‘Safety nets’ built by army ants could help engineers design self-healing robot swarms 

 Teamwork isn’t just a human characteristic: Colonies of army ants will form living ‘scaffolding’ to protect members from falling. The insects are blind and have no designated leader but, according to new research, they’re able to use simple behavioral rules to develop these safety structures without the need for direct communication. Once a scaffold was … Read more

Yorkshire BS boss Mark Regnier nets £226,000 bonus

The chairman of a parliamentary group that normally waves the flag for financial mutuals has criticised building societies for awarding chief executives five or six-figure bonuses last year while the country was in lockdown.  Exclusive research by The Mail on Sunday shows that 23 building society bosses received bonuses last year, ranging from £3,000 to … Read more

Euan Blair’s apprenticeship venture nets a cool £10 million

Tony Blair’s son Euan toasts success as his online apprenticeships venture nets a cool £10million… in one year Euan Blair is raking in millions from his own education business   His online apprenticeships venture made almost £10million in a year Young Blair’s Multiverse Group Ltd was valued at £147million in January By Neil Sears for the Daily Mail … Read more

Euan Blair’s apprenticeship venture nets a cool £10 million

Tony Blair’s son Euan toasts success as his online apprenticeships venture nets a cool £10million… in one year Euan Blair is raking in millions from his own education business   His online apprenticeships venture made almost £10million in a year Young Blair’s Multiverse Group Ltd was valued at £147million in January By Neil Sears for the Daily Mail … Read more

British troops are forced to fit nets to protect vehicles from missile attacks

British troops are forced to fit nets to protect vehicles from missile attacks during mission to promote peace in West Africa Soldiers are now using ‘rocket defusing netting’ after attacks on troops in Mali  The netting prevents a missile warhead from detonating on impact with vehicle One defence source says UN Mali mission is more … Read more

British troops are forced to fit nets to protect vehicles from missile attacks

British troops are forced to fit nets to protect vehicles from missile attacks during mission to promote peace in West Africa Soldiers are now using ‘rocket defusing netting’ after attacks on troops in Mali  The netting prevents a missile warhead from detonating on impact with vehicle One defence source says UN Mali mission is more … Read more

Tess Daly is launching an eco-friendly luxury swimwear line made from recycled fishing nets

Strictly Come Dancing star Tess Daly has unveiled her luxury swimwear brand Naia Beach – which includes a line made from recycled fishing nets. The presenter revealed her new line to fans earlier this week on her Instagram, after working on designs during lockdown with her friend and business partner Gayle Lawton. The swimwear, which Tess says was … Read more

Tess Daly is launching an eco-friendly luxury swimwear line made from recycled fishing nets

Strictly Come Dancing star Tess Daly has unveiled her luxury swimwear brand Naia Beach – which includes a line made from recycled fishing nets. The presenter revealed her new line to fans earlier this week on her Instagram, after working on designs during lockdown with her friend and business partner Gayle Lawton. The swimwear, which Tess says was … Read more

Harry and Meghan’s interview nets 17 million viewers

Oprah Winfrey’s blockbuster interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Sunday proved to be a ratings bonanza for CBS, drawing more than 17 million viewers.  CBS reportedly paid Oprah’s Harpo Productions between $7 million and $9 million for the rights to air the interview, but Oprah stressed at the beginning of the broadcast that Harry … Read more