests
A poor sense of smell may predict premature death, even among healthy individuals, research suggests.
Prostate cancer could be treated with radiotherapy in one visit, study suggests
Men with prostate cancer could be treated with a high dose of radiation in a single session, new research suggests, saving patients from multiple visits to hospital.