Last week I was invited to the press preview of the world's first National Geographic store on Regent Street in London (BTW - the Christmas lights on Regent Street look great). And I have decided to dedicate this week's column to the store. Why? Well, profits made from the deal with the franchise partner will…

Last week, scientists from around the world leapt up from their desks and shouted, "Eureka!" But why are scientists joining in the Obama love-in? I feel the urge to do a list... 1) He has been making all of the right noises for the scientific community, which is why 76 Nobel Laureates officially backed him…

True Beatles aficionados will be hoping that MTV release a new peripheral for next year's Rock Band-esque Beatles game so that they can play A Hard Day's Night just like the Fabulous Four Five did. The opening chord to the Beatles classic had been somewhat of a musical mystery for decades, until a cunning professor…