Tech/Sci
SpaceX Astronaut Blown Away By It All – Shoots Video Of Earth
26 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
44-year-old Victor Glover is pretty stoked with life right about now, as he begins his six-month stay aboard the International Space Station.
What It Takes To Be An Astronaut On The First Mars Mission [Video]
25 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The astronauts chosen for the first mission to Mars will need more than just the technical know-how to complete the mission successfully.
Biggest Scientific Fraud Of The Past 50 Years, According To Scientists
24 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Unlike in many other fields, scientific fraud is almost certain to get found out in the long run. Over the past 50 years, some whoppers have been exposed.
Volvo’s Latest Crash Test Is Rather Bonkers [Video]
24 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Volvo took their latest crash simulation to new heights, by raising cars 100 feet into the air and then watching as they plummeted to the ground.
Now You Can Play Chess Against Beth Harmon From ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
23 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Chess fans who are keen to take on the star of ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ can do exactly that. Be warned, though – Beth means business.
St Stithians Launches Online High School
19 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In response to the call for new ways to provide world-class education, St Stithians College is launching an online high school.
Terrible: 2020’s Top Passwords Used On The Internet
19 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If your password is on this list, I recommend that you change it immediately.
Pros And Cons To Driving Electric Cars [Video]
19 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s becoming more and more apparent that electric cars are the way of the future, but before you buy one, there are a few things to consider.
The New Apple Mac Reviews Are In
18 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Apple recently unveiled the new generation of Macs in an event titled ‘One More Thing’. It was really three things, because the company unleashed the new MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro, and the Mac mini.
Don’t Panic, But There’s A Small Chance Asteroid Apophis Could Smash Into Earth
18 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
NASA keeps a watchlist of all the asteroids that they think might be heading our way, and Asteroid 99942 Apophis is under close supervision.
There’s A Good Reason Baby Yoda Was Just Sent Into Space
17 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Baby Yoda played an important role in the Crew-1 mission to the International Space Station.
Elon Musk’s Been Given An Embarrassing New Nickname
17 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Another ridiculous COVID-19 tweet from Elon Musk earned him a new nickname, and I reckon this one is going to stick around for some time to come.
Do You Need The Vaccine If You’ve Already Had COVID-19?
16 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The promise of a vaccine has given rise to a number of questions, including whether or not it’s necessary if you’ve already overcome the virus.
Supercar Fans – This One’s For You
13 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Sit back, unwind, and check out five of the most powerful and beautiful supercars to grace the track this century.
Not A Pop-Up: Actual Restaurant Using Actual Robots To Fully Automate Kitchen [Video]
13 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Given that Spyce is spelt with a ‘y’, and one of the co-founders is named Kale, the fact that it’s a rather unique restaurant concept shouldn’t come as much of a surprise.
Too Much? Wingsuit Pilots Are Strapping On Engines Now [Video]
12 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
BMW has created an electric wingsuit that propels the wearer through the sky at up to 300km/h. Nifty, if that’s your vibe.
Did You Catch The Name Of That New COVID-19 Treatment? It’s Pretty Hilarious
12 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
I’ll give you a clue – it fits nicely into the Spiderbait cover of the old work song ‘Black Betty’.
Famous Magazine Writer Fired For Touching Himself On Zoom Call
12 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Jeffrey Toobin is the ultimate cautionary tale for anyone wanting to do something dodgy in the middle of a Zoom video call.
Five Key Points From Yesterday’s Apple Mac Launch Event [Video]
11 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Apple has revealed the next generation of Macs, complete with a new processing chip that is unlike anything we’ve seen before.
Do Your Looks Determine Your Personality?
11 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Studies have shown that physical attributes can affect how your personality develops, with some interesting theories as to why.
ANC Youth League Website Has A Porn Problem
10 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The ANCYL website has been ‘hacked’ and, for the past two weeks, linked to a pornographic website.
Historic NASA Photos Up For Auction
10 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Christie’s is auctioning off images from those first few years of space exploration, captured when photography was still analogue.
From Start To Finish – How Beer Is Made In One Simple Infographic
09 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Your favourite brew has to go on quite a journey before it finds its way into your hand at the end of a long day
LTE, Fibre, ADSL – You Should Know The Difference
06 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We all want fast, efficient internet, but aren’t always clued up on some of the jargon. Let’s break it down.
Oh, Just A Dog Flying A Drone [Video]
06 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Watching Kody the dog fly a drone is both adorable and an unsettling message about the march of AI technology.
Paralysed People Are Sending Text Messages From Their Brains [Video]
06 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new device has been proven to help people with motor neuron diseases navigate the internet in unprecedented ways.
Who Knew That Earwax Was So Revealing?
05 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new study has shown that your earwax might be more useful than you give it credit for.
Stellies Angel Investors Are Throwing Money At These Five Start-Ups
05 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The university has raised R26 million through outside investors to back the start-ups.
What It’s Really Like To Live On The International Space Station [Video]
03 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Hollywood would have us believe that floating around in space is a glamourous business, but in reality, it can be a little gross.
They’re Starting To Place Value On Asteroids Now [Video]
02 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If hypotheses are correct, even Jeff Bezos couldn’t afford to buy Asteroid Psyche, which is worth more than the entire economy on our planet.
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