Tech/Sci
Why Elon Musk Said “The Trampoline Is Working” Following The SpaceX Launch [Video]
02 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You’d have expected Elon Musk to say a number of celebratory things following SpaceX making history, but a trampoline reference wasn’t one of them.
Does Standing Two Metres Apart Really Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19?
02 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new study looks into just how effective the two-metre physical distancing rule actually is.
Pretty Wild – Watch US Astronauts Cruise Into Space Station With Floating Greetings [Videos]
01 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
This past weekend, for the first time in history, a commercial aerospace company carried humans into Earth’s orbit.
SA’s COVID-19 Testing Backlog Is Very Worrying
29 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Until we do something about the backlog of testing in South Africa, there’s no accurate way to predict just how bad the spread of the virus really is.
SA Teams Up With NASA To Aid Space Travel
29 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The South African National Space Agency has teamed up with NASA to host a Deep Space Ground Station.
Today’s The Day: Watch SpaceX’s Historic Falcon 9 Astronaut Launch Live [Videos]
27 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
For the first time since 2011, NASA astronauts are launching into orbit from the United States.
Drinking, Smoking, Exercise – Chinese Tracking App Is Straight Out Of Sci-Fi Movie
26 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Chinese government has come under scrutiny for its use of citizen surveillance techniques in recent years, but this app is taking things to the next level.
Farmers Aren’t Enjoying Boston Dynamics’ Sheep Herding Robot Dog [Video]
25 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
First, the robots came for factory jobs, and we accepted it. Farmers don’t seem prepared to roll over on the sheep herding front, though.
Wow – The US Tested A Laser That Can Destroy Aircraft [Video]
25 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If America somehow ends up fighting a war at sea, they now have a laser that can shoot aircraft out of the sky mid-flight.
Spectacular 3D Wave Signboard In Gangnam [Video]
22 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Seoul has brought the sea to the city with an incredible LED wave crashing over the Gangnam District.
Why Today Is An Important Day In Apple’s Calendar [Videos]
21 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Apple prides itself on ensuring accessibility to its technology, with apps and features designed to help everyone make the most of its devices.
NASA Is Taking Applications If You’re Keen To Spend Eight Months In A Simulated Spaceship
21 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
NASA’s latest experiment on its mission to reach Mars involves locking a small group of people in a shuttle for eight months.
What The Coronavirus Really Looks Like Under A Microscope [Images]
21 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Elizabeth Fischer’s work with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has seen her capture, and create, dramatic images of the dangerous pathogen.
Mashable Goes Crazy For The ‘Instant Pot’ – Here’s Where To Get One In SA
19 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
What if I told you that an elaborate meal could be prepared in roughly 20 minutes, in one pot, with minimal effort on your part? Sign me up.
New MacBook Pro Reviewed And SA Pricing Released
18 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The new MacBook Pro 13″ is here, complete with a magic keyboard and a host of other upgrades. Let’s see some of the latest reviews.
BBC Asks If Afrikaans Is In Danger Of “Dying Out”
18 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The BBC looked into language politics in South Africa to determine whether or not Afrikaans was in danger of “dying out”.
Teen Turns Down R150 Million For Coronavirus Website Ads
15 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Avi Schiffmann isn’t your average 17-year-old. His coronavirus tracker is one of the most popular in the world, but he refuses to sell out.
Try This 44,8 Gigapixel Scan Of A Rembrandt
15 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Explore a scan of Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’, so detailed that you can see the individual brush strokes.
Reckon You Could Dock A SpaceX Rocket? This Simulator Lets You Try [Video]
13 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On May 27, the first launch of astronauts from US soil in nearly 10 years takes place, with a docking at the International Space Station. Here’s your chance to try that docking for yourself.
They’re Calling This ‘The Tesla Of Yachts’
12 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Serenity Yachts is working on perfecting its first solar-powered electric yacht to meet the demands of the more eco-friendly billionaire.
Fancy Watch Fans Should Be Aware Of These Seven New Panerai Models
11 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Panerai is celebrating 70 years in the watch business by adding seven new beauties to its collection.
I Just Can’t With This Social Distancing Picnic Blanket
08 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
People are capitalisng on the new normal with some interesting inventions. Some, however, are better than others.
Top SA Virologist Reckons You Probably Will Get Coronavirus
08 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A top South African virologist says that most people will probably catch COVID-19, but many won’t get seriously ill.
UK COVID-19 Study Shows Some Races And Ethnicities More Likely To Die Than Others
07 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The coronavirus tends to impact certain racial groups more than others, and it has a great deal to do with inequality.
Steve Carell’s Comedy, ‘Space Force’, Is Going To Annoy The US Government [Trailer]
07 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Do you feel like your purpose on this planet is not on this planet? If so, you could be perfect for the US Space Force, which already has a comedy series devoted to its existence.
This R5,2 Million Bugatti Watch Is A Thing Of Beauty [Video]
04 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
This ‘luxury car meets timepiece’ crossover will cost you roughly the same as some sought after vehicles, but it does pack quite a punch.
Beautiful Photos Of Our Universe In Celebration Of Hubble’s 30th Birthday
04 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Hubble Space Telescope is 30 years old. Let’s look back at some of its most iconic images of the universe.
Results From Study On Whether People Can Be Reinfected With Coronavirus
04 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s bad enough battling the coronavirus once, but some test results seemed to show that you could become reinfected.
Movie Piracy Has Soared, But You Need To Be Careful
30 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Starved for entertainment, more people than ever before are downloading movies illegally.
How The Pandemic May Be The AirPods’ Moment To Shine
30 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We’ve come to rely more heavily on technology over the past few weeks, with some devices proving to be more life-changing than others.
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