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Here are the best memes to come out of SONA 2020
Naturally, South Africa couldn't help but find the lighter side to chaos, interruption and good-old politics at this year's State of the Nation Address.
Crew, researchers onboard Chinese research vessel found no fever
Authorities conducted health checks on 59 crew members and researchers onboard on a Chinese research vessel that arrived in Yangon Region on February 12 to do marine science research in cooperation with Myanmar, and no one was found to have a fever, the Ministry of Health and Sports reported.
National Space Council expands membership
The White House has added the Secretary of Energy and two other officials to the roster of members of the National Space Council.
Mysterious 'ghost population' of ancient humans discovered in African DNA
Scientists examining the genomes of West Africans have detected signs that a mysterious extinct human species interbred with our own species tens of...
NASA Releases Remixed Version Of Iconic 'Pale Blue Dot' Photo
A humbling photo of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 probe from a distance of 6 billion kilometres has been reprocessed by NASA to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the image....
International Education Institute involved in major data breach
The Institute of International Education, an educational organization that operates 200 leading international scholarship programs, left sections of its database unprotected and open to public search. Vinay Sridhara of Balbix looks into the issue.
Climate change could reduce life-spans of hundreds of species
Aging in cold-blooded organisms such as amphibians linked to high temperatures
Coronavirus outbreak impact: Digitimes Research estimates impacts on major Chinese IT sectors
The coronavirus outbreak is hitting hard the ICT industries and markets in China. provides a preliminary estimation on the impacts on four major sectors: semiconductors, display panels, handsets and notebooks. Many manufacturers in China are slowly returning to work. The pace of recovery reportedly has been faster than expected though production for many remains low. For some in the semiconductor sector, the outbreak so far has had little impact on their orders. IC testing solutions provider ...
2020 Toyota Yaris Hybrid can do 36 km/l
Toyota reveals specs of 2020 Yaris Hybrid. Should Toyota PH bring it in?
Martin warns the country could be going back to the polls again soon - Talk of the Town
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says the country could be going back to the polls sooner rather than later if a new government cannot be formed. Speaking on RTÉ’s Six One, Mr Martin said forming a government would be difficult, adding that the view of his party was that there are “irreconcilable differences” between Fianna...Read More→
Antarctica registers record temperature of over 20 C
Scientists in Antarctica have recorded a new record temperature of 20.75 degrees Celsius (69.35 Fahrenheit), breaking the barrier of 20 degrees for the first time on the continent, a researcher said Thursday.
NASA Releases Remixed Version of Iconic ‘Pale Blue Dot’ Photo
A humbling photo of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 probe from a distance of 3.7 billion miles has been reprocessed by NASA to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the image.
NASA spots ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid rapidly approaching Earth
NASA confirms that an asteroid larger than the tallest man-made structure in the world is currently travelling towards Earth at a speed of almost 34,000 miles per hour. According to International Business Times, NASA's Center for
Antarctica registers record temperature of over 20 C
Scientists in Antarctica have recorded a new record temperature of 20.75 degrees Celsius (69.35 Fahrenheit), breaking the barrier of 20 degrees ...
NASA Mars 2020 rover arrives in Florida to prep for July launch to the red planet
NASA’s next Mars rover arrived in Florida this week (Feb. 12) to begin final preparations ahead of its planned July launch. The six-wheeled rover (and its accompanying Mars Helicopter) were ferried across the country by two Air Force C-17 Globemaster cargo planes. The duo touched down at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at approximately 3 p.m. […]
First-ever gold Oris diver’s watch is also a bid to save coral reef
Limited edition timepieces produced in support of Coral Restoration Foundation
NASA selects four possible missions to study the secrets of the solar system
NASA has selected four Discovery Program investigations to develop concept studies for new missions. Although they're not official missions yet and some ultimately may not be chosen to move forward, the ...
