Just like you probably don’t grow and grind wheat to make flour for your bread, most software developers don’t write every line of code in a new project from scratch. Doing so would be extremely slow and could create more security issues than it solves. So developers draw on existing libraries—often open source projects—to get…
A new study out of the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) reveals that, over 170 years of economic history, the transformation of U.S. cities follows a surprisingly stable rule: while cities evolve and diversify, they on average maintain a constant level of “coherence” — a measure of how well their economic activities fit together. The research…
By AFP Published October 6, 2025 Franco-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy is set to make his debut in one of the most coveted jobs in the fashion industry on Monday when he sends out models for Chanel for the first time. Designer Matthieu Blazy The 41-year-old, who was appointed last December, will unveil his Spring/Summer 2026…
The idea of genetically modifying wild lions divides opinion Andrewfel/Shutterstock Should we genetically modify wild lions? Of course not, might be your instant response. But what if lions were being wiped out by a devastating disease introduced by people? What if the genetic change was a tiny tweak that makes them immune to this disease,…
Published October 6, 2025 Global beauty brand Nars Cosmetics has announced a strategic partnership with Reliance Retail’s omni-channel business Tira. Nars Cosmetics aims to boost accessibility in the country and roll out immersive experiences both on- and offline. Nars Cosmetics aims to reach more Indian shoppers with its new Tira partnership – Nars Cosmetics “Our…
In August, Alex Cooper appeared at our Made by Google event to help introduce Camera Coach, a new feature on Pixel 10. Today, we’re announcing another collaboration with Alex: a long-term partnership with Unwell, her media company and home to the chart-topping “Call Her Daddy” podcast. Alex and her team will use Google’s entire ecosystem…
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 has been awarded for discoveries that explain how the immune system attacks hostile infections, but not the body’s own cells. The prize is shared by Japan’s Shimon Sakaguchi and US researchers Mary Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell. They discovered “security guards” that eliminate parts of the immune system…
For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 6th October, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES Red Hat has confirmed a cyber attack that resulted in unauthorized access to one of its GitLab instances. The attackers, Crimson Collective, claim to have stolen approximately 570GB of compressed data. The…
New research in the roundworm C. elegans shows how changes in the parent’s lysosomes that promote longevity are transferred to its offspring. The work describes a new link between lysosomes — cellular organelles once thought to be the cell’s recycling center — and the epigenome — a set of chemical marks that modify gene expression….
The universe is full of different types of radiation and particles that can be observed here on Earth. This includes photons across the entire range of the electromagnetic spectrum, from the lowest radio frequencies all the way to the highest-energy gamma rays. It also includes other particles such as neutrinos and cosmic rays, which race…
