Scientists just solved a 40-year-old mystery about quasicrystals
A rare and bewildering intermediate between crystal and glass can be the most stable arrangement…
ChatGPT’s Horny Era Could Be Its Stickiest Yet
He sees erotic bots as “one part of your spectrum of relationships,” rather than a replacement for human connection, where users can “indulge a kink” they might not get to explore IRL. Prompt Pleasure When imagining who’s actually going to use a chatbot for sexual pleasure, it’s easy to picture some stereotypical greasy-haired straight guy…
Beiersdorf blames tariffs uncertainty for Latin America weakness
By Reuters Published October 23, 2025 Skincare maker Beiersdorf is seeing a weakness in demand for skincare products in Latin America, including Mexico in particular, due to US tariffs and political uncertainty, its CEO said on Thursday. Beiersdorf brands include Aquaphor and Nivea among others – Reuters The company has also identified a trend of…
They were drilling off Oregon. What they found could shake all of California
When the massive subduction zone lying under the Pacific Northwest shifts, it does so violently. A magnitude 9 or higher earthquake in this region would unleash catastrophic shaking, followed by tsunamis and landslides that multiply the destruction. Now, new research published in the journal Geosphere suggests that this “really big one” might not stop there…
SMCP reports 2.5% third quarter sales growth, driven by a jump in the Americas
Published October 23, 2025 SMCP continues its positive momentum into 2025. The group, which owns the accessible luxury brands Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac, reported third-quarter sales growth, driven by the Americas and EMEA, while France and the Asia-Pacific region delivered more mixed performances. Sandro In the three months from July to September, group…
Benedict Blythe’s parents call for spare allergy pens in schools
Eleanor MaslinEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Family handout Benedict Blythe went to Barnack Primary School, between Peterborough and Stamford A mother is urging the government to “act immediately” to roll out spare allergy pens in schools after her five-year-old son died from a reaction to cow’s milk. Benedict Blythe, from Stamford, Lincolnshire, died in hospital after…
Dark matter might not be invisible after all. It could leave a hidden glow
Dark matter, the mysterious substance thought to make up most of the Universe, might not be completely invisible after all. A new study suggests it could leave behind a faint red or blue “fingerprint” in light that passes through regions filled with it. Researchers at the University of York propose that light could subtly change…
Gold flakes expose the secret forces binding our world together
When dust clings to a surface or a gecko walks across a ceiling, it happens thanks to what scientists call “nature’s invisible glue.” Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a fast and simple way to observe these hidden forces that hold the tiniest objects in the universe together. By combining gold,…
Thames Water given lowest one star rating for repeated sewage spills
Thames Water has been given a one star rating for its poor environmental performance by the Environment Agency (EA) in 2024, as part of a scathing assessment of England’s water companies. All but one of the nine English water and sewerage companies were rated as “requiring improvement” – or worse – by the EA, in…
UFC 321: Nathaniel Wood – the British UFC fighter on how he copes with OCD & anxiety
British UFC fighter Nathaniel Wood opens up on his struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, detailing how it has affected his MMA career. READ MORE: ‘Never be afraid to go doctors’ – Wood on ‘living nightmare’ OCD If you have been impacted by issues discussed in this article, then please visit the BBC…
Aspinal ambassadors the Spencer sisters co-create bag duo, front new campaign
Published October 23, 2025 Aspinal of London’s ongoing link-up with in-demand models/socialites the Spencer sisters has resulted in a new launch with a pair of exclusive evening bags, “designed by the sisters to be worn throughout the festive season”. Aspinal of London Brand ambassadors Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer have been modelling since 2020…
