The World Health Organization recommends formal school programmes as the key to preventing skin cancer.
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Being severely sunburnt as a child more than doubles the chance of developing future skin cancer but less than half of primary schools questioned in new research have a sun safety policy.
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Research has revealed how British otters may have been able to recover from species loss in the 1950s with the help of otters from Asia.
An artist’s impression of the new pterosaur species, Cheoptera
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The Isle of Skye has a rich palaeontological heritage, so perhaps it’s no surprise scientists made an important discovery there.
Laura Young started campaigning to ban disposable vapes 16 months ago and now the UK government is taking action.
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Grassroots activism can drive governments to take action. The recent decision to ban disposable vapes in the UK hinged on creative collaboration between communities, councils and decision-makers.
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Nearly a third of all moorland burning in Scotland occurs on peat soil – a vital carbon sink.
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The welfare of wild animals is severely compromised to sustain grouse shooting in Scotland.
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Westminster has rebuked Scotland’s first minister for holding his own bilateral meetings without a UK diplomat being present.
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Scotland has lost a wonderful writer and artist in the Paisley-born artist.
A scene from Outlander.
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Productions such as Braveheart and Outlander present a narrow version of Scottish cultural identity.
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It is unusual to find a tomb so intact and so well preserved.
There are very few wildcats like this one left in their natural habitat in Scotland.
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And a recent history of wildcat hybridisation.
Storm Babet batters a lighthouse in north east England.
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The storm came from an unusual direction and dumped exceptional amounts of rain along the east coast.
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Playgroups are good for parents’ wellbeing – and are a place where they can take a first step into volunteering.
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The SNP are set to lose a seat in a vote triggered by a COVID scandal. But this is not one of their safer seats at the best of times.
Regenerating pinewood in the Cairngorms.
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Native trees have been found at new heights in the Scottish Highlands, demonstrating how mountain woodland could recover from deforestation – benefiting humans, wildlife and climate issues.
Rhun ap Iorwerth has replaced Adam Price as Plaid Cymru leader.
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Rhun ap Iorwerth replaced Adam Price as Plaid Cymru leader.
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Both unionists and nationalists cite this keystone document of Scottish history.
Stromness, Orkney.
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Bringing up the subjects of autonomy and Norway has always been an effective way for Orcadians to draw attention to their grievances with central government.
A ferry serving the Outer Hebrides, in the harbour at Uig.
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The Scottish government has allowed the island ferry network to reach a crisis point. Islanders question why.
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The party’s fate is deeply tied to support or opposition to independence.