Unlock Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor-in-chief of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. small caged mammal. … … … … … … Hey guys! It’s no secret that FT Alphaville has been thinking a lot about the UK inflation numbers for a while now. So what’s the harm in … Read more
Small, 56 gram “CrazyFlie” drone that can navigate back to a starting location using an insect-inspired navigation strategy. Credit: Guido de Croon / TU Delft | MAV Lab Have you ever wondered how insects can travel so far from their home and still find their way? The answer to this question is not only relevant … Read more
When we think of unexpected events, asteroid impacts are usually pretty low on the list. After all, it is highly unlikely that a large asteroid will hit Earth in the near future. Given the potential catastrophic damage such an event could cause, NASA experts have made preparing for this distant possibility a priority. Every two … Read more
By Olivia Day for Daily Mail Australia 10:29 07 Jul 2024, updated 10:49 07 Jul 2024 A three-year-old girl with an aggressive form of cancer that was “attacking” her bone marrow showed only one symptom before diagnosis: she walked with a painless limp. Tori Ziebell now wants to raise awareness about the rare symptom that … Read more
The Toyota Yaris Cross range has been facelifted for 2024 and expanded with the luxurious Premiere (Image: Jack Mortimer) What we like Unusual, modern styling Powerful yet economical hybrid powertrain Impressive build quality What we don’t do Limited space for rear passengers Lane assist function a bit too cautious Premiere model pricey compared to competitors … Read more
NASA’s first asteroid sample is the most pristine sample of its kind. Now, back on Earth, the sample from the asteroid Bennu has already yielded surprising discoveries about the early solar system and the asteroid’s possible origins. After a seven-year journey to the asteroid Bennu and back, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft last year returned a sample … Read more
Trustnet examines the 10 active global funds with less than £100 million in assets under management. Smaller funds can be more flexible and take advantage of market volatility in a way that is difficult for larger and therefore more rigid competitors to match. The big disadvantage, however, is that they often cost more. With less … Read more
Rejecting valid submissions, delaying payments and reclaiming tax credits Government’s flagship program offers financial lifeline to many small businesses Scheme is key to government plans to make UK a ‘tech superpower’ by 2030 HM Revenue & Customs is under fire for clamping down on businesses by denying genuine claims for research and development tax breaks … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. In post-war Paris, signs above kitchens often stated that the owner does his own cooking, testifying to the chef’s confidence in the dishes amid the food rationing of the time. This phrase comes up in … Read more
NASA and Boeing executives knew before launch that their Starliner rocket was leaking, but believed it was too small to pose a threat — as two astronauts are now stuck on the International Space Station because of the problem, new reports say. Officials found a helium leak on the troubled Starliner before its June 5 … Read more