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Farmers are expressing deep concern and uncertainty over their future due to the government’s planned changes to inheritance tax, according to a new independent review of farm profitability. The report, commissioned by the government, was released on Thursday and includes 57 recommendations aimed at boosting productivity, investment, and resilience in agriculture. Baroness Minette Batters, former National Farmers’ Union president and author of the review, cautioned that there is „no silver bullet” for making farms in England consistently profitable. Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds said the government will work more closely with the farming and food sectors through a newly established Farming…

Scientists are using drones to collect samples of whale breath, offering new insight into the health of humpback whales and other species in the wild. The drones are fitted with specialised equipment and flown through the mist of droplets released when whales surface to breathe through their blowholes. Analysis of these samples has revealed the presence of a highly contagious virus that has previously been linked to large-scale strandings of whales and dolphins around the world. Researchers say the technique represents a major breakthrough in monitoring whale health. Professor Terry Dawson of King’s College London described the method as a…

Authorities are investigating the disappearance of three white-tailed eagles that were part of a successful reintroduction programme in England. One of the missing birds was a chick born in the wild this year in Sussex, among the first white-tailed eagles to fledge in the country in hundreds of years. Forestry England reported that satellite trackers from two of the birds were found in September, apparently cut off and discarded near their last known locations. Since 2019, 37 white-tailed eagles have been released on the Isle of Wight. Several breeding pairs have since formed, producing six chicks in the wild—the first…

On a warm summer night earlier this year, Sir David Attenborough lies quietly in an urban garden, watching a hedgehog forage in the darkness. “They’re wonderful creatures,” he says softly, a gentle laugh in his voice. At 99, Sir David still speaks with a rare blend of childlike curiosity and a lifetime of reflection. After seven decades travelling the world to document Earth’s most remote and dramatic wildlife, the legendary broadcaster has turned his attention closer to home. In a new one-off documentary, Wild London, Sir David celebrates the city he has always returned to. According to executive producer Gaby…

Electronic gadgets remain among the most popular gift choices, and in recent years shoppers have increasingly noticed large discounts on items such as smartphones, tablets and e-readers sold as “pre-owned.” Research I helped conduct shows that these refurbished products are now a much more realistic and trustworthy option, largely due to new regulations and policies that promote recycling and reuse instead of disposal. Major retailers including Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy now operate dedicated sections for refurbished electronics. At the same time, manufacturers such as Apple and Dell, along with mobile carriers like AT&T and Verizon, sell used devices directly…

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture xAI is on track to reach profitability by around 2028 and is currently holding roughly $10bn in cash, according to details from an investor presentation seen by Forbes. During a call with prospective backers, Jonathan Shulkin of Valor Equity Partners said the company’s revenues were growing rapidly and that xAI could become cash-flow positive within the next two and a half to three years. He also noted that the firm is in the process of raising new equity, with an initial target of $15bn, though demand from investors suggests the final sum could be significantly…

For decades, progress has been associated with bold plans and sweeping reforms. Governments announce large-scale strategies, tech companies promise revolutionary products, and society waits for the next big breakthrough. Yet increasingly, it is small, practical ideas — not grand visions — that are driving the most meaningful change. One such idea is the growing emphasis on local solutions. Faced with global challenges like climate change and social inequality, communities are finding that small-scale initiatives often succeed where national policies struggle. Local food networks, community energy projects and neighbourhood support schemes may not grab headlines, but they tend to be resilient,…

Across the world, a new wave of ideas is quietly reshaping how people live, work and connect. From artificial intelligence and climate innovation to changing attitudes about mental health and work-life balance, these shifts are not driven by a single invention or policy, but by evolving ways of thinking. One of the most powerful ideas gaining ground is that technology should work with humans, not replace them. Artificial intelligence, once seen mainly as a threat to jobs, is increasingly viewed as a tool that can enhance human creativity and decision-making. In medicine, AI systems are helping doctors detect diseases earlier.…

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a large-scale burial dating back more than 3,000 years in southern Scotland, shedding new light on what may have been a catastrophic episode for an ancient community. The discovery was made near Sanquhar in Dumfries and Galloway during archaeological investigations carried out ahead of construction work for the Twentyshilling Wind Farm. Excavations, conducted in 2020 and 2021 by Guard Archaeology, revealed a Bronze Age burial mound containing the cremated remains of multiple individuals. At the centre of the site was a barrow holding five tightly clustered ceramic urns, each filled with human bone fragments. Analysis…

Across the world, audiences are stepping inside high-tech recreations of the Titanic’s final voyage. These immersive exhibitions promise history brought to life through virtual reality, floor-to-ceiling projections and interactive storytelling. But as visitors sip drinks, pose for photos and steer digital ships away from icebergs, critics are asking an uncomfortable question: where does education end and exploitation begin? In a vast warehouse in south London, visitors watch as water appears to creep across the walls, ceiling and floor, digitally flooding ornate interiors. The illusion is convincing. Through a combination of projection mapping and VR headsets, The Legend of the Titanic…