Author: Andrew Rogers

A new study has revealed that about 90% of marine aquarium fish sold in the US are taken directly from the wild. Researchers found the trade’s supply chain remains largely hidden from consumers, with most fish caught in the Pacific and Indian oceans. Globally, around 55 million marine animals are sold each year in a US$2.15bn industry, with the US making up two-thirds of demand. Dr Bing Lin from the University of Sydney said the trade is “opaque from reef to retail,” leaving buyers unaware of origins. The study identified 45 species listed as threatened, including Banggai cardinalfish and clarion…

Jaguar Land Rover has begun a gradual restart of its UK factories, more than a month after a major cyber-attack halted production. The hack, which struck on 31 August, forced the company to suspend operations and disrupted global sales and supply chains. JLR reported a 17% drop in retail sales and a 24% fall in wholesale deliveries for the last quarter. “Tomorrow marks an important moment,” said CEO Adrian Mardell. “Our recovery is firmly under way.” Production is resuming at sites in Wolverhampton, Solihull, Hams Hall, Halewood, and Slovakia’s Nitra plant. To ease pressure on suppliers, JLR launched a new…

European nations are exploring the use of advanced drone systems to secure their eastern borders against potential threats from Russia. The proposed “drone wall” would rely on cutting-edge surveillance technology to monitor movement, detect incursions, and provide real-time intelligence to border authorities. Officials say the initiative aims to strengthen regional security as tensions with Russia continue to influence European defense strategies. The drones would act as an early warning system, allowing authorities to respond quickly to any suspicious activity or incursions along the eastern frontier. The system would integrate radar, sensors, and autonomous aerial drones capable of long-range monitoring. Experts…

Three scientists have won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for revealing how the body stops the immune system from turning on itself. Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi were recognized “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.” The Nobel assembly in Stockholm announced the award Monday, granting the trio 11 million Swedish kronor — about £871,400. Secretary-general Thomas Perlmann said only Sakaguchi answered his call. “The others probably have their phones on silent,” he joked. The discovery centers on T-cells — white blood cells that fight infections and cancer but can also trigger autoimmune diseases.…

While technology has long supported the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, the healthcare sector has recently adopted numerous digital platforms for comprehensive data analysis. These innovations now mark a major turning point in healthcare: the preventive, data-based approach not only transforms access to therapies but also places greater emphasis on prevention and patient empowerment. The American magazine TIME, in collaboration with Statista, has identified the world’s leading health-tech companies of 2025. Among the recognized innovators is Neko Health, a partner of the Swiss Health Alliance (SHA), honored as one of the most significant companies of its time. The analysis was…

George Russell said, “That’s how you do it.” He led every lap and won the Singapore Grand Prix for Mercedes.Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri fought behind him, their rivalry finally exploding. Norris finished third, Piastri fourth. Russell looked calm. “We nailed it today,” he said. His flawless drive brought his second win of the year.Mercedes celebrated, but McLaren faced chaos despite securing the constructors’ title. At the start, Russell held his lead. Norris jumped from fifth to third, muscling past Piastri at turn three.He clipped the Australian’s car but escaped with only minor front-wing damage. Piastri shouted on the radio,…

George Russell delivered a stunning lap to secure pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, underlining his case for a Mercedes contract extension. The Briton beat Max Verstappen by almost two-tenths of a second on the Marina Bay street circuit, while Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris could manage only third and fifth for McLaren. Verstappen, however, left qualifying aggrieved, blaming Norris for ruining his final attempt. The Dutchman waved in frustration after losing downforce in the final corners behind Norris’s slow-moving McLaren on an in-lap. “You need every kind of clean air that you can have on a Q3 lap,”…

In Berlin’s city parks, northern goshawks soar above the trees, chasing crows and hunting pigeons with ease. Now, British conservationists hope to bring the same spectacle to urban England. Dr Paul O’Donoghue of Rewilding UK has unveiled plans to release 15 goshawks each into Chester and London, sourcing chicks from wild nests in Europe and UK breeders. The proposal, to be submitted soon to Natural England, aims to restore the apex predator to city environments where mid-sized birds such as crows and magpies have grown unchecked. “The goshawk is like a flying Batman bringing law and order to the city,”…

Ryanair has said up to 600 flights a day could be cancelled next week due to strikes by French air traffic controllers, potentially disrupting travel for around 100,000 passengers. The country’s largest ATC union, the SNCTA, has called a four-day strike from 7 to 10 October, which is expected to reduce capacity across western Europe. Flights between the UK, France, Spain, Italy, and Greece are among those most at risk, as they pass through French airspace. Michael O’Leary, Ryanair’s chief executive, repeated his call for the EU to step in and protect “overflights” – flights that pass over France without…

Autism should not be seen as a single condition with one cause, researchers have argued, after finding that those diagnosed in early childhood have different genetic and developmental profiles from those diagnosed later in life. An international team analysed genetic data from more than 45,000 autistic people in Europe and the US. They found that children diagnosed before the age of six were more likely to display behavioural and social difficulties from an early stage that then remained relatively stable. By contrast, those diagnosed after the age of 10 were more likely to see challenges emerge or worsen in adolescence,…