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The Lunar Hatch project aims to blast eggs into space, hoping that aquaculture will provide protein for astronauts on missions
At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be anything special about the sea bass circling around a tank in the small scientific facility on the outskirts of Palavas-les-Flots in southern France. But these fish are on a mission.
When fully grown, they will produce offspring...
Using Arcturus, Spica and Regulus as points, you have a marker for faint constellations
Many starwatchers are familiar with the so-called summer triangle of Vega, Altair and Deneb, but there is also a spring triangle to keep a watch for.
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Investing in space vital for sustaining quality of life amid ‘volatile geopolitical’ landscape, says Josef Aschbacher
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has prompted a shift away from ties with America by European political leaders and a rapid increase in defence spending as the continent’s security reaches a “turning point”. The ripples from Europe’s newfound desire for...
Each year, hundreds of potentially world-changing treatments are discarded because scientists run out of cash. But where big pharma or altruists fear to tread, my friend and I have a solution. It’s repugnant, but it will work
By Alexander Masters. Read by Tom Andrews
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TITO88, one of Asia’s fastest-growing and most respected digital platforms, has just launched a groundbreaking new feature: free, live streaming of major football matches — including the Premier League, La Liga, UEFA Champions League, and Bundesliga. With this move, TITO88 is rewriting the rules of sports entertainment by providing completely free access to world-class football […]
Donald Trump ignited a scramble that is transforming space from shared frontier to private asset – raising questions about law, equity and ethics
In 2015, a rare moment of US congressional unity passed the Space Act – to mine asteroids as if they were open seams of ore and harvest planets like unclaimed farmland. Quietly signed by President Barack Obama, it now reads as a premature act of...
Intriguing advances hold out the possibility – but first we have to agree on what ‘life’ means
“Creation of Life”, read the headline of the Boston Herald in 1899. “Lower Animals Produced by Chemical Means.” The report described the work of the German-American marine biologist Jacques Loeb, who later wrote: “The idea is now hovering before me that man himself can act as a creator, even...
A new effort at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is aimed at turning its student-athletes into well-remunerated social media stars. Other schools are following suit.
The mobile operator must just settle the ‘please call me’ saga already — it can easily afford to; writes Gugu Lourie in the Sunday Times. In recent days, I’ve faced criticism and accusations from Vodacom employees, business partners and concerned individuals. Some accused me of advocating for Vodacom’s demise in my previous column, in which […]
South Africa faces a last-minute legal showdown over the controversial VAT hike, with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s attempt to scrap the increase now in doubt just days before its implementation. The Sunday Times reports that confusion reigns as the Democratic Alliance (DA) argues only Parliament—not the minister—can reverse the tax change. In a dramatic move, Godongwana announced […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump have taken steps to mend strained diplomatic relations between South Africa and the United States. According to The Sunday Times, the two leaders agreed during a recent phone call to meet in person within the next three months, possibly on the sidelines of an upcoming US-Africa summit. The […]
Before the recurrence of the disease, the former Australian of the Year set himself the goal of 250 parkruns. On his 242nd, he reflects on life and cancer
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Four kilometres into his 242nd parkrun and Richard Scolyer is full of enthusiasm.
“This is great, Kate!” he calls to his wife, Katie Nicoll, behind him.“Thirty-five...
Is Anthony Albanese charismatic? Peter Dutton? Charisma has been linked to electoral victory (just ask Bob Hawke), but defining it can be difficult
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For all the gen Z slang that has been thrown around by politicians in recent months, one term has been largely absent from the election campaign: “rizz”. Oxford University...
There’s quiet optimism that gene-edited ‘Peter Pan’ tadpoles could help control one of the world’s worst invasive species
The toad’s eyes seemed to glow red, its warty and poison-soaked skin – normally splodged in browns – instead a porridge of creamy whites. This albino toad was produced by a team of scientists with one foot in a Sydney university laboratory and the other in a research...
Your personal and financial information is very valuable, and it can be devastating if it lands in the wrong hands. Casinos know this and implement specific measures to keep it safe and give you peace of mind. The safest casino sites use SSL encryption, secure payment methods, and Know Your Customer verification to keep players […]
The UEFA Champions League is set for another major rule change starting from the 2025/26 season. Reports indicate that the duration and format of matches in European competitions could be altered. Players’ unions and clubs are pushing for reforms to reduce match fatigue and prevent injuries. These changes could significantly impact how teams approach high-stakes […]
Imagine waking up one day to find your words are no longer your own. Mid-sentence, your mouth hijacked by corporate algorithms, spouting ads for insurance, meal kits, or worse political propaganda. This isn’t a dystopian fantasy. It’s the premise of Netflix’s Black Mirror’s latest episode, “Common People”, where a woman named Amanda becomes a literal advertising […]
The health secretary has pledged to fight chronic illness, but experts say he risks increasing it with department cuts
The US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, entered office with a pledge to tackle the US’s chronic disease epidemic and give infectious disease a “break”. In at least one of those goals, Kennedy has been expeditious.
Experts said as Kennedy makes major cuts in public health...
Imagine Gugu Lourie, the South African columnist known for dissecting business, tech, and policy, suddenly thrust into a Black Mirror episode, where his very existence depends on a monthly subscription. It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds. The dystopian anthology Black Mirror, created by Charlie Brooker, has long been a chilling reflection of our tech-obsessed society. […]
Could we be on the verge of an era where fighter jets take flight without pilots – and are controlled by artificial intelligence?
There is a cynical, ‘anti-space’ ideology emerging, especially on some parts of the left. But this is misguided
John F Kennedy once called space-faring “the most hazardous and dangerous and greatest adventure on which Man has ever embarked”. We go to space because, he said – like George Mallory said of his reason to conquer Everest – “it is there.”
While it is truer to say that the race for...