Italy's prime minister-in-waiting has quit trying to form a government,...
Italy’s tentative ruling coalition has unraveled after President Sergio Mattarella rejected the appointment of euroskeptic Paolo Savona as economics minister.Prime Minister designate Giuseppe Conte...
View ArticleChina is now producing more steel than the rest of the world combined
China produced more steel than the rest of the world combined in April.Chinese output rose to 76.7 million tonnes, the highest monthly total on record.Iron ore and coking coal are two key ingredients...
View ArticleAn Australian council painted this trippy optical illusion on a road to slow...
A regional council in Queensland has painted an optical illusion on an outback road, hoping it will slow down motorists who fail to stop at a marked pedestrian crossing.The Mayor of Boulia Shire...
View ArticleNASA now has a website that lets you virtually visit exoplanets as a space...
NASA has added Exoplanet Travel Bureau to its Exoplanet Exploration website, a new feature that helps you explore exoplanets.Since 1992, 3,730 exoplanets have been confirmed as found, with another...
View ArticleBritish researchers just found a way to print 3D corneas that could save 15...
A British team of university researchers have created the first ever 3D-printed human corneas.The corneas are made from a newly invented 'bio-ink' combining stem cells, alginate and collagen.New...
View ArticleGoogle spent two months using AI to bake the perfect chocolate chip cookie –...
A small team at Google used artificial intelligence and a technique called "Bayesian Optimisation" trying to design the perfect chocolate chip cookie.The team gave a computer nothing except a series of...
View ArticleThe latest hunt for MH370 is over — here's what searchers said about failing...
Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared on March 8, 2014 with 239 people aboard, after leaving Kuala Lumpur for Beijing.At the start of 2018, US-based technology company Ocean Infinity, began a...
View ArticleThese are the 10 of the most Instagrammable hostels in the world
Hostelworld has compiled the 10 most beautiful hostels, based on votes by users. These hostels are ideal for those looking for some winter sun on a tight budget, without compromising on aesthetics.The...
View ArticleThese 4 tricks will help you keep your groceries fresher for longer
Half of food waste occurs at home, costing the average family A$1,050 yearly.The foods most often wasted are vegetables, fruit, bread, and bagged salad.OzHarvest has four tips to help you reduce your...
View ArticleThe indicator that heralds impending US recessions is starting to flash — but...
The US yield curve is flattening, driven by ongoing rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve.The current spread between US two- and 10-year bond yields is around 40 basis points, and could turn negative...
View ArticleHow to make sure you stick to a wedding budget, according to a financial planner
It's easy to spend more on your wedding than you'd planned.It's important to know your financial limits and to stick to them.Financial planner Adele Martin has tips to help you stick to a...
View ArticleAn Australian farm dog just sold for a record $17,000 because he's a genius...
A kelpie working farm dog has been sold for a record price of $17,000 in Victoria.The two-year-old male called Glencairn Seven was sold by Christian Peacock from Waterloo, Victoria, at the 2018...
View ArticleToyota just sunk another $1 billion into Asian ride-sharing giant Grab
It’s the second major investment in ride-share giant by ToyotaValues Grab around $7 billionRecently booked its one-billionth ride Toyota is investing a further $1 billion in ride-sharing giant...
View ArticleAn Australian man is suing Google for defamation because his photo pops up...
Milorad Trkulja was shot by an unknown gunman in 2004.He sued Google in 2012 after searches for his name returned pictures of mafia bosses.The ruling was overturned in 2016 but Australia's High Court...
View ArticleCryptocurrency experts have slashed their year-end forecast for Bitcoin by...
Crypto experts had predicted Bitcoin would average at $32,870 by December 31.This month, Bitcoin's worth is still only pushing $6,800.June's Cryptocurrency Predictions Report suggests a much more...
View ArticleChina economic performance is starting to look a little scratchy
Chinese economic data out today whiffed across the board.Fixed asset investment in urban areas grew at an annual rate of 6.1% in the first five months of the year, the weakest performance since early...
View ArticleMexican World Cup fans may have sparked an 'earthquake' celebrating their...
Mexican World Cup fans celebrating their team's winning goal against Germany may have caused a small earthquake. Seismic monitoring agency Simmsa said it was caused “possibly by massive jumps during...
View ArticleChinese stocks slammed as Trump threatens tariffs on a further $200 billion
Donald Trump directed officials to draw up a list of a further $200 billion worth of Chinese imports to be targeted with further tariffs.Chinese stocks were hit hard, with the small-cap and tech heavy...
View ArticleThe power industry needs to invest $14.5 trillion by 2040 to meet global...
A decrease in coal power for electricity generation is being replaced by renewable energy sources.However, fossil fuels will still account for 54% of global electricity production in 2040, the IEA...
View ArticleI took a survey that uses neuroscience, big data and machine learning to...
Gooroo's Mindspace tool is a talent matching technology based on neuroscience, big data and machine learning.I took the survey to find out what it would tell me about myself and my career...
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