48 h. ago Scottish firm whose tech promises ‘happier, healthier pets’ gets £2.7 million growth injection

“The opportunity to deploy our diagnostic platform globally through our partner laboratories is taking shape” – Eve Hanks, chief executive and founder

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48 h. ago Humans much less likely to cheat than chimps as ‘monogamy league tables’ reveal MOST promiscuous animal

HUMANS are less likely to cheat than chimps – but are more prone to promiscuity than beavers. They're the findings of a major study into monogamy across the animal kingdom, which reveals the most and least faithful mammals. And humans fared well in the research, ranking alongside meerkats for loyalty in love. Top researchers at...

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56 h. ago Albanese is taking away social media for children but hanging out mistletoe for AI. It’s magical thinking | Peter Lewis

The PM won big by convincing us we could avoid the madness of Donald Trump’s new world order but Labor’s feeble AI plan embeds Australia deeply in its orbitGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastI’m blaming Santa. As 2025 reaches its inevitable endgame, I can’t help thinking we have all become gullible children enthralled by the promise of tech cornucopia, refusing to see the folds in our logic because deep down we don’t want to break the magic.While the federal government prepares to take the toys off the children with its world-first social media ban, it is hanging out the stockings for the self-same tech overlords to fill with new goodies via its light-touch National AI Plan. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Why Scotland's politicians must heed Judy Murray's call for 40 minutes of daily exercise for every child

Turning Scotland into a truly ‘sporting nation’ would make people healthier, happier and wealthier

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7 d. ago Scandinavian method helps stop mould in your home and it costs nothing

An old Scandinavian habit can help reduce mould growth in your home while also making you feel happier and healthier - and it requires no special equipment or products

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1 week ago Scottish firm ‘uniquely positioned’ to tap into AI secures significant growth funding

“The business has already demonstrated impressive momentum and scale” – Richard Shaw, GCP

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1 week ago Currys Black Friday sale promises ‘lowest ever prices’ on coffee machines, tech and more

Here are my picks for the best Currys Black Friday tech deals on HP, Samsung and moreFollow live: All the best Black Friday 2025 deals

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1 week ago Psychologist's 10 tips you need to know to live a happier life

Millie Hardie, a registered psychologist, often shares tips to help others have access to her practices and live a happier and healthier life

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1 week ago Currys Black Friday sale promises ‘lowest ever prices’ on home appliances and tech

Here are my picks for the best Currys Black Friday tech deals on HP, Samsung and moreFollow live: All the best Black Friday 2025 deals

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2 w. ago Currys Black Friday sale promises ‘lowest ever prices’ on tech and home appliances

Here are my picks for the best Currys Black Friday tech deals on HP, Samsung and more

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2 w. ago Hundreds of Scots lose jobs weeks before Christmas as major timber firm closes

The UK's largest timber firm entered administration and has announced six Scottish branches are being shuttered with immediate effect.

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2 w. ago How World Cup joy for Scotland can make us a happier healthier nation

Dr Fergus Neville can see the psychological benefit to Scotland of qualifying for the World Cup

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2 w. ago Review: Phillips OneUp 5000 electric mop does away with the sloppy mop and bucket

The high-tech mop promises cleaner floors with a fraction of the effort and water - but at a cost

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3 w. ago Scottish firm’s £1.5 million boost to create world’s ‘most convenient’ disposable inhaler

“1nhaler is a great example of the kind of world-class innovation we want to see scale from Scotland” – Derek Shaw, Scottish Enterprise

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3 w. ago Want to avoid anxiety, headaches and constipation? Try giving up on your goals | Emma Beddington

We’re taught from infancy that perseverance is a moral virtue and persistence pays. But what if quitters are happier and healthier?Have you ever heard yourself saying “I’m going to do this if it kills me”? As the pensioners at my gym can attest, it’s what I hiss every time I’m there, attempting slowly and laboriously to get myself a millimetre closer to doing the splits.But what if it actually is killing me? Not the groin strain, problematic as that is, but because I’ve just read in New Scientist that giving up is good for you, while grinding on isn’t. One study showed that people who “struggled to disengage from unfulfilling goals” had higher levels of cortisol and inflammatory molecules. “The result,” the article explained, “could be a heightened susceptibility to all kinds of conditions, including cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s.” In addition, “goal disengagement” – giving up – correlated with a lower risk of headaches, constipation and eczema; it may even protect against ...

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4 w. ago Scottish tech firm’s knowhow will aid motorist safety in UK’s longest road tunnels

“It is a very proud moment to see the system go live and have a positive impact on emergency services and motorists” – Tom Sime, Exchange Communications

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