'Celtic curse' hotspots found in Scotland and Ireland with 1 in 54 at risk

'Celtic curse' hotspots found in Scotland and Ireland with 1 in 54 at risk

• â Celtic curseâ hotspots found in Scotland and Ireland with 1 in 54 at risk People with roots in the Outer Hebrides and north west Ireland face the highest known risk of developi

Science · February 21, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 255 words

Why coping with heavy rain in Scotland's whisky country shows how to save water for the summer

• After weeks of relentless rain and flooding, and even more forecast, 2025’s droughts and hosepipe bans feel like ancient history.

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 48 words