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First writing may be 40,000 years earlier than thought

Scientists believe they have found evidence of written thoughts of Stone Age people on ancient objects.

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New Scottish Dark Sky Observatory plans get the green light

The facility in Galloway will replace one which burned down in Ayrshire more than four years ago.

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The Churchill speech that launched the Cold War

In 1946, Britain's wartime leader warned of the Soviet threat to the West

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Heated Doncic interaction 'very normal' - Redick

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick says he and star player Luka Doncic have a "great relationship" despite a heated exchange between the pair that went viral.

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The darkness behind LS Lowry's famous city scenes

How the British artist's paintings were coloured by his own desolation

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Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?

Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group.

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TRNSMT changes set times to show Scotland world cup match

The festival's Friday headliner Richard Ashcroft will take to the stage early so fans can watch the Scotland v Morocco game.

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OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash

Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.

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Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK

Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK's first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.

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Cancer patient trapped in Dubai begs to get home

Linzi Stone was meant to start chemotherapy on Friday but has no idea if she will get back in time.

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No new tax rises in Spring Statement, but don't be fooled - tax bills are still rising

There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement, yet to take effect.

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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

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Why does Scotland lead the way on heading in football?

BBC Scotland sports news correspondent Chris McLaughlin examines the landscape about the impact of heading the ball in Scottish football.

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BBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care

Known as "corridor care", patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs due to a lack of beds.

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Can a robot recruiter really spot a good carer?

AI is being used to screen care workers – but can a robot truly judge who is right for the job?

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First US soldiers to die in Iran conflict are identified

Four of the six - ranging in age from 20 to 42 - have been named after the drone strike in Kuwait.

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