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Scientists discover possible cure for baldness that speeds up wound healing

A single chemical is central to deciding whether you go bald or not - and the discovery could also help treating wounds.

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Professor Brian Cox fumes 'swearing can be funny' after publisher removes 's***' from new book

Brian Cox (scientist)

The physicist and ex-D:Ream musician said he had written a swear word in a draft of his new book on black holes, only to find it replaced with the word "bad".

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Dogs might be able to 'see' with their noses, new study suggests

The research reveals how dogs experience and navigate the world, and the senior author hopes that it offers some comfort to owners of blind pups.

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Netflix to crack down on password sharing by charging for multiple locations

The days of friends and family all using the same Netflix account may soon be over.

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Earth to get 'direct hit' from solar storm as GPS and radio signals face disruption

The 'minor' solar storm on July 19 could be followed by another next week.

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Twitter is down as tens of thousands of users struggle to access website and app

More than 28,000 people have reported problems with the website on DownDetector.

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BMW sparks fury with £15 a month subscription plan for pre-installed heated seats

The German car giant's latest models will roll out of the factory with all of the top-tier kit already installed - but locked behind a paywall.

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Heatwave makes men gain weight due to 'hunger hormone', study finds

A study by researchers at Tel Aviv University has found that sunlight triggers men to eat more and go in search of food, but not women. So if you’re a man feeling a little peckish this heatwave, this could be why.

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'Hangry' is real as new study finds link between hunger and emotional state

Participants recorded their levels of hunger and their emotions on five occasions a day over a three-week period.

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Porn 'damages men's view of women less than thought', say Dundee researchers

It contradicts widespread claims that pornography usage can impact men's ability to form or sustain relationships.

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Spotify issues response after some users are given access to 'karaoke mode'

A number of users were reportedly given access to a 'test' feature, which saw users get scores out of 100 on their singing skills.

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First human to be able to live past 150 'has already been born', scientists claim

The oldest living human being currently is Lucile Randon, who is 118 years and 137 days old, however experts now state that 200-year-old humans could happen very soon.

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Google issues warning over new spyware targeting Android and Apple users

The malware can steal pictures, videos, read messages and even track your location

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Boss of Dundee app Snappy Shopper warns local shops face wipeout by 'dark stores'

Mike Callachan says dark units - which aren't shops, but merely warehouses delivering groceries for apps like JustEat, Deliveroo and Gorillas - could make convenience stores extinct.

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What to do if you test positive for Covid and how many times can you be infected

The latest surge in Covid-19 cases has resulted in hard decisions having to be made about upcoming plans

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Venus could be 'more habitable' than previously thought, scientists claim

The planet may be home to some alien lifeforms, a new study has suggested.

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Nine red flag signs a phone could be hacked - from overheating to mystery calls

Malware, phishing and data breaches can cause your phone to act strangely - so you should be careful if you notice any of these signs.

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Millions of iPhone users could be entitled to payout over slow battery claims

Justin Gutmann has launched an ambitious legal bid over claims that Apple slowed down older versions of the iPhone following a system update in 2017.

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All iPhone users warned ahead of next upgrade that could hit battery life

Some of the upcoming iPhone changes won't be for everybody.

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Instagram UK launches new parental supervision tools for teenagers

The new Instagram features will automatically end when the child turns 18.

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WhatsApp makes huge change to group chats for users from today

Many users have been able to access the update to group chats today.

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NASA is launching a UFO research team to looks for 'extra-terrestrial' objects in sky

The team is set to be launched later this year, though the space agency are not convince UAPs (unidentified aerial phenomena) are aliens.

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iPhone warning as five older models will stop working after Apple update

A number of older iPhone models will not work with Apple's new iOS 16 update

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Email scam warning issued as fraudsters impersonate government and make enticing offer

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Users are urged not to fall for a scam that involves criminals pretending to be HMRC.

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Glasgow Feared gangland figure Paul Lyons attacked in jail by killer who stabbed victim 142 times Peter Allan has pleaded guilty to attacking Paul Lyons in HMP Perth.

Scots baby called 'Queeniana' owned Chanel bag before birth

As well as the Chanel bag, the six-week-old tot owns a Louis Vuitton and a Hermes blanket, a Balmain changing bag, and outfits from Dior, Versace and Burberry.

ITV I'm A Celebrity stars sadly no longer with us as new series set to air

I'm A Celebrity

As the 23rd series returns to our screens tonight, we pay tribute to the former stars of the jungle.

Fire crews race to huge blaze at Scots McDonald's restaurant

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Emergency services descended on the Ethiebeaton Park area in Monifieth after the alarm was raised at around 1.15am on Tuesday.

'My perfect boyfriend groomed me so he could abuse my kids'

Daniel Cassells, 37, appeared at the High Court in Glasgow last week where he admitted a host of child sex abuse charges against him.

Courts Two men appear in court charged with murder of Ross MacGillivray in Inverness Craig Hayden, 28, and Leon Headey, 21, were charged with murder and an attempt to defeat the ends of justice..

Wishaw business leader backing Lanarkshire MSP's plan for new environmental crime law

Jo Chidley, founder and owner of Beauty Kitchen was a keynote speaker at the launch of Monica Lennon’s consultation on making ecocide a crime in Scotland.

Fire crews race to huge blaze at Scots McDonald's restaurant

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Emergency services descended on the Ethiebeaton Park area in Monifieth after the alarm was raised at around 1.15am on Tuesday.

Cambuslang running group wins mental health award in memory of much-loved member

Lanarkshire Charity

The group has dedicated a massive amount of time into fundraising for mental health charities after one of their members sadly died in 2021.

'My perfect boyfriend groomed me so he could abuse my kids'

Daniel Cassells, 37, appeared at the High Court in Glasgow last week where he admitted a host of child sex abuse charges against him.

Galloway News Kirkcudbright Academy takes S1 pupils on activity days thanks to Rotary Club The S1 students were taken to Abernethy Barcaple to help build new friendships, develop self-confidence and to experience and learn about leadership skills

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere hires officers for climate hub

Sarah Thomas and Steven Clark are part of the team involved with the region's first climate hub

Wigtownshire maternity consultation branded "more dithering and delay"

Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board is asking for views on two proposals for maternity services in Wigtownshire

Dumfries and Galloway Council making steady progress towards net zero

Emissions are down for the fifth consecutive year – and the council’s carbon footprint is now less than half of what it was just four years ago

Queen of the South boss accuses players of being unprofessional after Kelty Hearts defeat

Marvin Bartley let rip after the loss left Queens four points from the bottom of the table