Hayabusa2 rovers ready to begin asteroid mission
Two Japanese rovers will be launched on Friday 21 September local time and begin exploring the Ryugu asteroid.
October 18, 2018 3:27 pm
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP pays US$145,000 over bogus health claims
The high-profile lifestyle website has agreed to pay authorities the sum after it was found to be making unfounded claims about its jade and rose quartz vaginal eggs.
NASA optimistic it can revive Opportunity, its grounded Mars rover
NASA's Opportunity has been caught in a large-scale dust storm and marooned since early June but scientists are optimistic the storm is dying down and its beloved vehicle can be coaxed back into action.
UK proposes energy drink ban for under 18s
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a consultation on whether children should be able to purchase energy drinks.
Maths solves riddle of who wrote The Beatles classic ‘In My Life’
Roll up, roll up for the magical mystery maths that proves John Lennon was the writer of 'In My Life'...
‘Drunk’ and angry wasps menacing the UK
A perfect storm of climatic conditions, genetic quirks and the wasps' life cycle have resulted in increased numbers of wasps becoming 'intoxicated' and making a nuisance of themselves with heightened numbers of stinging attacks.
Trump pushes ahead with plans for US ‘Space Force’
First announced by Trump back in June, Space Force is now closer to reality with Vice-President Mike Pence providing further detail on the new arm of the military.
Bob Carr tells The CEO Magazine Trump “is permanently degrading American politics”
With a wide-ranging new memoir, 'Run For Your Life' under his belt, the former Australian Foreign Minister discusses the impact of Trump, the rise of China and the potentially calamitous impact of climate change.
Scientists baffled by ‘rogue planet’ outside the solar system
The object was discovered back in 2016 but it has now been described as a 'rogue planet' after scientists determined it was moving on its own, without an orbiting star.
3D-printed guns withdrawn from sale after Federal Court ruling
The ruling overrides a previous settlement between the US government and Texan organisation Defense Distributed that made it legal to post 3D printable gun plans on the internet.
Demi Lovato and the changing face of opioid addiction
The hugely popular singer and actress is now reportedly in a stable condition after an apparent drug overdose. Her plight highlights an opioid epidemic in the US which is increasingly affecting young women.
First new malaria drug in decades gets FDA approval
The new drug, Krintafel (Tafenoquine), may be an important step towards eliminating the mosquito-borne disease.
NASA’s Parker probe will be “humanity’s first visit to a star”
The Parker Probe will undertake the closest ever observation of the Earth's sun.
Nordstrom rated the most emotionally intelligent brand in the US
The American department store topped the Luxury Institute’s 2018 Emotionally Intelligent Brand Index.
Larry Page funded company unveils BlackFly personal aircraft
The Alphabet CEO and Google co-founder has been unveiled as one of the strategic backers of OPENER, a Silicon Valley startup with ambitious plans for a flying car like personal aircraft.
Elon Musk promises to fund clean water for residents of Flint, Michigan
The Tesla CEO and futurist made the pledge in a Twitter exchange on 11 July.
Donald Trump announces plans for US to “dominate” space
The US President aims to establish a new branch of the military to be known as ‘Space Force’.
Video game addiction classified as a disorder by World Health Organisation
For the first time, the World Health Organisation (WHO) will list gaming disorder in its International Statistical Classification of Diseases (ICD).
Space breakthrough: NASA rover finds building blocks of life on Mars
NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity has uncovered carbon molecules, key materials for life to exist on the planet.
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic is a step closer to space flight
Unity, the winged space plane owned by Branson's Virgin Galactic, achieved supersonic flight in a test run over California’s Mojave Desert.
European Commission taking countries to highest court over pollution
After repeated warnings to address unacceptable pollution levels, six countries must now answer to the European Court of Justice.
World’s ‘largest and fastest’ metal 3D printer unveiled by Titomic
The Titomic Kinetic Fusion printer has the capacity to change the way products are manufactured in the fields of aviation and space, according to the Melbourne-based company.
