Scotland’s women rugby team ‘inspired’ by football success – Gemma Fay
Scotland’s Women rugby team aim to emulate their football counterparts by reaching the World Cup, says Gemma Fay. However, former Scotland goalkeeper Fay, who is now the head of women’s and girls’ rugby at Scottish Rugby, has warned that progress may take time. Shelley Kerr’s Scotland qualified for the next year’s football World Cup finals […]
Sydney Brenner: Molecular biology pioneer dies
SPL Brenner was part of the hothouse environment at Cambridge’s Laboratory of Molecular Biology Sydney Brenner, one of the giants of 20th Century science, has died. The South African of Lithuanian descent made many pioneering discoveries in the field of molecular and developmental biology, winning a Nobel Prize in 2002. The Nobel recognised his work […]
Bird flu risk prompts poultry restrictions in Wales
Thinkstock Bird (avian) flu is a highly contagious disease affecting the respiratory, digestive and/or nervous system of many species of birds An increasing risk of bird flu has prompted the Welsh Government to introduce restrictions. An all-Wales prevention zone comes into force on Thursday, requiring keepers of poultry and other captive birds to take extra […]
PV Sindhu named BBC Indian Sportswoman of Year
“I would like to dedicate this award to my supporters and fans that have supported me all along and also voted for me,” the 24-year-old said. “Awards like BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year give us motivation and encouragement to go much further. “My message to all young sportswomen is that as women we have […]
Are our weddings too white?
PA Harry and Meghan’s wedding prompted a conversation about interracial marriage A year ago Meghan and Harry charmed the nation with their own, not entirely traditional, special day. Guests were addressed – at length – by the African-American bishop, Michael Curry. A gospel choir performed the soul classic Stand By Me. And yet there was […]
Mona Lisa ‘brought to life’ with deepfake AI
Samsung A YouTube video explains how the researchers brought Mona Lisa to life The subject of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous Mona Lisa painting has been brought to life by AI researchers. The video, achieved from a single photo, shows the model in the portrait moving her head, eyes and mouth. The latest iteration of so-called […]
Elderly man missing after flooding in Perthshire
BBC The River Tay search effort resumed on Monday morning Emergency services are searching for a 77-year-old man who was swept away by the River Tay during heavy rain in Perthshire. Police received a report of concern for the man at 17:30 on Sunday near Strathtay. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said two appliances […]
Can kitchen gardens combat climate change?
FAARM project Growing fruit and veg in the garden is already seen as environmentally friendly, but it could also be a weapon in the fight against climate change. That’s been the experience of a community in Bangladesh, whose rice crop – the source of their food and income – was ruined when seasonal rains came […]
Shelley Kerr: Scotland women head coach ‘privileged and proud’ to get MBE
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) David Campbell (Scottish coach), for voluntary service to athletics. Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) Arnold Black (Scottish Athletics historian and statistician), for services to athletics. Ken Brown (golf broadcaster and journalist), for services to sport and broadcasting. Kyle Coetzer (Scotland captain), for […]
Walmart uses AI cameras to spot thieves
Reuters US supermarket giant Walmart has confirmed it uses image recognition cameras at checkouts to detect theft. The cameras identify when items are put in a shopping bag without first being scanned by a cashier, or at the self-service checkout. Walmart told the news site Business Insider than it used the technology in more than […]