Old smartphones become working data servers in sustainable tech project from Estonia
Old smartphones could be reused to support data collection and analysis University researchers built data…
Gold demand hit records as price soared: industry data
By AFP Published October 30, 2025 Demand for gold hit a record high in the third quarter as the the precious metal’s price hit all-time highs on geopolitical unrest, industry data showed Thursday. AFP Total demand grew three percent year-on-year in the July-September period to 1,313 tonnes, the World Gold Council said, as the metal…
Coats completes OrthoLite buy, announces new divisional structure, Q3 trading to plan
Published October 30, 2025 Coats Group has completed the acquisition of premium insoles maker OrthoLite Holdings as the restructuring apparel and footwear components supplier also said Q3 trading is on track. Image: Coats Group Coats said the acquisition “strengthens the product portfolio and capabilities of [our] existing footwear business through expansion into the attractive, high-growth…
Nanotyrannus: Dinosaur skeleton settles long debate over ‘tiny T. rex’ fossils
Artist’s impression of a pack of Nanotyrannus attacking a juvenile T. rex Anthony Hutchings A dinosaur fossil thought to be a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex is in fact a fully grown carnivore of a different species, according to researchers who believe they have finally settled a long-running and fierce debate in palaeontology. The dispute stems from…
Chatbots are surprisingly effective at debunking conspiracy theories
But facts aren’t dead. Our findings about conspiracy theories are the latest—and perhaps most extreme—in an emerging body of research demonstrating the persuasive power of facts and evidence. For example, while it was once believed that correcting falsehoods that aligns with one’s politics would just cause people to dig in and believe them even more,…
Stefano Martinetto (Tomorrow): “Cavalli is focusing on younger generations and the US market”
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published October 30, 2025 Cavalli is entering a new relaunch phase with Tomorrow. FashionNetwork.com spoke with Stefano Martinetto, the CEO and founder of the London-based fashion incubator, selected by Cavalli’s owner, Damac, to steer the Italian label into a new phase of development across international markets. Stefano Martinetto – Tomorrow…
New Era teams up with FC Barcelona for official cap collection
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published October 30, 2025 The New York-based label known for its urban fashion and premium headwear is strengthening its ties with football through a new collaboration. New Era has become FC Barcelona’s official cap licensee, unveiling its first joint collection inspired by the energy and creativity of Barcelona. The partnership…
Health officials worried as flu season comes early
The UK’s winter flu season has begun five weeks earlier than usual, health officials are warning. The UK Health Security Agency said cases were rising quickly among children and young people – and warned the virus would soon start to spread across older age groups. The organisation urged people eligible for the flu vaccine to…
Teesworks BP hydrogen plant decision delayed again
Jason Arunn MurugesuNorth East and Cumbria Teesworks BP and South Tees Group have competing plans for part of the Teesworks site A government decision on whether a hydrogen plant can be built has been delayed for a second time amid a row over land that is also earmarked for an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre….
Electricity reprograms immune cells to speed up recovery
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have found that applying electrical currents to “macrophages,” a crucial type of immune cell, can reprogram them to reduce inflammation and promote faster healing in cases of disease or injury. This discovery points to a promising new treatment strategy, and the research team is continuing to study the mechanisms behind…
Oswestry widower backs new pancreatic cancer breath trial
Chloe HughesWest Midlands Andrew Palmer Andrew Palmer’s wife Jen died a month after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer A man whose wife died from pancreatic cancer is backing a new clinical trial into breath tests which could help detect the disease. Andrew Palmer’s wife Jen, 50, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in February 2024 and…