Australian CEOs condemn the budget’s move to wind back R&D incentives
The government aims to save A$2 billion by tightening its R&D Tax Incentive scheme.
Horse racing heavyweights found guilty in ‘systematic conspiracy’
It has been described as the biggest scandal in the history of Australian horse racing, with well-known industry figures found guilty of doping-related offences.
Boris Johnson visits US to urge Trump to stay in Iran pact
The British foreign secretary is leaving no stone unturned in his bid to keep the Iran accord in play.
Volkswagen boss at the time of diesel dupe has been charged
Volkswagen's former CEO is squarely in the sights of the US Justice Department and German prosecutors, after being indicted on charges of conspiracy and wire fraud.
Bloomberg foots Paris Agreement bill for the US
With Donald Trump pulling the US out of the Paris agreement, the billionaire former New York mayor is taking the responsibility on himself.
Alien and planet-hunting satellite successfully launches
The NASA satellite known as TESS is heading towards its proper orbit where it will begin its quest to find new planets and contribute to the search for alien life.
Airport finds ‘intelligent windows’ improve customer spending
An American airport has found that smart glass capable of adjusting for sunlight exposure results in travellers hanging around longer and spending more.
Niche dating app accused of promoting ‘social apartheid’
A highly exclusive dating app is being accused of promoting class segregation, but the founder insists it's just about bringing people with similar interests together.
Apple strengthens its AI team with top Google executive
With competitors Amazon and Alphabet making significant strides in the machine learning and AI sector, Apple has headhunted one of Google's key players to ensure it keeps pace.
Billions coming Musk’s way, as shareholders vote to shore up future
Elon Musk could be worth up to $50 billion more in 2028, as Tesla's shareholders agree to an eye-watering incentive package that will vest only if he hits a number of ambitious financial targets.
Once bright star of Silicon Valley, sinks into black hole
Elizabeth Holmes was America's youngest billionaire, the inventor whose technology would change the landscape of medicine globally, but the SEC has confirmed it was all built on lies.
Trump: ‘Space is a war-fighting domain’
Space battles have long been a main ingredient of big-screen blockbusters, but they could soon be a reality if President Trump's comments are anything to go by.
‘Extraordinary’ Stephen Hawking has died age 76
Despite battling motor neurone disease since the age of 21, Stephen Hawking became one of history's most influential theoretical physicists.
Musk: ‘First Mars flight will be early next year’
Space X has accelerated its push towards Mars colonisation, with Elon Musk revealing that the super rocket currently in construction could be ready to launch early in 2019.
Inspirational women immortalised as Barbie dolls
The list of Mattel's "shero" dolls lengthens as a host of wonder women are honoured with miniature models of themselves.
Get your motor running: Malaysian firm implements unique vehicle for staff retention
A medical device facility is taking a fresh approach to staff retention.
Musk’s Falcon Heavy rocket has launched successfully
Space X's super rocket has taken off without hiccup, and space enthusiasts are seeing it as one giant leap towards Musk's ultimate goal of settling Mars.
SNAPS: Super blue blood moon
Stargazers stayed up late across the globe in the hope of taking the perfect photo of the rare lunar phenomenon.
‘I was just thinking about those huge tsunamis you see in movies’
Thousands of people in Alaska and British Columbia evacuated their homes to find higher ground or head inland as the tsunami sirens sounded, but the official warnings have since been lifted.
Global heat is rising to record levels
The last three years have been the hottest ever, and experts warn we are creating an "inhospitable planet".
Researchers find excessive salt intake could cause dementia
After months of feeding mice 8-16 times their daily salt intake, scientists found that brain function rapidly deteriorated.
Nine countries warned of Black Death outbreak
The bubonic plague has already claimed 124 lives and nine countries have been warned about its spread.
Changing views on euthanasia
Young medics show support controlled euthanasia in direct opposition to their seniors.
Chief medic warns of ‘post-antibiotic apocolypse’
If we don’t act now, the growth of antibiotic-resistant superbugs could put an end to modern medicine.