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Web of Science Predicts 2016 Nobel Prize Winners

Sep 21, 2016 04:19 am UTC| Science

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21, 2016--The Intellectual Property and Science business of Thomson Reuters, the worlds leader in intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today announced its 2016 Citation...

NASA Opens Media Accreditation, New Target Dates Set for Orbital ATK Resupply Launch from Virginia

Sep 20, 2016 23:26 pm UTC| Science

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2016 --Media accreditation now is open, with new launch dates, for the next NASA-contracted cargo resupply flight launching from Virginia to the International Space Station. Orbital ATK is...

What's the point of maths research? It's the abstract nonsense behind tomorrow's breakthroughs

Sep 20, 2016 01:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Science

Whenever I tell people Im a mathematical researcher, Im usually met with some form of bewilderment. Occasionally thats followed by the immediate end of the conversation. If there is a follow-up question, its usually not...

What exactly is the scientific method and why do so many people get it wrong?

Sep 15, 2016 17:17 pm UTC| Science

Claims that the the science isnt settled with regard to climate change are symptomatic of a large body of ignorance about how science works. So what is the scientific method, and why do so many people, sometimes...

How studying a disease that affects hundreds of people could save millions of lives

Sep 15, 2016 16:32 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science

A rare disease is one that affects fewer than five in 10,000 people. You might wonder why anyone would dedicate their life to studying a disease when only a handful of people would benefit from a cure. Why not study one of...

What causes your food to decay – and the clever chemistry that can stop the rot

Sep 15, 2016 15:29 pm UTC| Science

A hotel in Reykjavík has on display a McDonalds burger and fries, seemingly undecomposed after 2,512 days and counting. It was bought on October 30, 2009, the day that the last McDonalds in Iceland closed. But you...

When process becomes product – repacking science communication

Sep 15, 2016 07:31 am UTC| Science

I like deadlines. They punctuate my projects. Deadlines and deliverables force me to package my projects into consumable chunks, into a product that is necessary for sharing and showing my work and also for reaching my...

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Economy

Beyond the spin, beyond the handouts, here’s how to get a handle on what’s really happening on budget night

Three weeks from now, some of us will be presented with a mountain of budget papers, and just about all of us will get to hear about them on radio, TV or news websites on budget night. The quickest way to find out what...

Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility

Ivan Vladislavić is Johannesburgs literary linkman. He tells us, in the first pages of his new book, The Near North, that before cities were lit, first by gaslight and later electricity, people of means paid torchbearers...

Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget

With Jim Chalmerss third budget on May 14, Australians will be looking for some more cost-of-living relief beyond the tax cuts although they have been warned extra measures will be modest. As this weeks consumer price...

Why is the London Stock Exchange losing out to the US

London Stock Exchange (LSE), which can trace its heritage to the coffee houses of the 17th century, is failing. The volume of shares traded is sharply declining, and some UK companies are swiftly moving to the US...

Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back

One year ago, Germany took its last three nuclear power stations offline. When it comes to energy, few events have baffled outsiders more. In the face of climate change, calls to expedite the transition away from fossil...

Politics

Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board

To say that the Labour party is flying high in the polls is something of an understatement. But despite its consistent lead against the Tories, the opposition finds itself in a rather odd position: on the cusp of power but...

History for sale: what does South Africa’s struggle heritage mean after 30 years of democracy?

One of my favourite statues is the one of Nelson Mandela at the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg. Larger than life, its oversized bronze shoes shimmer in the evening light, polished by the hands of many...

Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight

In the early hours of April 15 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a Sudanese paramilitary force attacked the military airstrip in the town of Merowe and deployed troops across strategic locations in Sudans capital,...

Joe Biden Proposes Record 44.6% Capital Gains Tax in Latest Budget Plan That May Favor Cryptocurrencies

President Joe Biden has proposed raising the capital gains tax to an unprecedented 44.6% in a bold fiscal move, targeting the wealthiest Americans. This hike is part of his 2025 budget proposal to reduce income...

Turkey’s suppression of the Kurdish political movement continues to fuel a deadly armed conflict

The world has 91 democracies and 88 autocracies. Yet 71% of the worlds population (some 5.7 billion people) are living under autocratic rule, a big jump from 48% ten years ago. This trend towards authoritarianism can...

Science

A Nasa rover has reached a promising place to search for fossilised life on Mars

While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling around Mars looking for fossils. Unlike its predecessor Curiosity, Nasas Perseverance rover is explicitly intended to...

The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth – and governments are on the hook

A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a mans home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station. The 700g,...

Peter Higgs was one of the greats of particle physics. He transformed what we know about the building blocks of the universe

Peter Higgs, who gave his name to the subatomic particle known as the Higgs boson, has died aged 94. He was always a modest man, especially when considering that he was one of the greats of particle physics the area of...

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

Technology

Samsung's Lee Jae-Yong Forges Strategic AI Chip Production Alliance With ZEISS

Lee Jae-yong, Chairman of Samsung Electronics, has deepened ties with ZEISS in Germany to propel the company into a leadership position within the AI chip sector. Strengthening Samsungs Chip Production with...

Shiba Inu Issues Alert: TREAT Token Scams Surge Amid Blockchain Upgrades

The Shiba Inu community is on alert as scammers capitalize on the anticipated release of the TREAT token, which is leading to misinformation and fraudulent claims. Shibarmy Scam Alerts warns investors to verify sources as...

Io.net Tightens Security After GPU Metadata Breach, Plans Live Recovery Demo

In response to a recent SQL injection attack targeting GPU metadata, Io.nets chief security officer, Husky.io, announced rigorous new security measures and a planned webcast to demonstrate live system recovery. This...

Tesla Debuts Enhanced Autopilot in China for Just $98 Monthly

Tesla has officially launched Enhanced Autopilot subscriptions in China, offering features like auto-steering and auto-lane change. Marking a strategic step in Teslas global tech deployment. Teslas Pricing Strategy:...

Nate Geraci Highlights Correlation Between Bitcoin and ETF Performance

Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, emphasized the strong linkage between Bitcoins market movements and the performance of Bitcoin ETFs. This correlation is evident as shifts in Bitcoins price significantly influence...