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Don’t tell Ahab: scientists find the real great white whale

Don't call me Ishmael. Call me "Albicetus."

First published by | December 10, 2015 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

‘Spell-check for hate’ needed, says Google’s Schmidt

Technology companies should work on tools to disrupt terrorism - such as creating a hate speech "spell-checker" - Google's chairman Eric Schmidt has said.

First published by | December 8, 2015 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Orphaned planet and twin Earths that ‘could share life’ revealed

From a world 11 times more massive than Jupiter to a pair of Earth-like planets that may house life, scientists have revealed a host of fascinating new findings about our galactic neighbors.

First published by | December 7, 2015 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Facebook rolls out live streaming video service

Facebook has begun rolling out a new feature on its social network which allows users to stream live video.

First published by | December 6, 2015 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Is the era of designer humans getting closer?

Genetic enhancement has been a favourite theme for science fiction writers.

First published by | December 3, 2015 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Holiday lights and gadgets are killing your Wi-Fi

If you want super-fast Wi-Fi in your home, you may want to turn off your Christmas lights.

First published by Kevin | December 2, 2015 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Archaeologists believe they are a step closer to finding Queen Nefertiti’s tomb

Rader scans reveal what could be secret corridor inside King Tutankhamun's tomb adding weight to theory that he was laid to rest in his stepmother's burial complex

First published by Kevin | November 29, 2015 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Google plants Star Wars Easter egg

Google "a long time ago in a galaxy far far away," and you'll see one of the better jokes that Google has hidden in its search code.

First published by Kevin | November 26, 2015 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Space tech meets aviation: The hypersonic revolution

London to Melbourne in 90 minutes? Paris to San Francisco in under an hour?

First published by | November 25, 2015 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

U.S. delays ‘quiet car’ rules for hybrids, electric cars

U.S. regulators are delaying rules that would require electric and hybrid cars to alert sight-impaired pedestrians and bicyclists until at least mid-March

First published by | November 25, 2015 | Science & Technology | 0 responses