5 h. ago Scots space boss says people born on Mars could be ‘a foot taller’

SPACE exploration chiefs believe the first humans born on Mars could be up to a foot taller than regular earthlings. Experts say the reduced gravity on the Red Planet would make people much taller — but a lack of sun would make them pastier. Dr Natasha Nicholson, the boss of Space Scotland, said malnutrition could...

Politics

69 h. ago Scotland isn’t just going to space — it’s building a space nation

Scotland is not just preparing for launch. We are preparing for leadership

Politics

3 d. ago Business minister to announce Scotland’s space strategy will be refreshed

Richard Lochhead will make the announcement at Space-Comm Expo in Glasgow later on Thursday.

Politics

4 d. ago New funding for space technology research as largest expo begins in Glasgow

Space-Comm Expo Scotland begins at the SEC on Wednesday, designed to showcase the UK space sector.

Technology

4 d. ago UK Government was ‘digging its own black hole’ before Budget, says Flynn

The Chancellor has been accused of misleading the public ahead of the Budget.

Politics

5 d. ago Jamiroquai Glasgow Hydro Stage Times: Concert set times, setlist, tickets, age restrictions

The Space Cowboy is on his way to Scotland.

Politics

9 d. ago Starmer says Budget ‘asked everybody to contribute’ to protect public services

The Prime Minister rejected claims the scrapping of the two-child cap had been announced to shore up his own position.

Politics

9 d. ago Sadly, this taxing Reeves Budget does nothing for business or growth

Labour has no ministers with any business experience and appear deaf and unsympathetic to what is required for growth.

Economics

1 week ago Government must make ‘hard choices and change course’, CBI boss to say

Rain Newton-Smith will tell ministers and business leaders that firms are worried the UK could ‘risk getting locked in a stop-start economy’.

Politics

2 w. ago Keir Starmer trips over on South African trip as criticism of PM builds

The Prime Minister was filmed walking towards a group of business leaders upon arriving at the summit, when he briefly lost his footing and stumbled towards them

Politics

2 w. ago Schools close in New Zealand after play sand recalled over asbestos fears

Six coloured sand products recalled in New Zealand after testing in Australia found asbestos in similar itemsMultiple schools have temporarily closed in New Zealand and hundreds of education facilities are seeking advice from officials after asbestos was detected in several brands of widely used coloured play sand.Last week, the ministry for business, innovation and employment confirmed a voluntary recall was under way for two brands of coloured sand sold in New Zealand, after testing in Australia found asbestos in similar products. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago China voices ‘extreme disappointment’ with Dutch minister at centre of car chip row

Vincent Karremans called semiconductor supply chain crisis a ‘wake-up call for western leaders’The Chinese government has expressed “extreme disappointment” with the Dutch minister at the heart of a row over chip supply to the car industry.A spokesperson for the ministry of commerce was responding to an interview by Vincent Karremans on Thursday in which he described the standoff between China and the European Union as a “wake-up call” for western leaders. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Starmer: Nuclear plant and AI growth zone to bring jobs to Wales for decades

The Prime Minister said more than 6,500 jobs would be created in North Wales by the two projects.

Events

3 w. ago Swinney has ‘bottled it’ on nuclear, Starmer says as he urges SNP to end ban

The Prime Minister spoke after announcing the UK’s first small modular reactor in north Wales.

Events

3 w. ago Biggest names in music press Government over ticket resale price cap

Coldplay, Dua Lipa and Radiohead are among the artists who have signed a statement calling for a cap to ‘restore faith in the ticketing system’.

Politics

3 w. ago FTSE 100 hits new high on electricity generator SSE spark and gold gains

The FTSE 100 index closed up 11.82 points, or 0.1%, at 9,911.42, a record closing peak.

Events

3 w. ago Nasa medical chief and SpaceX astronaut heading to Scotland’s largest space expo

JD Polk and Dr Sian Proctor will discuss how humans can live and work ‘long term’ in space.

Technology

3 w. ago Ukraine raids top officials as energy sector scandal unfolds

Anti-corruption search included properties linked to justice minister and Zelenskyy’s former business partner

Politics

4 w. ago Power firm sets out plans to deliver 600 ‘earn as you learn’ roles in Scotland

First Minister John Swinney welcomed SSEN Transmission’s investment as ‘great news’ for the country’s workforce and renewables sector.

Politics

4 w. ago Scotland’s biggest space exhibition comes to Glasgow – global leaders, innovators, investors and influencers

Scotland is set to welcome companies and business-leaders to explore exciting opportunities to be part of a new trillion-dollar global space race.

Economics