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THE NAVY has tested artificial intelligence against supersonic missile threats for the first time at sea as it ushers in a new age of autonomous defen

IRL is emerging from the mists of pandemic

The UK received nil points at Eurovision again this year, writes Iain Maciver, so maybe it's time to give Scotland a shot in its own right.

New regulations to be put in place by the UK government should officially pave the way for commercial space launches from UK soil, from spaceports in Scotl

A Novel Imagines a Victorian England Ruled by France Credit...Ben Jones By Dexter Palmer THE KINGDOMS By Natasha Pulley Speculative fiction and historical fiction are closer cousins than one might think, and alternate-history novels (such as Philip K. Dick’s “The Man in the High Castle” or William Gibson and Bruce Sterling’s “The Difference Engine”) can give enterprising writers the chance to work in both genres at once. Fans of such stories will be richly entertained by the lavish ...

Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers? We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions. What should we do with our second vote in 2021? What happens if Westminster says no to indyref2? Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls wh...

Six invaders to look out for this Invasive Species Week Updated: May 24, 2021, 11:58 am © Supplied by Scottish Invasive Sp Sign up for our daily newsletter featuring the top stories from The Press and Journal. Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Today marks the beginning of National Invasive Species Week, where conservationists across the country highlight the most damaging plants and animals causing havoc ...

The eight-day itinerary departs from either Edinburgh or Greenock and has a port stop and excursion included every day, taking in Aberdeen, Inverness, Orkney, Oban, the Outer Hebrides and Belfast.

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has received his first dose of a coronavirus vaccine THE overwhelming majority of young Scots are eager to get their Covid-19 vaccine, a new survey shows. The research, conducted by Censuswide on behalf of the Scottish Government, found 90% of 18 to 29-year-olds in Scotland will get the jag when offered, or have had it already. Almost seven in 10 (69%) are eager to get their first vaccine, with the same number saying the key motivation is to “protect themse...

The islands communities and businesses are being failed. Marc Crothall, chief executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, said: “The islands have had some amazing film and documentary coverage and wonderful opportunities to promote themselves and great advocacy and marketing for Scotland and yet you can’t get there.” Mar Crothall, pictured, said Scotlands ferries failure is just not an acceptable position i an interview as part of a special series this week. He said: "It is a Scott...