Luxury houses launch authenticated in-store resale counters as circular fashion goes mainstream
Luxury brands now embrace resale on their own terms. Flagship stores are adding authenticated resale counters beside new collections. Sales associates handle trade-ins and educate clients on care and provenance.…
EU moves to enforce transparency on AI training data, setting stage for a landmark copyright showdown
European Union policymakers are reshaping the rules for artificial intelligence through sweeping transparency mandates. Lawmakers want AI developers to disclose how models are trained, including summaries of data sources. The…
Breakthrough antibiotic candidate shows strong results against superbugs in early-stage human trial
A new antibiotic candidate delivered strong results in an early-stage human trial. The data offer cautious optimism against multidrug-resistant infections. Researchers reported encouraging safety signals and promising antibacterial activity. The…
New AI model maps protein interactions at single-cell scale, accelerating drug target discovery
Drug discovery depends on knowing which proteins interact inside specific cells. Many approaches blur those interactions across diverse populations. A new AI model resolves that complexity at single-cell scale. It…
Private lunar lander aims for near-polar touchdown to scout water ice and test survival through the lunar night
A privately built lunar lander is targeting a near‑polar site to hunt for water ice and prove night survival. Engineers designed the mission to gather resources, knowledge, and demonstrate rugged…
Hollywood unions press for AI protections as studios expand synthetic media tools in film and TV production
Hollywood is accelerating its use of synthetic media, while unions push for enforceable protections. The collision is reshaping film and television work. It is also reframing long-standing questions about authorship,…
Runway labels move to on-demand manufacturing, slashing waste and reshaping fashion drops
Runway labels are pivoting toward on-demand manufacturing, rewriting how collections reach shoppers. The shift attacks chronic overproduction and markdown dependency. It also aligns glamorous creative calendars with agile, data-driven operations.…
Quiet luxury pivots to eco-innovations as couture houses race to patent biodegradable textiles
Quiet luxury now stretches beyond discreet logos and impeccable tailoring. It increasingly signals material innovation that minimizes environmental harm. Couture houses are investing in biodegradable textiles, while their partners secure…
Researchers unveil a blood test that detects early-stage pancreatic cancer with promising accuracy
Researchers report a blood test that detects early-stage pancreatic cancer with promising accuracy. The advance targets a cancer that often evades detection until late stages. Early detection could shift outcomes…
Biotech startup unveils an oral insulin pill that survives digestion, paving the way for needle-free diabetes care
A biotech startup unveiled an oral insulin pill designed to survive digestion. It aims to deliver insulin without injections for people with diabetes. The approach could simplify daily care and…