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Do elephants like human visitors at the zoo?

Which animals like zoo visitors and which ones don’t Chloe Clarke

Dog owners are being warned that raw dog foods could be poisonous

Urgent deadly pet food warning for dog owners Sam Johnson

Male instructor giving directions to an adolescent girl during her lesson

UK’s top 10 cities for learner drivers revealed Daniel Mcneil

The new butterfly colours look very similar to the Eye of Sauron (Photo: Natural History Museum)

Butterfly named after Lord of the Rings villain Patrick Hollis

Raw pheasant pet food has been discovered to have "very high" quantities of lead from shotgun pellets, posing a health danger to dogs.

Lead poisoning found in raw pheasant pet food, study finds Rahmah Ghazali

Medicinal cannabis can help relieve pain caused by cancer, study finds.

Study finds medicinal cannabis can help relieve pain caused by cancer Rahmah Ghazali

Budget ranges at smaller convenience stores rarely stocked says Which? Daniel Mcneil

Which biscuit do you enjoy with a brew?

Study reveals best biscuits for dunking in tea- including Bourbons Patrick Hollis

Smartwatches often come with sophisticated fitness trackers that can analyze every move.

Your smart watch can reveal signs of heart failure, study says Dennis Morton

Heatwave and drought could put butterflies in trouble

First News: Butterflies in trouble Nigel Booth

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 Dennis Morton

Artificial sweetener found in fizzy diet drinks ‘has unexpected effect on immune system’, study finds

Artificial sweetener ‘has unexpected effect on immune system’ Chelsie Sewell

UK to trial new groundbreaking endometriosis treatment Beth Franklin

A new study show that video games are not harmful to children’s brain development.

New study finds video games are not harmful to children’s brains Dennis Morton

Three Shires Head. A waterfall and packhorse stone bridge at Three Shires Head in the Peak District National Park.

Experts unveil best UK road trips ahead of February half term Patrick Hollis

Glastonbury Festival’s iconic Pyramid Stage could become a permanent fixture.

Less than 1 in 5 people expected to get Glastonbury tickets Patrick Hollis

Experts warn that these common foods can increase cancer risk Daniel Mcneil

The wreck of the Klein Hollandia (Photo: Cathy de Lara)

Shipwreck off UK coast identified as 17th century Dutch warship Patrick Hollis

Rogue AI could eradicate humans, warn scientists Daniel Mcneil

Analysing loyalty card data could help doctors spot ovarian cancer cases earlier.

Loyalty card data could help spot ovarian cancer earlier Dennis Morton

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 Dennis Morton

People of all ages were delighted to see the return of the Loony Dook and this plucky pensioner was determined to get a good view from the beach!

Can early retirement lead to a decline in cognitive ability? Benjamin Jackson

Researchers say the UK should swap to bread made out of legumes.

Researchers urge UK to switch to broad bean based bread Dennis Morton

Due to a boom in online shopping during lockdown, Amazon has created 15,000 new warehouse and delivery driver jobs across the UK. Meanwhile, Hermes has created 10,000 jobs.

New study shows link between gig economy and increased health issues Benjamin Jackson

Millions of people now live in local authority areas which accept 20mph as the right speed limit where people live, work or play (Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

20mph limits have saved lives. Make sure you have your say about creating more Steve Cardownie

Findings of a clinical trial involving a new Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab have been published

New Alzheimer’s drug Lecanemab hailed ‘momentous’ by experts in trial Chelsie Sewell

New research has been conducted on the pathogen that causes “Black Death”.

Black Death: find out how it affects your body in the present day Jimmy Johnson

Professor Raffaella Ocone is leading the team through the research.

Heriot-Watt partners with energy giant to spur hydrogen production from biomass Scott Reid

Loughborough Universities researchers had studied the effects of PACE labels rather than a traffic light system

Exercise it takes to burn off should be on food labels, research says Benjamin Jackson

The Reducer was the superhero mascot which promoted the 20mph limit in residential areas throughout the city. Picture: Neil Hanna.

20mph limit works, say researchers Ian Swanson

The Thingyan Water Festival is one of Myanmar's biggest public holidays (photo: Adobe)

Which countries have the most public holidays? Fiona Evans

Parents support use of educational technology by children (photo: Adobe)

Screen time dilemma for caring parents faced with technology Fiona Evans

The study has revealed three 'sub-types' of long Covid. Picture: PA

Three 'types' of long Covid exist, study shows Ella Pickover

A dose of a Covid vaccine. Researchers have found a hepatitis outbreak amongst children was not linked to Covid

Outbreak of hepatitis in young children ‘not linked to Covid-19’ Jane Kirby

Hair loss and a reduced sex drive are among a wider set of long Covid symptoms than previously thought, new research suggests.

Hair loss and reduced sex drive among wider list of long Covid symptoms – study Nina Massey

The latest study has revealed some concerning results about Scotland's minimum alcohol pricing scheme. Picture: John Devlin

Minimum alcohol pricing policy may not be curbing drinking in those most at risk Katharine Hay

Handout of the first image from Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope which has been revealed, showing what is said to be the "deepest" and most detailed picture of the cosmos to date.

First James Webb Space Telescope image shows universe in spectacular detail John Besley

How monkeypox looks under a scientific microscope

Monkeypox cases in Scotland increase to 18, latest figures show Katrine Bussey

New Reekie: the spectacular Amorphophallus titanum (titan arum) is one of the star attractions at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Pic: RBGE / Saltire News

The world's smelliest plant is set to burst into bloom in Edinburgh George Mair

One in seven adults plan to retire in their 50s Richard Jenkins

Rhine Drummond, Blythe Jandoo, Keith Jack, Connor Going were among the cast of Sunshine On Leith, which was brought to halt at the King's Theatre in Edinburgh this week due to cases of Covid. Picture: Greg Macvean

Scottish culture warned over ‘significant’ threat from cost of living crisis Brian Ferguson

The Oystercatcher swapped Orkney for the bright lights of London
Pic: Getty

Missing Orkney seabird's sat tag showed it was in London pizza restaurant Stephen Wilkie

First News: Dolphins have accents! Christine Emelone