Science & Technology
Micropia: World’s first interactive microbe zoo opened in Amsterdam
Micropia museum, the world's first "interactive microbe zoo", opened in Amsterdam last month. The 10 million euros museum is next to Amsterdam's Artis Royal Zoo,...
Toyota recalls 1.75 million vehicles worldwide
Toyota is recalling 1.75 million vehicles worldwide over faulty brake installations and fuel component issues. The latest brake defect is found in some models of...
F60 America: Ferrari unveils its most exclusive creation to celebrate 60th anniversary in North America
Ferrari has unveiled the new F60 America, a car designed to celebrate the carmaker’s 60th anniversary in North America, on October 10. F60 America is...
Bionic hand: Sense of touch restored for two patients
US scientists have restored a sense of touch to two bionic hand patients. The men can now delicately pluck the stalks out of cherries. Sensors on...
Earliest cave paintings produced by humans discovered in Indonesia
Some of the earliest cave paintings produced by humans have been identified in a rural area on the Indonesian Island of Sulawesi. Until now, paintings...
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2014: Eric Betzig, Stefan Hell and William Moerner share award for improving resolution of microscopes
A trio of researchers has been awarded the 2014 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for improving the resolution of microscopes. Eric Betzig, Stefan Hell and William...
Blood Moon 2014: Total lunar eclipse to be visible across Americas and Asia
Skywatchers stay tuned for the second total lunar eclipse of 2014 that will be visible across much of the Americas and Asia in the...
OECD: Canberra ranked best city in the world to live in
According to a recent report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Canberra is the best place in the world to live. The...
Nobel Prize in Physics 2014: Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura share award for invention of blue LED
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2014 was awarded jointly to Japanese scientists Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura "for the invention of efficient...
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2014: John O’Keefe, May-Britt Moser and Edvard I. Moser share award
This year’s Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine has been awarded to three scientists who discovered the brain's "GPS system". Prof. John O'Keefe as well...
Yahoo set to invest in Snapchat
Yahoo is planning to invest millions of dollars in mobile messaging service Snapchat, which may value the start-up at about $10 billion, reports say. Snapchat...
Security solutions: the importance of hosted backup
Having effective IT backup systems in place is a must for businesses these days. Without such security measures, companies stand to lose potentially valuable...
FAA orders airlines to replace Boeing cockpit display units
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered airlines to replace or modify the cockpit display units fitted to hundreds of Boeing jets. The US air...
International Day of Older Persons 2014
On 14 December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) designated October 1st as the International Day of Older Persons. This was preceded by initiatives...
Global AgeWatch Index 2014: Norway is the best place to grow old
According to an index of the quality of later life in 96 countries, Norway is the best place to grow old. HelpAge International's Global AgeWatch...
Windows 10: Microsoft unveils first details
Microsoft has unveiled the first details of its next operating system (OS) - Windows 10. The new OS’ name is a surprise, bearing in mind...
Living Planet Report 2014: World’s wildlife population dropped by 50% in 40 years
In its new Living Planet Report, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) says the global loss of species is even worse than previously thought. The...
Ello: Anti-Facebook social network attracts 31,000 requests per hour
A group of friends from Vermont launched a new social network, Ello, dubbed the "anti-Facebook" platform because it carries no advertisements. The social network is...
Microsoft launches Xbox One in China
Microsoft has become the first major console maker to enter the Chinese market after launching Xbox One. The first consoles were sold in Shanghai, priced...
EASA: Mobile phones can be left switched on during flights
Electronic devices such as mobile phones can be left switched on during flights, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced. The EASA says that...
Shellshock bug: Thousands of servers compromised
According to experts, millions of servers use software vulnerable to Shellshock bug, which lets attackers run commands on that system. Up to now, a series...
iPhone 6 bending: Apple says such damage would be rare during normal use
Apple has finally responded to claims that its new handsets iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are prone to bending by saying such damage...
Shellshock bug: New security vulnerability is bigger than Heartbleed
Experts have discovered a new security vulnerability - dubbed Shellshock bug or Bash - affecting hundreds of millions of computers, servers and devices. The flaw...
iOS 8.0.1: Apple publishes support document and apologizes for iOS 8 update bug
Apple has issued an apology after an update to its iOS 8 left some iPhones users unable to make or receive calls. Users who had...
Samsung stops laptop sales in Europe
Samsung is ending its laptop sales in Europe, the company has announced. The move includes its Chromebook model, which had previously been one of the...
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