Flywire Secures $120 Million Through Series E Investment Round Led by Goldman Sachs; Announces Acquisition of Healthcare Technology Platform Simplee
Flywire, a U.S.-based fintech firm that provides global payment and receivables solutions for education, healthcare, and commercial enterprises, announced on Th
The first ever Sonic Station Live broadcast, which is kind of like a Nintendo Direct for Sonic, debuts next week
There's a lot of Sonic-related things happening in the near future (most notably, the debut of the new film), and Sega wants to capitalize on it as much as possible. The publisher has announced a new initiative called
Insider knowledge of Edwards' system could play to Wales' advantage says scrumhalf
Gareth Davies is planning to give Shaun Edwards a taste of his own medicine when the former Wales defence coach returns to Cardiff with France next week.
East Kilbride launch new manager hunt three months after Stuart Malcolm's Forfar exit
Interim boss Jim Paterson will remain in charge for now and has been invited to apply for the job.
The first image of Lewis Hamilton behind the wheel of the W11!
After his teammate Valtteri Bottas had a go in the W11 this morning, it is now the turn of six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who braved the track at Silverstone at 1pm local time!
UIC researchers discover unique organ-specific signatures for endothelial cells
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered that endothelial cells -; those that create the inner lining of blood vessels -; have unique genetic signatures based on their location in the body.
NASA Former High-Ranking Spaceflight Official Moves across to SpaceX Team
One of NASA's foremost experts in spaceflight has left the agency to join SpaceX, just in time for its upcoming launches into space.
Scientists Turn Complete Human Organs Transparent For The First Time
For the first time ever, scientists have managed to make intact human organs transparent, allowing them to peer inside these vital body parts without needi
Several drugs at Jan Aushadi Kendras recalled over quality test
Several batches of generic medicines being sold at Jan Aushadi Kendras, some 632 in Karnataka, and more pan-India have been recalled after failing standard quality tests of state drug controller,
Enormous PINK manta ray dubbed 'Inspector Clouseau' is spotted near Australia's Great Barrier Reef in a rare sighting of the rosy giant
The two-tonne marine beast lives around Lady Elliot Island and a series of stunning photographs were taken by a bemused Finnish photographer called Kristian Laine.
Carbon sequestration in oceans powered by fragmentation of large organic particles
A team of researchers from the National Oceanography Centre, Sorbonne Université and CNRS Villefranche-sur-Mer, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, and the National Centre for Earth Observations, has found evidence ...
Gmail could soon transform your inbox by 'bundling' related messages – here's how
Gmail may soon scan your emails, add tags, and bundle them together based on their subject.
The 'grandfather of online dating' reveals the 3 crucial questions that can predict long-term compatibility in a relationship
Sam Yagan is colloquially known as the “grandfather of online dating.”
'What I did learn after Brother Damien passing away is there is a lot more to life'
Camogie – and winning – went from being the be all and end all, to meaning so little in the grand scheme of things for Grace Walsh.
India's forex reserves soar to record $473 billion, gold down by $218 mn
Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves.
NHS England targets digitisation of millions of GP records
NHS England is hoping to create a nationalised approach to the digitisation of “vital” decades-old medical records, HSJ can reveal.
UAE won't use steel, iron to construct its first Hindu temple. This is how it will be built
The first Hindu temple in the UAE's capital Abu Dhabi will not use any steel or ferrous materials to build the temple, instead fly ash will be used to reinforce the concrete in the foundation.
With Ramayana-themed interiors & bhajans, new train set to be launched by March-end: Railways
The train is likely to be launched after March 10, Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav said, adding that its annual schedule will be released in the coming week.The train will originate from different locations -- north, south, east and west -- so that people from across country can avail its services
SpaceX plans to launch fifth Starlink batch Sunday
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch its fifth batch of Starlink satellites from Florida at 10:25 a.m. EST on Sunday, after postponing a Saturday attempt due to weather concerns.
VN-Index dips, ending three-session gaining streak - VnExpress International
Vietnam’s benchmark stock market index slipped 0.08 percent to 937.45 points Friday, ending a three-session gaining streak.
