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A large number of meters in Scotland and the north of England don’t work

Scots who want to cut their energy bills are doubly disadvantaged

Physics researchers from Heriot-Watt University (L-R) Sheena Sothaji, Professor Brian Gerard and Frederik Brooke Barnes

Physics researchers from Heriot-Watt University (L-R) Sheena Sothaji, Professor Brian Gerard and Frederik Brooke Barnes

Heriot-Watt University

Scottish university to host 'pioneering' European quantum light tour

CloudNet was able to install the cabling in water pipes

CloudNet was able to install the cabling in water pipes

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Broadband speeds on Scottish island boosted by water pipes use

The resort will open this month

The resort will open this month

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First look inside Scotland’s first inland surf resort with Europe’s largest wave pool

The Museums in the Metaverse project allows visitors and researchers to gain access to museums through a headset

The Museums in the Metaverse project allows visitors and researchers to gain access to museums through a headset

Glasgow University

Historian showcases pioneering virtual museums project by Scottish university

Campaigners claim the masts that are planned for 4G Total Not Spots are worse than useless as they will scar the countryside

Campaigners claim the masts that are planned for 4G Total Not Spots are worse than useless as they will scar the countryside

Highlands & Islands

UK Government has 'made a mess' of rural Scotland's connectivity

Campaigners are calling for a halt to the proposed scheme for high concrete walls along the River Esk

Campaigners are calling for a halt to the proposed scheme for high concrete walls along the River Esk

East Lothian Council

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Council apologises after objectors to flood scheme have data leaked

A prototype of the technology was tested at NASA’s White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico

A prototype of the technology was tested at NASA’s White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Scottish charity teams up with NASA to develop life saving technology

Photos from some of the energy projects which have been added to Google street view

Photos from some of the energy projects which have been added to Google street view

Renewable energy

'World first' as major Scottish energy projects added to Google street view

Kirat Assi’s extraordinary story is told in the new Netflix documentary Sweet Bobby

Kirat Assi’s extraordinary story is told in the new Netflix documentary Sweet Bobby

Shona Craven: Don’t be too confident a catfish couldn’t trick you

The Health Secretary insists that NHS patient data will be 'protected and anonymised'

The Health Secretary insists that NHS patient data will be 'protected and anonymised'

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Is Wes Streeting unaware of previous hacking scandals?

Fyne Audio creates hand-crafted loudspeakers

Fyne Audio creates hand-crafted loudspeakers

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Award-winning speaker manufacturer opens Scottish factory

Digital generated image of hand with dark skin tone going through portal and touching robotic hand. Metaverse and Web3.0 concept..

Digital generated image of hand with dark skin tone going through portal and touching robotic hand. Metaverse and Web3.0 concept..

Artificial intelligence

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Pat Kane: Cutting-edge AI technologies are full of promise and peril for humanity

Scottish homes are among the oldest and worst insulated in Europe

Scottish homes are among the oldest and worst insulated in Europe

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Electric wallpaper trialled as 'green' alternative to central heating in Scotland

Spinal surgeon Mohamed Abdelsadg and colleagues at the Institute for Neurological Sciences in Glasgow operate on 75-year-old Carol Toal

Spinal surgeon Mohamed Abdelsadg and colleagues at the Institute for Neurological Sciences in Glasgow operate on 75-year-old Carol Toal

Scottish university uses technology to ‘see inside’ body for the first time in the UK

At the time of writing, the video had been viewed more than 1.6 million times

At the time of writing, the video had been viewed more than 1.6 million times

'A total lie': Scottish mosque target of online misinformation in fake viral video

The history of Scottish AI stretches back more than 60 years

The history of Scottish AI stretches back more than 60 years

Scottish potential shaped the past – so let’s shape the future as well

UK Food Minister Daniel Zeichner (top right), Scottish Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie, and a glass of Scotch whisky

UK Food Minister Daniel Zeichner (top right), Scottish Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie, and a glass of Scotch whisky

