3 h. ago Majority of investors planning to boost portfolios in 2026, survey finds

Scottish Widows commissioned a survey of more than 1,000 UK investors with a minimum of £100,000 in investable assets, who have a pension.

Economics

58 h. ago Defunding fungi: US’s living library of ‘vital ecosystem engineers’ is in danger of closing

These fungi boost plant growth and restore depleted ecosystems, but federal funding for a library housing them has been cut – and it may be forced to closeInside a large greenhouse at the University of Kansas, Professor Liz Koziol and Dr Terra Lubin tend rows of sudan grass in individual plastic pots. The roots of each straggly plant harbor a specific strain of invisible soil fungus. The shelves of a nearby cold room are stacked high with thousands of plastic bags and vials containing fungal spores harvested from these plants, then carefully preserved by the researchers.The samples in this seemingly unremarkable room are part of the International Collection of Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (INVAM), the world’s largest living library of soil fungi. Four decades in the making, it could cease to exist within a year due to federal budget cuts. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Forget the Mediterranean diet, eat like a Viking! Nordic meal plan can boost heart AND liver health, study finds

Swedish scientists discovered that the meal plan improved blood sugar control in type 2 diabetics by slashing the amount of fat in the liver.

Society

2 w. ago ‘We are truly doomed’: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard despair at AI clone appearing on Spotify

Australian psych-rockers, who removed their music from Spotify in protest against the streaming service, lament the appearance of AI band King Lizard WizardSpotify has removed an AI impersonator of popular Australian rockers King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard from the streaming service, with the band’s frontman voicing despair at the situation.King Gizzard removed their music from Spotify in July in a protest against the company’s chief executive Daniel Ek, who is the chair of military technology company Helsing as well as a major investor. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Call for ‘plan of action’ to boost Scottish productivity ahead of Holyrood election

“If we want higher growth, better wages and improved living standards, we need a plan of action which delivers” – Michelle Ferguson, CBI Scotland

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2 w. ago Man Utd get Adam Wharton transfer boost as Crystal Palace chief explains summer plan

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has admitted the club are preparing for the possibility of replacing certain players in the summer amid Manchester United's interest in Adam Wharton

Politics

3 w. ago Wilfried Nancy teases Celtic transfer plans as new boss could land major boost before he even makes a signing

Nancy is assessing the squad at Celtic as he draws up plans for a big January window

Politics

3 w. ago Manchester United handed Adam Wharton transfer boost as major 'plan' revealed

Crystal Palace midfielder is top target at Old Trafford

Sport

3 w. ago Bank of England and FCA reveal plans to boost 'vital' mutuals sector

City regulators have revealed a package of measures designed to boost Britain's mutuals sector including building societies and credit unions.

Politics

3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 04 December: Boost for SSP and Future, £28bn energy plan to lift bills

Consumers are facing higher gas and electricity bills after Ofgem today approved £28 billion investment in Britain’s energy network.

Economics

4 w. ago Trump's 'real' plan for ending war in Ukraine 'revealed': $300 BILLION boost to America and joint space missions with Russia to Mars... but Putin may still have the last laugh

Donald Trump is reportedly looking to engage in business deals with Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Billions could be invested into the US economy.

Politics