Finding the Inner Glow: What Biology and Fiction Writing Have in Common

Biology is the study of life, of finding unusual beauty in the ordinary. And so is writing. Article continues below Why do we find glowing lights beautiful? From natural phenomena like fireflies and bioluminescent ocean waves, to man-made phenomena like fairy lights and vast nighttime cityscapes, there’s an allure to all that sparkle, glitter and … Read more

Thames Water’s largest shareholder is writing off his investment

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Thames Water’s largest shareholder has written down its investment in the utility in a sign of the escalating financial crisis at Britain’s largest water company. A Singapore-registered subsidiary of Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, which … Read more