FCA denies bank leniency after dropping reviews
Temporary CEO of the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), the UK’s main financial regulator, denies bank leniency after deciding in December to abandon a wide-ranging review...
Snail sliding on Pluto has scientists mystified
A mysterious snail like object that is sliding on the surface of Pluto has scientists mystified and alien enthusiasts jumping up and down with...
The Mountain of Butterflies is first Google Doodle of 2016
The Mountain of Butterflies is the first Google Doodle of 2016, to mark the 41st anniversary of the discovery of a small area on...
Bright pink bottles on beach are ours Reckitt Benckiser admits
The several thousands of bright, pink plastic bottles that washed up on some Cornwall beaches over the past week are ours, says Reckitt Benckiser,...
London pollution limit for year exceeded in just eight days
The London pollution limit of just 18 hours per year was exceeded in the first eight days of 2016, making it one of the...
The futuristic cars unveiled at CES 2016
Futuristic vehicles stole the show at CES 2016, the biggest consumer electronics show of the year.
Some of the prototype vehicles presented showcased next-generation technology...
Apple registered various auto-related domains names
Apple has registered a number of automotive-related domain names, including apple.car, apple.cars and apple.auto which may be related to the company’s electric vehicle project.
It’s...
Hydrogen in new atomic metallic solid state nearly achieved
The long-sought quest to form a new atomic, metallic, solid state of hydrogen has nearly been achieved by a team of scientists at the...
Saudi Arabia considering IPO of state owned oil giant ‘Aramco’
Saudi Arabia is considering to go ahead with an initial public offering (IPO) of its state-owned giant oil company, Saudi Arabian Oil Co., or...
Major Shell investor opposes proposed takeover of BG Group
Standard Life Investment, a major shareholder in Royal Dutch Shell, said that it opposes the oil company's proposed takeover of BG Group.
The investment firm is...