'Gold pits have become tombs': mining leaves a tragic legacy in Cameroon
The ruthless quest for gold in eastern Cameroon has left the landscape peppered with deadly open pits
NASA shortlists missions to map the surface of Venus, identify gases in its atmosphere, look for an ocean on Triton, and hunt for magma flows on Io - but only two of them will go to space
The four shortlisted projects will each get a $3 million NASA grant for a 9 month feasibility study before two will become actual missions and go to space.
Scientists Identify Genes from ‘Ghost Population’ of Ancient Humans
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Shoppers say £5 perfume is exactly like a £130 YSL fragrance
Fans are buying in bulk due to fear of it selling out
Remedy tease new project and hint at possible Xbox Series X version of Control
Remedy Entertainment published its latest financial earnings and released some information on what the studio is currently up to. Including progress on the live-service game Vanguard and an unannounced project.
Why your Valentine might want hot chocolate for that walk on the beach
(Reuters) - Drinking cocoa rich in flavonols - plant compounds also found in fruits, vegetables and tea - might make walking easier for some older adults with poor circulation, a study suggests.
Soon, a simple blood test could be used to detect cancer
Researchers report high accuracy even before appearance of symptoms
Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot is surprisingly good at pulling a rickshaw
The host says he originally wanted to ride the robodog.
Antarctica temperatures reach 69 degrees for the first time ever, scientists say
Temperatures in Antarctica were hotter than 68 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time ever last Sunday.
Replace your entire wage with dividends from ASX shares
You can replace your entire wage with dividends from ASX shares.
This is how long it will take for the wind industry to add energy to the grid
SAWEA has asked for clarity on the planned sequence, to ensure that momentum is not lost.
Xiaomi Mi 10: 7 accessories Xiaomi launched with the phone | BGR India
Xiaomi Mi 10 - These are the seven accessories that Xiaomi launched with its new flagship smartphone. Explore more at BGR.in
Nissan shares tumble to ten-and-a-half year low after earnings rout; Renault also suffers
TOKYO (Reuters) - Shares of Nissan Motor Co sank to their lowest in more than a decade on Friday, after deep cuts to the troubled Japanese automaker’s earnings forecast and dividend raised questions about its future profitability.
#TECH: First major tech event of 2020 cancelled over Covid-19 fears
THE Mobile World Congress (MWC) has become the first international tech event cancelled due to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Invest in a centrally-managed approach to work placements
Embedding good quality work experience in the NHS is vital to attracting the college students needed to address the workforce crisis, writes Gillian Cairn
'Ghost' ancestors: African DNA study detects mysterious extinct human species
Homo sapiens first appeared a bit more than 300,000 years ago in Africa and later spread worldwide, encountering other human species in Eurasia that have since gone extinct including the Neanderthals and the lesser-known Denisovans.
A dying star 1,000 times bigger than the sun could soon explode
But at over 700 light-years away, astronomers say there's no risk to Earth.
SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft nears last parachute tests before astronaut launch debut
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft is likely just a few weeks away from its last few parachute drop tests, the successful completion of which should give NASA all the technical data it needs to okay its astronaut launch debut. After facing several major failures during intentionally challenging drop tests both last year and the year before, […]
Realme X50 Pro 5G launch goes virtual due to COVID-19 concerns
Following the cancellation of MWC 2020, Realme has also decided to cancel its Realme X50 Pro 5G launch that was scheduled to take place at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. However, the device will still be unveiled on the 24th of February but it will be done online from Madrid, Spain.
1 in 3 plants and animals could be extinct in 50 years
Unless global warming declines, extinction is in store for as many as one-third of Earth's species of plants and animals worldwide.
This week's Red Letters, answering one of the most important questions
LFC Stories: In our latest installment, Michael MacCambridge and Neil Atkinson discuss how to make
Volkswagen to launch network of ultra-fast charging points
WOLFSBURG, Feb 14 — Volkswagen is teaming up with E.ON to create a new network of ultra-fast charging points for electric vehicles which will provide enough power for a range of 200km in just 15 minutes. The goal of the new project is to create a dense infrastructure of rapid charging points,...
