Although we rarely notice from Earth, the Sun is continuously hurling enormous clouds of charged plasma into space. These events, known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs), often occur alongside sudden bursts of light called solar flares. When particularly strong, CMEs can stretch far enough to disturb Earth’s magnetic field, producing dazzling auroras and sometimes triggering…
Kevin KeaneEnvironment, energy and rural affairs correspondent, BBC Scotland BBC Farmer Johnnie Balfour says there needs to be a more nuanced approach to climate change Johnnie Balfour farms a 300-strong herd of Aberdeen Angus – and is planning to expand operations. Cattle are notoriously the most planet-warming, methane-emitting of all the farmed animals. But Johnnie’s…
Esme Stallard,Climate and science reporter, BBC News and Becky Dale and Wesley Stephenson,Senior data journalists, BBC Verify Getty Images Water companies have been ordered to tackle potentially harmful levels of so-called forever chemicals in drinking water sources for more than six million people, the BBC can reveal. Forever chemicals, or PFAS, are a group of…
Published November 3, 2025 Premium womenswear brand Me+Em has filed its accounts for the year to January and they show strong progress at the business. Me+Em It’s reported healthy growth in both revenue and profits despite the backdrop of market uncertainty and overall cautious consumer spending across the premium and luxury fashion sectors. Group revenue…
Published November 3, 2025 Ski specialist Goldbergh is entering one of its busiest periods as winter weather draws closer and to mark this the Dutch brand has launched Gold Exclusive, a limited capsule collection “that brings craftsmanship to alpine fashion”. Goldbergh The drop is said to “redefine winter elegance with Italian-inspired glamour. Designed for women…
Scientists have uncovered a breakthrough in the fight against a rare genetic condition that causes children to age much faster than normal. The discovery involves “longevity genes” found in people who live exceptionally long lives, often beyond 100 years. Researchers from the University of Bristol and IRCCS MultiMedica found that these genes, which help maintain…
Alzheimer’s disease often throws a person’s daily patterns into disarray. Difficulty sleeping through the night, restless tossing, and frequent daytime naps are common early warning signs. In later stages, patients often experience “sundowning,” a period of increased confusion and agitation that tends to occur later in the day. These patterns hint at a close relationship…
Super 8 film captured this close-up of a silver-washed fritillary butterfly Nature Hunter Film Ltd Super NatureEd Sayers, In UK cinemas in 2026 Ed Sayers, a director of commercials and music videos, has a passion for Super 8, a motion-picture film format released in 1965 by Eastman Kodak. He’s not alone: the dinky film cassettes survive…
A Cornish Rex cat named Stella Tim Flach Cats are distinctive animals: domesticated for centuries, revered and reviled in equal measure throughout history and bred to match our own aesthetic tastes and whims. From a sensational internet fluffball to his own domestic longhair Loki, renowned animal photographer Tim Flach explores the world of cats in…
Orcas push a juvenile great white shark up to the surface in a clever hunting manoeuvre Marco Villegas Orcas in the Gulf of California have been hunting juvenile great white sharks using a clever tactic: flipping them upside down to render them immobile. The discovery suggests there may be a previously unrecognised group of orcas…
