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The aftermath of Storm Boelo across Scotland
Flooding, travel disruption and fallen trees - Storm Boelo has left it's mark across Scotland.
Travel disruption and power cuts after back-to-back storms
Authorities said they were dealing with flooding and fallen trees as Storm Boelo followed Storm Austen.
When will the weather settle after Storm Boelo?
Gillian Smart has the weather forecast after the worst of Storm Boelo.
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Scientists reveal the hidden danger of missing blood pressure medication
Missing blood pressure medication could mean losing much of its protection against heart attacks and strokes, according to an analysis of more than 91,000 people.
Police using AI risks making discrimination worse, researchers warn
AI tools learn from biased records and may deepen discrimination against minorities without oversight, researchers say.
Just two drinks a day may be far riskier than you think
A major new study reveals that drinking just two alcoholic beverages a day is associated with a 1 in 25 lifetime risk of death from alcohol-related causes, challenging t…
Three giant black holes discovered in a galaxy from the dawn of time
Astronomers have discovered three actively feeding black holes inside a single galaxy more than 12.5 billion light-years away, revealing a remarkable scene from the univ…
Scientists Trapped an Antimatter Particle for Months to Study Its Secrets
These elusive and reactive particles have been challenging to hold on to and even more challenging to study, but a new method paves the way for tests on the differences…
New evidence suggests spinosaurus spent most of its life underwater
Their findings suggest that Spinosaurus spent most of its life underwater, while some ancient marine reptiles previously thought to be fully aquatic actually spent consi…
'What was in the Clyde is basically now on the shore'
BBC Scotland reports from the scene at Cardross as Storm Boelo batters the country.
Scientists discover how pancreatic cancer rewrites its DNA to escape treatment
Scientists have discovered how pancreatic cancer cells continually reshape their genetic makeup to become more aggressive, spread, and evade treatment.
Low-dose aspirin linked to 70% lower dementia risk, but there's a catch
Researchers found that older adults with a specific genetic profile had a 70% lower relative risk of dementia when taking low-dose aspirin, even though previous studies…
More wet and windy weather to follow stormy weekend
Following the first two named storms of the season, wet and very windy conditions are set to continue into the start of the new week.
The penguins are noisy, the people fantastic - what it takes to be an Antarctic postmaster
George Clarke from Bristol will run the post office at Port Lockroy in Antarctica from October to March.
A hidden bias in human language challenges 70 years of science
A superconducting material studied for 40 years has turned out to be far more complex than scientists believed.
Seabirds and sewage among UNESCO status challenges
A report marking 10 years of the Isle of Man as a UNESCO Biosphere highlights the scheme's progress.
This mysterious mushroom makes people see hundreds of tiny humans
For nearly a century, people in distant parts of the world have reported a bizarre experience after eating certain wild mushrooms: seeing dozens or even hundreds of tiny…
‘It’s magic’: scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass
Depending on where a light source is positioned, the Lycurgus Cup changes colour, from jade green under normal lighting to ruby red when lit from behind – an astonishing…
Popular cannabis sleep gummies may have a hidden dark side
A cannabis-derived ingredient commonly found in sleep gummies may be more habit-forming than previously thought, with new research showing that repeated exposure caused…
Astronomers may have discovered the first moon beyond our Solar System
Astronomers have uncovered evidence of a bizarre, potentially historic discovery: the first moon ever detected beyond our Solar System.
Mediterranean diet may boost tiny proteins that protect the heart and brain
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new clue to why the Mediterranean diet is so good for the heart, brain, and healthy aging.
The BoM’s temperature record keeping is under attack – again. What’s going on? | Temperature Check
Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter here Australia’s climate has warmed by more than 1.5C since 1910, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s main long-term…
NASA’s asteroid Bennu samples reveal a 4.5-billion-year-old secret
Tiny samples from asteroid Bennu are rewriting scientists' understanding of how our Solar System formed.
Scientists propose a way to detect dangerous “mirror life” before it exists
Scientists have proposed a way to detect “mirror life,” a hypothetical form of life that could pose serious risks to humans, animals, and ecosystems if artificially crea…
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