Scientists create ‘universal translator’ for quantum tech
UBC researchers are proposing a solution to a key hurdle in quantum networking: a device…
Who or what dug Mars’ mysterious gullies? The answer is explosive
Could Mars have once supported life? Scientists still don’t have proof. Yet some of the planet’s strange surface features might seem to hint at it. Earth scientist Dr. Lonneke Roelofs of Utrecht University set out to study the origin of mysterious gullies carved into Martian dunes. In her laboratory experiments, she discovered that blocks of…
Tiny brain nanotubes found by Johns Hopkins may spread Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine report that they have identified how mammalian brains build intricate networks of tiny tubes that move toxins in and out of brain cells, much like pneumatic tubes send items through systems in factories and stores. Their experiments, which used genetically modified mice and advanced imaging tools, were supported by the…
Active Luton given £13m to continue improving wellbeing
More than £13m has been given to a town’s trust to continue its work improving the health and wellbeing of local residents. The money from Luton Rising, the Luton Borough Council company that owns London Luton Airport, has been given to Active Luton to secure investment in leisure and library services until 2030. The council…
Harvard astrophysicist suggests mysterious interstellar object may be an alien probe
On July 1, astronomers detected a strange, fast-moving object racing toward the Sun. Named 3I/ATLAS, this unusual traveler immediately stood out for one remarkable reason: its orbital path revealed that it had come from beyond our Solar System. This marked only the third time in history that scientists have identified an interstellar visitor entering our…
This tiny worm uses static electricity to hunt flying insects
A minuscule parasitic worm capable of springing into the air up to 25 times its own body length can latch onto flying insects with the help of static electricity, according to new research. The findings, published in PNAS, focus on the nematode Steinernema carpocapsae and come from a collaboration between scientists at Emory University and…
Harry Rosen unveils reimagined Toronto store
Published October 15, 2025 Canadian luxury menswear retailer Harry Rosen has unveiled a newly reimagined store in First Canadian Place in downtown Toronto. Harry Rosen unveils reimagined store in First Canadian Place in downtown Toronto. – Harry Rosen The 10,380-square-foot, single-level boutique, introduces a new design concept designed for connection as much as commerce, tailored…
J.Crew launches capsule collection with London designer Alex Eagle
Published October 15, 2025 J.Crew has unveiled a new capsule collection in collaboration with London-based creative director and designer Alex Eagle. The 33-piece collection reimagines everyday staples with modern proportions and refined detailing. – J.Crew The partnership unites Eagle’s refined British aesthetic with the vision of Olympia Gayot, J.Crew’s creative director and head of design…
Westwood family slams Riyadh Fashion Week role, McCartney also to show; Vivienne Foundation launches tees
Published October 15, 2025 Vivienne Westwood’s involvement with Riyadh Fashion Week has come under fire from the late designer’s family with her granddaughter criticising it and saying recent decisions by the brand, including its decision to show in Riyadh, “do not align with the values or wishes” of the late designer. Vivienne Westwood Cora Corré….
K-Way’s latest ‘In Y/Our Life’ exhibition to open during Art Basel Paris
Published October 16, 2025 Few cultures love a great brand as much as Italy and France, and they meet this month in Paris, when K-Way, a French label owned and loved by Italians, unveils “In Y/Our Life”, the latest iteration of a unique brand-meets-art celebration. An artistic installation by Olimpia Zagnoli, in collaboration with Chupa…
Showroomprivé announces plans to sell stake in The Bradery to founders
By AFP Published October 16, 2025 Online retailer Showroomprivé announced on Wednesday that it has signed a letter of intent to divest its 52.75% majority stake in The Bradery to the platform’s two executives and co-founders, Timothée Linyer and Edouard Caraco. Showroomprivé In mid-March, Showroomprivé reported a net loss of nearly 40 million euros for…