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Scottish food and drink exports 'at risk' as Labour consider enacting Tory laws

The firm hopes to expand over a three-year period

The firm hopes to expand over a three-year period

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Global medicine manufacturer brings 50 new jobs to Scottish city

Radioactive particles are still being found on the foreshore around Dounreay

Radioactive particles are still being found on the foreshore around Dounreay

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Nuclear power stations are neither wanted nor needed in Scotland

The Loch Ness Centre encourages the public to join in on the continued search for Nessie

The Loch Ness Centre encourages the public to join in on the continued search for Nessie

Loch Ness Monster

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Radar identifies 'monstrous' disturbances at Loch Ness

The committee took place on Tuesday morning, with Stephen Flynn putting questions to Juergen Maier

The committee took place on Tuesday morning, with Stephen Flynn putting questions to Juergen Maier

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GB Energy chief squirms as Stephen Flynn questions bills scheme

RBS customers have been met with error messages when trying to access their funds.

RBS customers have been met with error messages when trying to access their funds.

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RBS online banking down leaving Scots unable to access money

If Elon Musk was genuinely a believer in free speech, he would not allow trolls to intimidate and dox individuals into self-censorship

If Elon Musk was genuinely a believer in free speech, he would not allow trolls to intimidate and dox individuals into self-censorship

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It’s time Twitter was held to account – and the result will be freedom of speech

Twitter/X has been among the platforms told to fix issues surrounding disinformation

Twitter/X has been among the platforms told to fix issues surrounding disinformation

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Disinformation is rife on Twitter/X – so what can we do to stop it?

Humza Yousaf has spoke out about why he's remained on Twitter/X despite receiving abuse from Elon Musk

Humza Yousaf has spoke out about why he's remained on Twitter/X despite receiving abuse from Elon Musk

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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Humza Yousaf: Why I'm still on Twitter/X despite Elon Musk abuse

Glasgow Central is one of the affected stations

Glasgow Central is one of the affected stations

British Transport Police

Scottish train stations among 19 affected by cyber security incident

Robert Gordon University and Sustainable Solutions IR Ltd have teamed up to research the production of hydrogen from waste heat

Robert Gordon University and Sustainable Solutions IR Ltd have teamed up to research the production of hydrogen from waste heat

Scottish university to play leading role in hydrogen production

The body representing Scotland's librarians has stepped back from Twitter/X

The body representing Scotland's librarians has stepped back from Twitter/X

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Scotland's librarians body steps back from Twitter/X as result of 'hateful content'

The firm has gone viral on TikTok

The firm has gone viral on TikTok

Scottish blinds firm goes viral on TikTok with brilliant video

Instagram posts from UK users will soon be used by Meta to train AI

Instagram posts from UK users will soon be used by Meta to train AI

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

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UK users' Facebook and Instagram posts to be used to train AI, Meta announces

The new wind farm will generate up to 75MW of energy

The new wind farm will generate up to 75MW of energy

Argyll and Bute

Argyll communities offered ownership stake in new wind farm project

SEPA unveiled the new Satellite Emergency Mapping Service (SEMS) at the inaugural Space-Comm Expo in Glasgow

SEPA unveiled the new Satellite Emergency Mapping Service (SEMS) at the inaugural Space-Comm Expo in Glasgow

Climate Emergency

Emergency satellite mapping service launched to combat Scottish environmental crises

Glasgow welcomed its first Space-Comm Expo on Wednesday

Glasgow welcomed its first Space-Comm Expo on Wednesday

Richard Lochhead

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Space has potential to play major part in Scotland as industry booms, minister says

Owning a house feels like a distant prospect for many young people who are renting long-term

Owning a house feels like a distant prospect for many young people who are renting long-term

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There is a new class divide. Can we risk letting it become entrenched?

