100 years of solitude
Lonesome George, the last remaining Pinta Island Tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra abingdoni) — who was around 100 years of age — passed away on Sunday in his enclosure in the Galapagos Islands. The giant…
What is an induced coma?
An induced coma gives the brain the rest necessary to recover. Medically induced coma requires an extreme type of general anesthesia that essentially deactivates the brain; this prevents the patients from being revived…
Live from the ultimate robot competition
While this cute “˜astrodog’ was posing, 11 teams of engineers from across the US were trying to develop the next generation of robots at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts. The new autonomous…
Remembering Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury, the absolute master of science fiction, shares some of his memories in this video produced by Expanded Books.
Mysterious gaze
The Ural owl can be found in Europe and Asia. Its average wingspan is 1.30 metres; females are larger than males, and they usually weigh up to 1.3 kilograms. Strix uralensis hunts rodents…
3D videoconferences
A team of researchers from Queen University, Canada, have developed a 3D cylindrical display called telehuman. The technology, which includes Microsoft kinetic sensors, a 3D projector, a convex mirror and 1.8-metre tall translucent…
In times of Transit
We’re often told that an event or offer is a “˜once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity, something not to be missed; and usually that’s just hyperbole. But on June 6 we’ll witness an astronomical event that is…
The Top End in storm season
In the Top End, you’re never really alone. The red dust and open roads speak of a uniquely Australian brand of isolation; but it only takes a moment’s pause to hear the roar…
