From more vegetation to flying embers, the BBC Earth team look at why the fires in LA have been so intense and why they've ...

My team’s new study may help solve the evolutionary mystery, revealing how a vane on the tip of their tails may have helped ...

Multiple universities across Scotland have received millions of pounds worth of funding from the Chinese state and related ...

The rising popularity of vaping and its financial boost to convenience stores has been highlighted in a new University of Edinburgh study. Vapes are now ...

Most women with intermediate-risk breast cancer can safely skip chest wall irradiation after mastectomy and avoid the risks ...

Sarah Breeden, the Bank’s deputy governor for financial stability, also said firms might respond to the tax rises by cutting ...

The remarkable growth of Scotland’s fintech sector reflects the strategic efforts by the whole cluster to develop a thriving innovative environment” – Jane Martin, Scottish Enterprise ...

The social media post JK Rowling penned to mark the occasion of her 23rd wedding anniversary was short, understated and ...

Around 10 of the Scottish population is currently on an NHS waiting list, as a new report says a 20 boost is needed to clear the backlog ...

To be sure though, while the market views gilts as the centre of the bond storm, there are plenty more reasons to be a seller ...

A prolonged dry spell and strong winds played key roles, though experts say it's too soon to say how much climate change ...

HM the King has appointed the Rt Hon Lord Pentland as Scotland’s new Lord President. The announcement was made by First Minister John Swinney on Thursday as he welcomed the appointment. Lord Pentland ...