An international team of scientists has revealed how rogue rings of DNA that float outside of our chromosomes — known as extrachromosomal DNA, or ecDNA — can drive the growth of a large proportion of glioblastomas, the most common and aggressive adult brain cancer. The discovery could open the door to much-needed new approaches to…
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. If detected early, it can be efficiently treated, but the cost and discomfort of colonoscopies — the main diagnostic method currently in use — often result in delayed diagnosis. Using machine learning algorithms, a team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) identified for the…
Generative AI solutions like Amazon Q Business are transforming the way employees work. Organizations in every industry are embracing these tools to help their workforce extract valuable insights from increasingly fragmented data to accelerate decision-making processes. However, the adoption of generative AI tools hasn’t been without its challenges. Two hurdles have emerged in the implementation…
By Reuters Published September 17, 2025 U.S. online sales growth during the 2025 holiday season is expected to slow from last year, as price-conscious shoppers stay picky with their spending amid rising living costs, according to a Salesforce forecast. Reuters Salesforce projects online spending between November 1 and December 31 to rise 2.1% to $288…
By Reuters Published September 17, 2025 Amazon.com said on Wednesday it is investing more than $1 billion to raise pay and lower healthcare costs for U.S. fulfillment and transportation employees, pushing up the average total compensation to over $30 an hour including benefits. Reuters The technology giant said the average pay would increase to more…
Published September 17, 2025 Fila has teamed up with Indian label Almost Gods for a limited-edition collection that merges design with depth and narrative intent. Fila and Almost Gods launch limited-edition collection. – Fila and Almost Gods Inspired by a fictional sandstorm universe, a brutalist desert world shaped by swirling dust, eclipse-lit skies, and twisted…
Published September 17, 2025 Paul Smith Ltd has a new executive chairman with one of UK retail’s most experienced leaders taking up the role. On Wednesday the independent British fashion label named Ewan Venters to the newly-created role. He starts early next month. Ewan Venters, executive chairman of Paul Smith Venters has been a non-executive…
Published September 18, 2025 The non-profit organisation Fashion Trust Arabia has unveiled the finalists for its 2025 awards. Eighteen emerging designers from the MENA region have been selected, alongside three from India, the guest country. The ceremony will take place in Doha on 22 November 2025. DR In the ready-to-wear category, the finalists are Shahd…
Two male chimpanzees eating the plum-like fruit of the evergreen Parinari excelsa tree at Taï National Park in Ivory Coast Aleksey Maro/UC Berkeley Wild chimpanzees scoffing fermented fruit consume the equivalent of two glasses of wine per day, factoring in their body size compared with us. It has long been known that many primates, including…
Published September 17, 2025 Brioni has expanded its retail presence in Mexico with the opening of a new boutique inside the Palacio de Hierro in Monterrey, one of the country’s leading luxury shopping destinations. Brioni expands in Mexico with new store in Monterrey. – Brioni Blending its Roman heritage with the modern spirit of the…
