Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have found that the magnetic component of light plays a direct part in the Faraday Effect, overturning a 180-year belief that only light’s electric field was involved. Their work shows that light can exert magnetic influence on matter, not simply illuminate it. This insight could support advances in…
Getty Images The government ignored an early warning by two Nobel prize-winning scientists that all healthcare workers should be routinely tested for coronavirus in the pandemic, the Covid inquiry has heard. The advice came in a strongly-worded letter sent in April 2020 by the chief executive of the Francis Crick Institute, Sir Paul Nurse, and…
Published November 20, 2025 K-Way’s retail expansion is gathering pace with a new opening in Milan, and the company confirms it will end the year on a positive note after recording €159 million in revenue in 2024. “The year 2025 is definitely set to grow. The rate will depend on the performance of November and…
By Reuters Published November 20, 2025 The global luxury goods industry is likely to sell 3% to 5% more next year after stagnating in 2025, but years of aggressive price increases have alienated customers, threatening long-term growth, Bain & Company warned on Thursday. Luxury price increases are alienating some younger shoppers – Louis Vuitton Bain…
A foundation for AI Westinghouse CEO Dan Sumner has stressed that AI-driven decision-making optimization is essential to making nuclear power a viable investment for utilities and addressing energy urgency. A major factor in the partnership’s success has been Westinghouse’s AI readiness. The company already established its own proprietary AI infrastructure, Hive, designed specifically to meet…
Adult mice used their paws and mouths to remove pups stuck in a pregnant female’s birth canal Violet J. Ivan/NYU Grossman School of Medicine Mice seem to assist pregnant females when they get into difficulty giving birth, with experienced mothers being the most helpful. This is thought to be the first official sighting of such…
Published November 20, 2025 The race for Christmas windows is on: in Paris, the department stores have just unveiled their 2025 Christmas displays, each with its own distinctive style. Here’s an overview of the creations lighting up the capital. La Samaritaine: Paris M’Emballe Advent Calendar – La Samaritaine – DR Founded in 1870, La Samaritaine…
By Bloomberg Published November 20, 2025 Switzerland’s exports to the US retreated in October amid ongoing volatility in their trade relationship before a deal last week to lower President Donald Trump’s 39% tariffs. US tariffs easing could aid Swiss watch exports – AFP Foreign sales to America excluding gold, adjusted for seasonal swings, were 5.5%…
Published November 20, 2025 The collaborations keep coming from couturier Elie Saab, who has just revealed his latest link up, a first luxury branded residence in Azerbaijan. Panorama by Elie Saab will offer 582 residences in Azerbaijan – Panorama by Elie Saab The Lebanese fashion designer inked the deal with Sabah Investment Group, in a…
The government did not start planning for the closure of schools until the day before the decision was made, the Covid-19 inquiry has heard. Up until 16 March 2020, focus had been on keeping schools open, so there were no contingency plans in place, according to evidence given by the former education secretary Gavin Williamson….
