Gillian Duncan
Gillian Duncan
National Reporter


The Hypervision Surgical System under development at one of London's leading hospital sites. Photo: Hypervision Surgical
Mastering the body's hidden flaws: The MedTech inventions aiming to save lives

London Institute for Healthcare Engineering is working with inventors to get their products to patients faster

July 26, 2024, 6:00 PM
Riders must apply for a permit, and can choose from multiple rental companies offering e-scooters by the minute, and include Tier, Careem Tech, Lime, Skurrt and Arnab. Victor Besa / The National
Are e-scooters a danger or an affordable way to curb emissions?

Record number of violations in Dubai but deaths fall as safety message cuts through

July 25, 2024, 9:26 AM
The deserts of the UAE present plenty of opportunities to go camping with family and friends. Getty
Seven of the UAE's best stargazing spots

From astronomy centres to random spots across the desert, the UAE is filled with great places to watch celestial events

July 20, 2024, 12:22 PM
Computer-generated image of the proposed Tempest jet. Photo: Ministry of Defence
Next-generation fighter jet project in doubt amid defence review

The Tempest will have advanced stealth technology, as well as the ability to fly without a pilot and direct swarms of drones

July 20, 2024, 11:11 AM
Sir Leonard Blavatnik at the amfAR Cannes Gala 2023 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d'Antibes, France. Getty Images
Tycoon's TV company 'axed show for Netanyahu', protesters say

Channel 13 in Israel recently dropped its most-watched programme following leadership shake-up

July 20, 2024, 10:12 AM
Gisma Hakim, 14, a malaria patient, is treated at a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) field hospital in Jamam refugee camp, South Sudan. Getty Images
Rising antimalarial resistance in Africa potentially fatal for millions

Artemisinin-based combination therapies have been first-line treatment for malaria for almost 20 years

July 18, 2024, 6:00 PM
Spanish police arrested three people following an investigation into the sale of drone parts to Hezbollah for use in attacks in northern Israel. AP
Four arrested in Europe over sale of drone parts to Hezbollah

Suspects, who were detained in Spain and Germany, are all believed to be Lebanese

July 18, 2024, 2:37 PM
Ursula von der Leyen at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France. AFP
Von der Leyen wins second term at EU helm after green promise

European Commission President is re-elected with 401 votes, 40 more than she needed

July 18, 2024, 1:03 PM
The National Covid Memorial Wall in London, a public mural painted by volunteers to commemorate those who died in the pandemic. PA
Covid: UK 'prepared for the wrong pandemic'

Pandemic inquiry report concludes: 'Never again can a disease be allowed to lead to so many deaths and so much suffering'

July 18, 2024, 11:54 AM
Conventional batteries use rigid metallic materials with electrons to carry a charge, while the new jelly-like batteries use ions, like electric eels. Getty Images
Stretchy 'electric eel battery' a leap forward for wearable tech

The soft and sticky substance could power wearable devices or biomedical implants

July 17, 2024, 6:00 PM
Children who move multiple times before the age of 15 are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with depression in later life. Getty Images
Children who move home aged 10 to 15 face higher risk of depression

Risk is 41 per cent higher for those who relocate once, rising to 61 per cent if they move more times, new study shows

July 17, 2024, 3:00 PM
A child receives the Tetravac vaccination, used conjointly against diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis and whooping cough. Getty Images
Whooping cough cases rise in Scotland amid fall in vaccinations

More than 5,000 reports of the infection have been recorded so far this year

July 17, 2024, 8:14 AM
Participants who did short bursts of light exercise at night extended their average duration of sleep, researchers found. Getty Images
Light exercise before bed 'may improve sleep'

Participants slept for an additional 27 minutes on average after light exercise

July 16, 2024, 10:30 PM
TeraNet 1, the ground station at the University of Western Australia, Perth. Photo: International Space Centre
Laser breakthrough paves way for faster communications from space

Lasers operate at much higher frequencies than radio signals, meaning they pack more information into every second

July 16, 2024, 12:00 AM
Oceanic House in Westminster, where an EU citizen bought a property to use as his London pied-a-terre. Photo: Beauchamp Estates
Super-wealthy spending less on London property

Competition from Dubai and political uncertainty leads to £100m year-on-year drop in deals worth £15m or more in first half of 2024

July 15, 2024, 1:57 PM