Plans to redevelop Warneford Park Hospital in Oxford have sparked concerns about the potential impact on traffic and congestion, with campaigners urging planners to strengthen sustainable transport measures before the scheme goes ahead. The redevelopment proposals,...
The University of Oxford is spearheading a new £3 million research initiative to develop advanced cathode materials that could transform the performance and sustainability of future lithium-ion batteries. The project, known as 3D-CAT, is part of a wider investment by...
Concerns are growing that artificial intelligence chatbots may, in rare cases, play a role in triggering psychotic episodes. Psychosis, which makes it difficult for individuals to distinguish reality from delusion, is usually linked to conditions such as...
A new wearable device called AlterEgo is being hailed as a potential breakthrough in human-AI interaction, offering what its creators describe as “the power of telepathy” — but only for the thoughts users choose to share. Developed in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the...
Environmental cartoonist Rohan Chakravarty has turned his spotlight on the devastating floods in Pakistan through his acclaimed Green Humour series, blending satire with social commentary to raise awareness about the human and ecological toll of climate change. The...
Wild chimpanzees may be drinking the equivalent of a bottle of lager every day, according to new research that links primate feeding habits to the origins of human alcohol consumption. The study suggests that our attraction to alcohol could be rooted in the dietary...
Edward Enninful, the Ghanaian-born stylist and former editor-in-chief of British Vogue, has warned that fashion is in danger of regressing on diversity as “anti-woke” rhetoric grows louder across the industry. Speaking during London Fashion Week on BBC Radio 4’s...
Fashion giant Next has warned that the UK economy is facing a prolonged period of “anaemic” growth, with job opportunities set to decline under the weight of high taxes, rising regulation, and unsustainable levels of government spending. The sobering assessment came...
A leading fund manager has disclosed the golden rule that allowed him to achieve an extraordinary 2,000% return on a single stock, underscoring how discipline and patience can turn one investment into a long-term winner. Speaking in a recent interview, the manager...
Intel shares skyrocketed by 32% on Thursday after Nvidia, the world’s leading AI chipmaker, announced it will invest $5 billion (£4 billion) in its long-time rival. The move not only provides a significant financial boost for Intel but also marks the beginning of a...