Google makes 1,000 new high-res satellite images available in Earth View
Google has cornered the market on making high-resolution, aerial imagery of earth's most breathtaking landscapes available to the public.
Foil gameplan of ‘fascist forces’ to occupy space in varsities: Aishe Ghosh
The ABVP is for the first time contesting eight central panel posts - four in arts and four in engineering faculties - for the February 19 students' union polls in the JU.
The underwater restaurant that takes design to a new level
UNDER, a submerged eatery in Norway, serves an impressive 18-course degustation but it's the design that really blows diners away.
Watch live: Northrop launches cargo capsule to space station
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Northrop Grumman has reset its plans to launch a cargo capsule to the International Space Station from Virginia at 3:43 p.m. EST Friday.
NASA Will Communicate with Mars Astronauts through Lasers
NASA's astronauts heading to Mars will be able to communicate with Earth thanks to new lasers, the huge dish is currently being built in California.
NASA flights detect millions of Arctic methane hotspots
Knowing where emissions are happening and what's causing them brings us a step closer to being able to forecast the region's impact on global climate.
Grab Spotimo now, because it will be removed from the Microsoft Store soon
Spotify client Spotimo will be removed from the Microsoft Store soon. Spotify filed a content infringement claim to Microsoft against Spotimo, so the app will be taken down. If you want to use it, you'll have to download it before it gets pulled.
Hey, XFL, your next franchises are watching with great interest in Ohio
If the XFL wants to have long-term success, then it needs to set up shop in these Ohio markets.
Ionotronic technology that doesn't require liquid electrolytes
A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts and Harvard University has developed a type of ionotronic technology that does not require liquid electrolytes. In their paper published in the ...
Earth just recorded its hottest January in history
January 2020 was the planet's hottest January since record-keeping began, according to NOAA.
As Beijing’s intrusions increase, can Hong Kong democrats remain united for the 2020 elections?
Hong Kong’s 18 community-level District Councils are largely powerless, and lucky they are, too. Otherwise, the officials in charge – Chief Executive Carrie Lam and her team of advisers and administrators – would be in even greater disarray. As it is, they have barely managed to contain months of unprecedented public protest sparked by her […]
NASA selects four finalists for next Discovery mission
NASA is considering missions to Venus and two outer solar system moons as the next in its Discovery line of planetary science missions.
Climate change: Save natural resources
As residents of Washington state, we are lucky to live in a place with an abundance of natural beauty. In the time that I’ve lived here, there has never been...
Giuliani claims he can 'prove' a 'Democratic scam' in Ukraine with iPad full of 'reports' he never actually shares
Rudy Giuliani has a fresh crop of claims about Democrats' dealings in Ukraine — an iPad full of "proof" he won't let anyone else see. The former New York City mayor made a Fox Business appearance on Thursday night to push any corruption in Ukraine on Democrats' shoulders. "They're going to be very surprised when they see the report that I have" apparently revealing an "unaccounted for" $5.3 billion in Ukraine aid during the Obama administration, Giuliani said, not exactly specifying who "they" are. That aid gap apparently explains "how all those oligarchs become oligarchs," Giuliani said, making some chomping noises and motions to imitate his interpretation of how money is laundered. Giuliani goes on to mention this mysterious report over and over, which apparently shows how "not just" the Bidens engaged in a "huge Democratic scam" in Ukraine. "That's why they're so crazy on the subject of Ukraine, and why they want to literally kill me," Giuliani said of Democrats, without any proof of this murderous plot. "I…
Best Philips Hue Lights in 2020
There are a ton of smart home lighting solutions to choose from, but none are as popular or as well-known as those from Philips Hue. These are some of our favorites here at Android Central that we think you might want to add to your home.
2020 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R S-CNG BS6 launched at Rs 5.25 lakh
The Wagon R is the thirs CNG-powered Maruti Suzuki model to become BS6-compliant. Click here for more details.
How to watch the northern lights from the comfort of home
Watch the northern lights from home, courtesy of explore.org through their live camera in Canada.
Former England captain Dave Watson suffering from neurodegenerative disease
The 73-year-old's condition was "most likely" brought on by head injuries and repeated heading of the ball, according to his consultant.
