Scotland's recycling rates at five-year low. How is your area doing?

BBC - Oct 27, 2026

Environmental regulator Sepa says households recycled 42.8% of waste in 2025 - down from 44.3% the previous year.

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Oct 27, 2026

Trump says he will ban the term artificial intelligence

President Trump said Tuesday that he was banning the term artificial intelligence “in all relevant documents and everything else.” “In short order, we will be officially BANNING the term, ‘AI/Artificial Intelligence,’ in all relevant documents, and everything else, due to its inaccuracy,” he wrote on Truth Social. Trump hit on The Wall Street Journal for...

Oct 27, 2026

CyberStrikeAI Uses 44 AI Agents to Automate Hacking Operations Against Japan Targets

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of three cyber attacks targeting organizations in Japan in which artificial intelligence (AI) was a key element, either in the driving seat or to assist a human operator. TrendAI, which analyzed three exposed server environments used by threat actors to conduct the malicious cyber operations, described them as distinct from previously published

Oct 27, 2026

Nanotyrannus Skeleton ‘Jodi’ Is Auctioned for $47.3 Million

The T. Rex cousin is the latest dinosaur fossil to fetch a high price at an auction, this time at Sotheby’s.

Oct 27, 2026

Will a new strategy help protect Northern Ireland's nature?

About 40% of the plants and animals in protected sites across Northern Ireland fall short of meeting the standard for "favourable condition".

Oct 27, 2026

GM Is Leaving NYSE for the Nasdaq After More Than 100 Years

After more than 100 years on the New York Stock Exchange, the automaker is shifting its listing to the Nasdaq, which is home to many technology companies.

Oct 27, 2026

Nanotyrannus skeleton sells for $47.3m in New York auction

The sale of the rare skeleton reignites debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.

Oct 27, 2026

Tiny zebra-striped bee sighting a 'huge surprise'

A zebra-striped bee is seen in Somerset for the first time, offering hope in restored saltmarshes.

Oct 27, 2026

What's happening to our rubbish?

As Scotland's recycling rate falls to its lowest level in five years, Kevin Keane looks at what happens to our rubbish.

Oct 27, 2026

'One of only three skeletons': Nanotyrannus skeleton goes on display before New York auction

‘One of only three skeletons’: Nanotyrannus skeleton goes on display before New York auctionA rare Nanotyrannus skeleton is heading for auction with a price tag of at least $6million. Nicknamed “Jodi", the roughly 10-foot-all skeleton is being auctioned by Sotheby’s in...

Oct 27, 2026

How Billionaires Are Fighting the Prop 40 California Wealth Tax

The latest Silicon Valley billionaire club is a $333 million political ad machine that is heavily engaged in next week’s elections.

Oct 27, 2026

Leading figures from Expedia, Skyscanner and Booking.com among speakers announced for WTM

Senior figures from Expedia, Skyscanner and Booking.com are among those who will share their expertise on the Future Stage, Trends Stage and Experience Hub at WTM London, part of the RX Global portfolio. “This year’s programme reflects where the industry is heading, with data-led insight on the Trends Stage, practical thinking on the Future Stage, and creative problem-solving in the Experience Hub,” said Chris Carter-Chapman, Event Director at WTM London. “Whatever their role, attendees will leave with fresh ideas and the tools to put them into action.”

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