Humza Yousaf called out Elon Musk for a video he shared on Twitter/X

Humza Yousaf called out Elon Musk for a video he shared on Twitter/X

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Humza Yousaf calls out Elon Musk for sharing 'b******t' video on hate crime

The mast is expected to go up in Glen Undalain – against the wishes of campaigners

The mast is expected to go up in Glen Undalain – against the wishes of campaigners

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Phone mast plan for Highland glen ‘shows UK scheme is waste of money’

Thousands of people have reported issues with the social media site X on Saturday, September 7

Thousands of people have reported issues with the social media site X on Saturday, September 7

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Is X down? All you need to know as users report issues with the site

Pat still hasn't had a more dramatic flight experience than swooping down to land on Barra’s Traigh Mhòr

Pat still hasn't had a more dramatic flight experience than swooping down to land on Barra’s Traigh Mhòr

Highlands & Islands

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Pat Kane: E-planes sound far-fetched – but they’re coming to Scottish skies

The dangerous Elon Musk got into a spat with Humza Yousaf

The dangerous Elon Musk got into a spat with Humza Yousaf

Social media cesspit makes me happy I don't own a smartphone

Fergal Mackie was inspired after an accident where he broke both his wrists

Fergal Mackie was inspired after an accident where he broke both his wrists

Scottish firm secures £800k for world’s first of its kind mechanical bionic hand

New technology is being used to explore Loch Ness

New technology is being used to explore Loch Ness

Loch Ness Monster

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Researchers photograph ‘micro-monster’ organisms living in Loch Ness

The test took place at SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst

The test took place at SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst

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Engineers identify 'very unusual' reason for rocket explosion in Shetland

The Scottish Government’s 4G infill project benefited around 2200 homes and businesses, granting them faster internet connections

The Scottish Government’s 4G infill project benefited around 2200 homes and businesses, granting them faster internet connections

Highlands & Islands

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Rural and island communities receive 4G boost from multi-million-pound project

The project aims to cut the time it takes to deliver specimens which are used to inform urgent clinical decision-making

The project aims to cut the time it takes to deliver specimens which are used to inform urgent clinical decision-making

Drone flies NHS lab specimens for first time between Scottish health boards

The incident occurred on Monday shortly before 10pm

The incident occurred on Monday shortly before 10pm

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Watch the moment rocket engine explodes during test at Shetland spaceport

All the casinos listed here hold full licenses and are regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, ensuring a secure and fair gaming experience

All the casinos listed here hold full licenses and are regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, ensuring a secure and fair gaming experience

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The Best Online Casinos in the UK: rated by BestCasinoSites.net

Could you be the next voice of Ring doorbells in the UK?

Could you be the next voice of Ring doorbells in the UK?

Nationwide search begins for video doorbell's first-ever Scottish voice

In future, might a drone drop off your groceries on the doorstep?

In future, might a drone drop off your groceries on the doorstep?

Will drones be deployed to put us all under Big Brother surveillance?

An Amazon delivery drone is on display at Amazon's BOS27 Robotics Innovation Hub in Westborough, Massachusetts

An Amazon delivery drone is on display at Amazon's BOS27 Robotics Innovation Hub in Westborough, Massachusetts

Pat Kane: The big question around drones is what problems we want them to solve

Victors at the festival can expect a variety of events including beer brewing, forensic science, artificial intelligence, sci-fi culture, and a host of “groundbreaking ideas”

Victors at the festival can expect a variety of events including beer brewing, forensic science, artificial intelligence, sci-fi culture, and a host of “groundbreaking ideas”

Week long science and technology festival in Scottish city announced

Many people just cannot get to grips with computers

Many people just cannot get to grips with computers

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No-one in the modern world cares about the digitally illiterate

A number of Labour MPs are thinking of leaving Twitter/X over 'hate and disinformation'

A number of Labour MPs are thinking of leaving Twitter/X over 'hate and disinformation'

Labour MPs quitting Twitter/X due to 'hate' and 'disinformation'

Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter/X has made the platform almost unusable, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter/X has made the platform almost unusable, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Humza Yousaf is right not to be cowed by Elon Musk