‘Autofocus’ specs promise sharp vision, near or far
Chris Baraniuk Technology Reporter IXI “People don’t want to look like cyborgs,” says Niko Eiden…
Breakthrough brain discovery reveals a natural way to relieve pain
Scientists have discovered that the human brain has its own built-in pain map, activating different regions when easing pain in the face, arms, or legs. Placebo pain relief only works in the exact area where the brain expects it to happen. Understanding this system could lead to safer, more precise treatments that target pain exactly…
Vapers overtake smokers for first time in Britain
For the first time in Great Britain, there are more over-16s using vapes or e-cigarettes than smoking cigarettes, according to the Office for National Statistics. Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally, compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, an ONS survey for 2024 suggests. Daily use of vapes is most common among 25-49…
Fendi collaborates with Stray Kids’ Bang Chan on musical project
Published November 4, 2025 LVMH brand Fendi has unveiled a new music project in collaboration with Bang Chan, leader of the K-pop group Stray Kids and a brand ambassador for the label. The release of the new single ‘Roman Empire‘ was accompanied by a music video shot at the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, Fendi’s headquarters…
Brightest black hole flare ever caused by huge star being ripped apart
A supermassive black hole in the process of shredding an enormous star Caltech/R. Hurt (IPAC) Astronomers have spotted the brightest flare we have ever seen coming from a supermassive black hole. The flare was so powerful it can only have come from a huge star being ripped apart at the centre of a distant galaxy…
Scientists reverse anxiety by rebalancing the brain
A research team at the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), led by Juan Lerma, has uncovered how a distinct group of neurons in the amygdala — a region of the brain involved in processing emotions — contributes to anxiety, depression, and changes in social behavior. The discovery, published in iScience, shows that restoring the balance of…
Hugo Boss had tough Q3, but Americas sales are strongest
Published November 4, 2025 Hugo Boss’s Q3 numbers that were released on Tuesday contained a lot of negatives but the company remained upbeat overall. It saw a 1% constant currency sales dip in Q3, the German fashion giant said, as it cited “persistently challenging market conditions”. Reuters “Macroeconomic headwinds and subdued consumer sentiment weighed on…
Juicy Couture launches major denim offer
Published November 4, 2025 Authentic Brands Group’s Juicy Couture business is upping its game in denim as of this month with the launch of its new denim collection. Juicy Couture Debuting globally on 17 November, it’s described as “a bold evolution for the cult label that defined a generation of Y2K glamour. Two decades after…
Stone tool discovery suggests very first humans were inventors
Pallab GhoshScience Correspondent David Braun They look like simple stones, but they were state of the art tools millions of years ago, made with great skill and precison The very first humans millions of years ago may have been inventors, according to a discovery in northwest Kenya. Researchers have found that the primitive humans who…
After China’s long retail downturn, CEOs see consumer spending coming back
By Bloomberg Published November 4, 2025 Top executives at Western brands that do business in China are showing cautious optimism that consumer spending in the crucial market is starting to recover after a lengthy downturn. Louis Vuitton’s Shanghai ship store – Louis Vuitton “There’s some momentum building,” Estée Lauder chief executive officer Stéphane de La…
Calls for legal right to paid leave for IVF treatment
Georgia RobertsPolitical Correspondent SUPPLIED Natalie Rowntree says both she and her husband have been using sick days to attend IVF appointments Natalie Rowntree from North Yorkshire has recently started her IVF journey, and describes the process as “intense”. The 38-year-old has had seven IVF-related appointments in the space of eight weeks, including multiple blood tests,…
