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Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Science
Akshay Venkatesh: this Perth-raised mathematician and Stanford professor is "one of Australia’s greatest minds". Plus: Lisa Harvey-Smith and Jacques Miller.
The Secret World newsletter
The excellent first edition of Matthew Braga’s new Secret World newsletter looks at exactly who you’re calling when you use a satellite phone or Garmin emergency beacon to call for help…
Getting the measure of fermented foods
Research Lives: John Leech, PhD researcher at APC Microbiome Ireland
Cashing in on the crisis
Is the Westpac scandal an ethical deal-breaker or a rare opportunity for investors?
C&I Leasing gets approval to list N539 million worth rights issue
C&I Leasing Plc has obtained approval of the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC) to open subscription of a rights issue of N539 million.
The misunderstood Ms Isabelle Huppert
The veteran French actor speaks her mind and people often confuse her with the ‘scary women’ she plays on screen. But there’s another side to her, as we find out at the International Film Festival of India in Goa
Chinese astronomers discovered a black hole so big it shouldn't exist according to current science
Chinese scientists have discovered a black hole that’s so big it throws into question previous beliefs about how black holes are formed.
Antarctica, 'heart of the Earth' needs protection: Expert
PUNTA ARENAS, Chile: It may be remote and uninhabited but Antarctica is suffering from man's activities, says the director of the Chilean ...
Scientists develop robot personal trainer to coach at gym
Robot Pepper can tell jokes, show sympathy, lean in towards the runner and change eye colour to express emotion.
In Antarctica, tourists swim among penguins
HALF MOON ISLAND, Antarctica: "It's like getting stabbed," a tourist exclaims as he plunges into the three degree Celsius water, all under the ...
Chinese astronomers discovered a black hole so big it shouldn’t exist according to current science
Chinese scientists discovered a black hole so that’s so big that it throws into question previous beliefs about how black holes are formed.
Scientists discover 'monster' black hole that 'should not even exist'
Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a monster black hole larger than thought possible.
Scientists discover tectonic fault zone through undersea fiber-optic cables
The idea of using underwater fiber-optic cables to observe earthquakes has been explored in the past by researchers from the UK, Italy, and Malta.
Scientists develop robot personal trainer to coach at gym
Robot Pepper can tell jokes, show sympathy, lean in towards the runner and change eye colour to express emotion.
Cutting Edge: 3D Printing goes multi
Harvard University researchers have given 3D Printing, a breakthrough in itself, a breakthrough of its own. They found a way to 3D printers to use multiple novels and multiple materials, resulting in
Scientists Turn Undersea Fiber Optic Cables Into Seismographs
Monitoring seismic activity all over the world is an important task, but one that requires equipment to be at the site it's measuring -- difficult in the middle of the ocean. But new research from Berkeley could turn existing undersea fiber optic cables into a network of seismographs, creating an un...
Terminal illness and the predictability of pie
It was June 2010 when I first encountered the pie recipe that would change my life. If you are wondering how I can possibly remember the moment in which I found the baked good that I did not even know I had been searching for, it is because of the exterior of my life, which was rattling around like old pennies in a pocket. My father was dying. The year before, he had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease, otherwise known as ALS.
North Korea Fires 'Super-Large' Rocket System
The launch was the fourth and final test of the system, Pyongyang have said.
A network of cables at the bottom of the ocean is helping scientists detect earthquakes
Internet submarine cables will be used to detect earthquakes, A team of researchers has revealed how to easily set up an underwater earthquake detectors
Don't Buy Anyone a Ring Camera
There’s a chance you had never heard of Ring cameras before Amazon bought the company for as much as $1.8 billion last year. It’s possible that Ring still wasn’t on your radar earlier this year, when reports emerged that the home security giant had partnered with scores of police departments, funneling videos and user data in some dystopian effort to make a profit by fighting crime and eradicating privacy. But there’s a good chance that you’re going to see a Ring video doorbell on sale—possibly bundled with an Amazon Echo—this Black Friday.
These female African scientists have changed the world in various ways
Women have been responsible for some of the most important scientific revolutions that shaped the modern world. From Marie Curie’s discoveries about radiation to Grace Hopper’s groundbreaking work on computer programming, and Barbara McClintock’s pioneering approach to genetics. But too often their stories aren’t just about the difficulties they faced in cracking some of the toughest problems in science, but also...
China mixing military and science in Arctic push: Denmark
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China’s military is increasingly using scientific research in the Arctic as a way into the region, a Danish intelligence service said on Friday, as it warned of intensifying geopolitical rivalry in the Earth’s freezing North.
Scientists spot black hole so huge it 'shouldn't even exist' in our galaxy
Astronomers have discovered a black hole in the Milky Way so huge that it challenges existing models of how stars evolve, researchers said Thursday.
Newly discovered massive black hole ‘should not even exist,' astronomers say
The discovery of a massive black hole so monstrous it should not exist has left astronomers worldwide stumped, Astronomy magazine reported.
Scientists Are Confused Whether This 18,000-Year-Old Frozen Animal is Dog or Wolf
This 18000-years-old dog is so perfectly preserved that his body hair, fur, eyelashes, nose are in good condition- it looks like he is so fresh.
Newly discovered massive black hole ‘should not even exist,' astronomers say
The discovery of a massive black hole so monstrous it should not exist has left astronomers worldwide stumped, Astronomy magazine reported.
Spark 4G HD Calling (VoLTE) nationwide roll-out progresses
Spark is now well into its nationwide roll out of 4G HD Calling capability on its network. 4G HD Calling is supported by VoLTE technology (Voice over Long Term Evolution). Spark started with an initial soft launch in July by inviting a small number of customers to update their handsets to VoLTE technology. It has since rolled out progressively to more models of handsets, with the roll out to continue into 2020.
Valtteri Bottas fastest in first Abu Dhabi practice
The Mercedes driver is set to start Sunday's race from the back of the field following an engine change.
Meteorologists express concern over 5G bandwidth allocation
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned the decisions of a major radiocommunication conference may be too lenient to avoid an adverse impact on Earth observation satellite systems.
Attempted child abduction
Two days after an attempted child abduction in West Kelowna, police are now warning the public.
Scientists have discovered a 'monster' black hole that's so big it shouldn't exist
Scientists are now scratching their heads at how LB-1 got so huge.
6,000 notices issued for harbouring mosquito breeding sites
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, says some 6,000 notices have been served on persons for failing to destroy mosquito breeding sites on their properties. Tufton made the disclosure during a press briefing held at the Ministry...
Prostate cancer screening: Scientists develop an at-home urine test
LONDON, Nov 29 — English doctors have developed a urine test to screen for prostate cancer, which can be done at home. With the new test, the scientists are hoping to make it easier for men to avoid more invasive and time-consuming diagnostic methods such as digital rectal examination. At a time...
Bring a book, help a child
Bring a new or gently used book to the opening of the Global Child Literacy Centre tomorrow at Evangel Church in Kelowna.