Scientists just simulated the “impossible” — fault-tolerant quantum code cracked at last
Quantum computers still face a major hurdle on their pathway to practical use cases: their…
Islington Council wins right to vaccinate baby after High Court ruling
A council has won a High Court battle to vaccinate a baby against her mother’s wishes. Islington Council faced a legal challenge by one of its residents after it arranged for her eight-month-old daughter to receive routine vaccinations while the child was in its care. The mother, known only as Ms S, had refused the…
Britain sliding ‘into economic crisis’ over £85bn sickness bill, ex-John Lewis boss warns
Emer MoreauBusiness reporter Getty Images The report said that a 22-year-old who falls out of work for health reasons could lose out on £1m over the course of their lifetime. The number of sick and disabled people out of work is putting the UK at risk of an “economic inactivity crisis” that threatens the country’s…
Trader Joe’s creates retail buzz around its totes
By Bloomberg Published November 5, 2025 On an October afternoon, a delivery of new bags arriving at a store in midtown Manhattan was driving fashionistas wild. But it wasn’t fresh supplies of Hermes SCA’s Birkin, Chanel’s 25, or even The Row’s Margaux. The bag in question cost $2.99 and is sold by grocery store Trader Joe’s. Trader Joe’s…
Emily Ratajkowski returns for high-profile Kurt Geiger festive campaign
Published November 5, 2025 Kurt Geiger is one of many brands launching their festive season campaigns this week and it’s clearly aiming to stand out from the crowd. Kurt Geiger It said: “Let them eat cake. And drink champagne. And drip in jewels. This holiday season, Kurt Geiger channels the opulence of Marie Antoinette reimagined as the…
Birds, not wind, brought life to Iceland’s youngest island
When the volcanic island of Surtsey emerged from the North Atlantic Ocean in 1963, it presented scientists with a rare natural experiment: a chance to watch life begin on untouched land. For many years, ecologists assumed that plants reached remote islands mainly through special traits that allowed long-distance travel, such as fruits that attract birds…
Scientists shocked to find E. coli spreads as fast as the swine flu
New research has revealed that Escherichia coli (E. coli), a bacterium that normally lives in the human gut, can spread through populations at a rate comparable to the swine flu. For the first time, researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Oslo, the University of Helsinki, Aalto University in Finland, and their collaborators…
Cockroaches are secretly poisoning indoor air
Researchers at North Carolina State University have identified a clear connection between the extent of cockroach infestations in homes and the amount of allergens and bacterial toxins known as endotoxins found indoors. The team discovered that when pest control successfully reduced cockroach numbers, both allergen and endotoxin levels dropped sharply. These results indicate that eliminating…
Primark powers ahead in US, owner hints at standalone spin-off for business
Published November 4, 2025 Primark’s owner Associated British Foods released results for the year to 13 September on Tuesday and also hinted that Primark might one day be operated as a separate business. Primark More of that later. First, those results. ABF group revenue was down 3% at £19.459 billion and pre-tax profit fell 26%…
Seven SGM-operated Galeries Lafayette stores in France will be renamed amid Shein launch
Published November 4, 2025 In France, the Galeries Lafayette group made its position clear as soon as the Société des Grands Magasins announced its plan to introduce ultra-fast-fashion brand Shein into five regional Galeries Lafayette stores that SGM has operated for several years. After weeks of negotiations, and on the eve of Shein taking up…
Scientists uncover the secret triggers of ‘impossible’ earthquakes
Earthquakes in places like Utah (USA), Soultz-sous-Forêts (France), and Groningen (the Netherlands) seem puzzling to scientists because, according to geological theory, they shouldn’t be possible. In these regions, the shallow layers of the Earth’s crust are thought to behave in a way that strengthens faults when they begin to move. Textbooks suggest that this strengthening…
