Hi-fi legend KEF unveils its first Dolby Atmos soundbar, and this is one to get excited about
The KEF XIO soundbar costs £1,999 / $2,499 / AU$3,600 Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Sony…
DNA from old ants reveals a hidden insect apocalypse in Fiji
From pollinating flowers to enabling decomposition and supporting nutrient cycles, insects’ abundance and biodiversity are critical for maintaining healthy ecosystems. However, recent studies showing population declines have raised alarm about how insects are coping with the modern world. Understanding whether recent observations are part of longer timescale trends can help inform global conservation efforts, and…
Simple therapies outperform drugs for knee arthritis pain relief
Knee braces, water therapy and exercise are the most promising non-drug therapies for treating knee osteoarthritis, according to a new meta-analysis publishing June 18, 2025 in the open-access journal PLOS One by Yuan Luo of the First People’s Hospital of Neijiang, China. Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common and often debilitating condition that affects millions…
LFW Saturday: Patrick McDowell, Roksanda, Completedworks, The Ouze, and Lueder
Published September 21, 2025 In a busy 24 hours of London Fashion Week, two couture-worthy houses, Patrick McDowell and Roksanda, held statement shows, along with two jewelry happenings, and a Berlin winter rave moment in a basement on the Strand. Patrick McDowell There are not that many bona fide couturiers in London, but Patrick McDowell…
can muscle-boosting supplement help with brain fog?
Ruth CleggHealth and wellbeing reporter BBC I have some in my cupboard. And I’m far from alone – creatine has become the supplement of choice for millions. Originally known for enhancing the performance of bodybuilders and athletes in the 1990s, this white powder is now entering the spice cupboards (well, that’s where I store mine)…
Ames Watson acquires North America business of embattled retailer Claire’s
Published September 20, 2025 Ames Watson announced on Friday the acquisition of Claire’s North America business for $140 million, with the privately held investment firm looking to revitalize the embattled U.S. retailer. Claire’s The Columbia-based firm said it is “committed to preserving Claire’s heritage while positioning the company for sustained growth,” and “will focus on exclusivity, customization,…
Inter IKEA switches CEOs as it focuses on cash-strapped consumers
By Reuters Published September 20, 2025 Inter IKEA Group CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring will step down at the end of the year, the owner of the world’s biggest furniture brand said on Thursday, with Jakub Jankowski taking over as trade tensions and U.S. tariffs loom over the sector. Outgoing Inter IKEA Group CEO Jon Abrahamsson…
Bubble names Leighton Meester as first brand ambassador
Published September 20, 2025 Skincare brand Bubble has announced the appointment of Leighton Meester as its first-ever global brand ambassador. Leighton Meester – Courtesy Kicking off the partnership, the American actress, who shot to fame for her break out role as Blair in the hit television series “Gossip Girl”, star’s in Bubble’s first-ever 360 brand…
Natura shares surge after deal to sell Avon businesses outside Latin America
By Reuters Published September 20, 2025 Brazilian cosmetics maker Natura said on Thursday it has agreed to sell its Avon International unit to holding firm Regent, ending a long period of uncertainty after announcing last year it was weighing alternatives for the business arm. Avon The sale of the unit, which aggregates Avon’s businesses outside Natura’s key…
New cooling breakthrough nearly doubles efficiency
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, have developed a new, easily manufacturable solid-state thermoelectric refrigeration technology with nano-engineered materials that is twice as efficient as devices made with commercially available bulk thermoelectric materials. As global demand grows for more energy-efficient, reliable and compact cooling solutions, this advancement offers a…
