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Electric vehicle owners face new pay-per-mile tax – what could be the environmental costs?

Electric vehicle owners face new pay-per-mile tax – what could be the environmental costs?

Modern electric vehicles are transforming the roads with low noise, rapid acceleration and zero exhaust emissions. However, drivers of electric vehicles in the UK will now face a new 3p per mile charge and drivers…

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‘Refresh’ continues as RBNZ appoints new board chair

‘Refresh’ continues as RBNZ appoints new board chair

‘Refresh’ continues as RBNZ appoints new board chair – Central Banking Skip to main content End of drawer navigation content Acting chair Rodger Finlay steps into position permanently ahead of new governor taking office Two…

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Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence – and that affects what scientific journals choose to publish

Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence – and that affects what scientific journals choose to publish

Should you believe the findings of scientific studies? Amid current concerns about the public’s trust in science, old arguments are resurfacing that can sow confusion. As a statistician involved in research for many years, I…

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What is uranium, and why should you care about it now?

What is uranium, and why should you care about it now? by : Investing.com Source link

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How ‘digital twins’ could help prevent cyber-attacks on the food industry

How ‘digital twins’ could help prevent cyber-attacks on the food industry

Earlier this year, a cyberattack on British retailer Marks & Spencer caused widespread disruption across its operations. Stock shortages, delayed deliveries, and logistical chaos rippled through the retailer’s network. In 2025 alone, several other UK…

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Studies show how the people of Rapa Nui made and moved the giant statues – and what caused the island’s deforestation

Studies show how the people of Rapa Nui made and moved the giant statues – and what caused the island’s deforestation

Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, is often portrayed in popular culture as an enigma. The rationale is clear: The tiny, remote island in the Pacific features nearly 1,000 enormous statues – the moai.…

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LME copper races to all-time peak above $11,200 a ton

LME copper races to all-time peak above $11,200 a ton

LME copper races to all-time peak above $11,200 a ton by : Reuters Source link

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Three reasons why China wants global green leadership after Cop30 – and two reasons it doesn’t

Three reasons why China wants global green leadership after Cop30 – and two reasons it doesn’t

Ahead of the UN’s Cop30 summit, China appeared keen to take on the mantle of new global leader on climate change, stepping into the gap left by the US’s withdrawal from the top spot under…

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Sarb finds ‘no compelling need’ for a retail CBDC

Sarb finds ‘no compelling need’ for a retail CBDC

The South African Reserve Bank headquarters, Pretoria The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) has said it will not be pursuing a retail central bank digital currency, and will instead focus its efforts on fast payments…

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Mineral vs chemical sunscreens? Science shows the difference is smaller than you think

Mineral vs chemical sunscreens? Science shows the difference is smaller than you think

“Mineral-only” sunscreens are making huge inroads into the sunscreen market, driven by fears of “chemicals”, a belief that “mineral” products are inherently safer, and confusion about how sunscreens actually protect our skin. How mineral sunscreens…

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