Luxury stocks’ nascent revival is about to face earnings test
By Bloomberg Published October 14, 2025 The recent rally in the shares of luxury goods…
AllSaints sees record profits as its focuses on margins, US is strong for John Varvatos
Published October 24, 2025 AllSaints seems to be on a roll and shortly after announcing a new creative director and a raft of new stores, the company (which also owns John Varvatos) has now turned in record profits. AllSaints Despite the tough backdrop, the year to 1 February saw EBITDA rising 1% to £69.5 million,…
How strong is your weed, really? Scientists say labels often mislead
Nearly half of cannabis flower products sold in Colorado are inaccurately labeled for THC potency, with most overstating how strong they really are. In contrast, cannabis concentrates such as oils and waxes were found to be largely accurate, with 96% matching their listed THC content. These findings come from a large-scale analysis of cannabis products…
MIT scientists discover hidden 3D genome loops that survive cell division
Before a cell can split into two, it must first copy all of its chromosomes so each new cell inherits a complete set of genetic material. For years, researchers believed that as this process unfolded, the genome’s intricate three-dimensional shape temporarily vanished. After division, scientists thought, the DNA would slowly rebuild its complex, folded structure,…
Japanese scientists unveil a quantum battery that defies energy loss
Scientists from the RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing and Huazhong University of Science and Technology have carried out a theoretical study showing how a “topological quantum battery” could be efficiently designed. This innovative concept uses the topological characteristics of photonic waveguides and the quantum behavior of two-level atoms to store and transfer energy. Their findings,…
Scientists just changed the nature of matter with a flash of light
Imagine being able to alter a material so that it seems to transform into an entirely different one. No magic wand or special potion is needed — only light. When light interacts with the material, it excites its magnetic states, setting off collective magnetic vibrations. These vibrations can transmit and store information at terahertz speeds….
LVMH designer Nigo plans IPO of streetwear firm Human Made
By Bloomberg Published October 24, 2025 Human Made Inc., the Japanese streetwear firm founded by celebrity designer Nigo, plans to raise about 2.7 billion yen ($18 million) in an initial public offering as the fashion company seeks to capitalise on rising global interest in Japanese culture. Human Made has a bold, streetwear aesthetic – Human…
Neighbourhood health hubs at risk as community care under strain
The government’s goal of moving care from hospitals into neighbourhood health hubs is at risk because community services are under too much strain, the health and care regulator says. In its annual report, the Care Quality Commission said waiting times were too long and staffing too stretched in areas such as mental health, GP care…
Napoleon’s diamond brooch heads to auction for the first time
By Bloomberg Published October 24, 2025 A unique diamond brooch once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte- and said to have been retrieved from the chaos of the Battle of Waterloo- will go under the hammer for the first time this November. Sotheby’s is a global auction house No, it’s not those French crown jewels, the ones…
We may finally know why birds sing at dawn
Zebra finches are commonly studied in captivity by biologists Alamy The dawn chorus of birdsong has inspired poets and nature lovers for thousands of years, but the reason why birds all over the world start the day this way is an enduring mystery. Now, a series of experiments in zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata) suggests that…
South Korea’s fishermen keep dying. Is climate change to blame?
Jean MackenzieSeoul correspondent BBC/Hosu Lee Boat owner Hong Suk-hui says the seas are becoming more dangerous Hong Suk-hui was waiting on the shore of South Korea’s Jeju Island when the call came. His fishing boat had capsized. Just two days earlier, the vessel had ventured out on what he had hoped would be a long…
