|RECENT SKETCHES & ESSAYS
|RECENT SKETCHES & ESSAYS
|Kahn Flying Huntsman 6×6
The specifications and appearance are reminiscent of the the Mercedes-Benz G63...
|Kahn Flying Huntsman 6×6
The specifications and appearance are reminiscent of the the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 Kahn at the...
“One of the luckiest things that can happen to you in life is, I think, to have a happy childhood”
Agatha Christie
“One of the luckiest things that can happen to you in life is, I think, to have a happy childhood”
Agatha Christie
|HAPPENING ELSEWHERE
|Science
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Nobel prize for medicine goes to trio who developed optogenetics
on 5 October | 2026The 2026 Nobel prize in physiology or medicine has gone to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for the development of techniques for controlling brain cells with light
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arXiv might not survive AI slop onslaught, warn mathematicians
on 5 October | 2026Mathematicians warn that pre-print service arXiv is so flooded with AI slop papers that it has become virtually unusable – but the service has struck back at "low-value" submissions with a new limit for uploaders
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Fossil mammal with reptile-like teeth changes picture of our evolution
on 2 October | 2026Unlike most modern mammals, which get just two sets of teeth in their lifetime, an ancient species from the Cretaceous, found in China, appears to have had the ability to replace its teeth throughout its life
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Mathematicians and AI in behind-the-scenes battle over what’s true
on 2 October | 2026AI models are solving mathematics problems with increasing pace, and a technique called formalisation is key to demonstrating that their claimed solutions are indeed correct. But can we trust the formalisation process?
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First week of life seems crucial for future allergy and eczema risk
on 2 October | 2026The mainstream view is that there are no particularly critical phases in the development of the immune system, but a study of hundreds of infants suggests otherwise
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Brain area discovered that may be critical for viable pregnancies
on 2 October | 2026A newly discovered part of the brain is essential for successful embryo implantation in mice. It may help to explain why some pregnancies and IVF attempts fail
|General
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US air force removes all bombers from British...
on 5 October | 2026 at 10:24No reason has been given for the withdrawal, but it follows a major incident last week when police were alerted to "suspicious vehicles" near the airbase.
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Supporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan begin march...
on 5 October | 2026 at 10:23Thousands have taken to the streets after talks between authorities and Khan's party ended in deadlock.
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Nobel Prize awarded for showing how nerve cells...
on 5 October | 2026 at 10:10US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.
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Trump chooses top spy boss to run new AI taskforce
on 5 October | 2026 at 10:03The US president said his national intelligence chief will lead the group as worries over AI grow.
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How Spain's housing crisis has resulted in an...
on 5 October | 2026 at 09:03A series of measures to tackle the housing crisis were defeated in parliament on Friday
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Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray...
on 5 October | 2026 at 08:29Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.
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'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder...
on 5 October | 2026 at 08:22For many locals on this island, the arrest has brought decades of frustration back to the fore.
“There is something in the New York air that makes sleep useless.”
Simone de Beauvoir
“There is something in the New York air that makes sleep useless.”
Simone de Beauvoir
|THE CIRCUS
Where the spectacle grows, but the soul stays pure. Driven by driving talent, engineering brilliance, and the pursuit of the limit.
Ayrton Senna embodied the purity of racing; fearless, intuitive, and utterly committed to the craft. His legacy isn’t just in his victories, but in the emotional depth he brought to the sport.
Professor Sid Watkins, Formula One’s pioneering medical voice, stood as Senna’s guardian and friend. Their relationship shaped modern motorsport safety, and Watkins’ work ensured that Senna’s impact extended far beyond the cockpit.