Alexa+ is rolling out to more users soon, but one of the next-gen voice assistant’s best features has been pushed back
Amazon has shifted the deadline for the launch of the web version of Alexa+ A…
Stanford makes stem cell transplants safer without chemo
A new antibody therapy developed at Stanford Medicine has shown that it can prepare patients for stem cell transplants without the need for toxic chemotherapy or radiation, according to results from a phase 1 clinical trial. The study focused on patients with Fanconi anemia, a rare genetic disorder that makes traditional stem cell transplants extremely…
A hidden cellular cleanup trick could reverse aging
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare genetic disorder that causes children to show signs of accelerated aging. Those affected often develop early skin wrinkling, loss of skin elasticity, reduced body fat, hair loss, hardened arteries, and insulin resistance. Scientists have found that about 90% of HGPS cases result from a defective protein known as…
Carbios outlines plans for its Chinese plant with Wankai
Published November 7, 2025 The first quarter of 2026 is expected to see construction begin on a biorecycling facility for plastics and synthetic fibres, led by France’s Carbios and China’s Wankai, a subsidiary of Zhink Group. The shape of this project, announced in 2024, is now becoming clearer. The Carbios and Zhink teams at the…
Connect Amazon Bedrock agents to cross-account knowledge bases
Organizations need seamless access to their structured data repositories to power intelligent AI agents. However, when these resources span multiple AWS accounts integration challenges can arise. This post explores a practical solution for connecting Amazon Bedrock agents to knowledge bases in Amazon Redshift clusters residing in different AWS accounts. The challenge Organizations that build AI…
Google commits $5M to Oklahoma for AI training
AI is creating new opportunities for Oklahomans to learn, grow and succeed. Google is committed to making sure the Sooner State is not just ready for this transformation, but positioned to lead it. Today, we’re announcing $5 million to help Oklahoma students and the local workforce get the critical AI and job-ready skills they need…
Macron has buoyant Q3 as international ops boom
Published November 7, 2025 Italian performance sports manufacturer Macron has released its Q3 results and they show an ongoing strong performance. The company, which counts the UK, Italy and Spain as its top markets, also saw good growth in Germany and the US during the quarter. Consolidated year-to-date revenue rose 8% to €188 million by…
Democratizing AI: How Thomson Reuters Open Arena supports no-code AI for every professional with Amazon Bedrock
This post is cowritten by Laura Skylaki, Vaibhav Goswami, Ramdev Wudali and Sahar El Khoury from Thomson Reuters. Thomson Reuters (TR) is a leading AI and technology company dedicated to delivering trusted content and workflow automation solutions. With over 150 years of expertise, TR provides essential solutions across legal, tax, accounting, risk, trade, and media…
Gen Z shoppers can’t get enough of perfumes: Coty, Estee are benefiting
By Reuters Published November 7, 2025 Fragrances have become a staple for Gen Z shoppers, the fastest-growing buyer category globally, and beauty heavyweights are here for the trend. Black Orchid is one of Tom Ford Beauty’s signature scents – Tom Ford Beauty Once dismissed as a luxury indulgence, scents are now a go-to for young…
James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s double helix, has died aged 97
Molecular biologist James Watson helped reveal DNA’s hidden shape Everett Collection Historical / Alamy Stock Photo James Watson, one of the discoverers of the structure of DNA, has died in a New York hospice facility at the age of 97. Along with fellow researchers Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins, he won the 1962 Nobel Prize…
Coats Group upbeat despite flat quarterly performance
Published November 7, 2025 How has quarterly trading been for apparel and footwear components supplier Coats Group? “Subdued”, coloured by “sustained macroeconomic and tariff uncertainty”. Image: Coats Group But its mood remained upbeat in Friday’s trading update covering the four months from 1 July-31 October as the group “delivered a resilient performance, in line with…