Giuliani claims he can 'prove' a 'Democratic scam' in Ukraine with iPad full of 'reports' he never actually shares
Rudy Giuliani has a fresh crop of claims about Democrats' dealings in Ukraine — an iPad full of "proof" he won't let anyone else see.The former New York City mayor made a Fox Business appearance on Thursday night to push any corruption in Ukraine on Democrats' shoulders. "They
Space exploration: The ultimate test of our capabilities
Dr John Bates discusses how mission-critical software testing for space exploration can be done quickly and efficiently with the aid of new technology
TETFund challenges academic researchers to tackle Nigeria’s problems
ABUJA-THE Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund,has tasked researchers in the academic community to end the myriad of problems
Huawei gets another reprieve from the Commerce Department
Huawei has been under a lot of trouble ever since the company was banned by the United States government from doing business US-based companies.
Five games that can teach us something about love
It's not only war the PC has something to say about, as these developers have proven
Scientists reveal catalytic mechanism of lovastatin hydrolase
Hyperlipidemia, one of the most common threats to human health, refers to an abnormal increase of cholesterol and/or triglycerides in the blood. One effective method for prevention and treatment of the ...
Ex-England captain Dave Watson has brain disease "most likely" result of heading ball
Dave Watson's wife Penny says that the 73-year-old's consultant thinks that it is "in all probability Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy"
Four Shortlisted NASA Missions Would Explore the Nastiest Places in the Solar System
As part of its ongoing Discovery Program, NASA has selected four possible missions that would involve some of the most hostile and enigmatic places in the solar system.
Apple is checking customers' temperatures at its stores in Beijing because of the coronavirus outbreak
Apple is checking its customers’ temperatures before they enter its stores in Beijing after reopening some stores amid the coronavirus outbreak in China.
Scientists Switch Consciousness On Or Off In Monkeys Using Tiny Brain Zaps
How’s this for a wake-up call? Scientists have shown that it's possible to instantly jolt a monkey out of deep anesthetized sleep using a quick zap of elec
Netflix drops 'Stranger Things' Season 4 teaser, answers a major cliffhanger
Netflix gave fans of its hit series “Stranger Things” a Valentine’s Day present in the form of a teaser for the highly anticipated fourth season.
Ex-England captain Dave Watson has brain disease "most likely" result of heading ball
Dave Watson's wife Penny says that the 73-year-old's consultant thinks that it is "in all probability Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy"
'It's not a criminal offence to have intentions of overthrowing a government'
OUTSPOKEN MDC Vice Chairperson, Job Sikhala was Friday acquitted at the Masvingo High Court where he was facing subversion charges for threatening to remove Pre...
Triton International Limited's (TRTN) CEO Brian Sondey on Q4 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Triton International Limited (NYSE:TRTN) Q4 2019 Results Earnings Conference Call February 14, 2020, 08:30 AM ET Company Participants John Burns - Chief Financial Officer Brian Sondey - Chairman and C
Scientists detect ‘ghost’ DNA from mysterious human species
WASHINGTON – Scientists examining the genomes of West Africans have detected signs that a mysterious extinct human species interbred with our own species tens of thousands of years ago in
The scientific secrets inside a single grain of moon dust
While scientists have studied Moon rocks for 50 years, researchers have for the first time conducted deep analysis on a single grain of lunar dust, atom by atom. Using a common materials science te…
Galaxy Buds+ with Spotify is good, but it could be great
Spotify with Galaxy Buds+ is noteworthy because it makes a music recommendation algorithm accessible with just a touch.
Cybercrime growing at speed of light - Pantami
The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has said cybercrime is growing at an alarming rate globally.
Chaos as fetish objects is found in front of University of Ibadan main entrance
A fetish object was found in the front of University of Ibadan main entrance, scaring off workers and students. The strange sculpture carved in human form had never been seen in front of the gate until
Textmode Space Harrier
What you see before you here is frenetic, graphics-heavy 1985 arcade game Space Harrier as a textmode app. Though represented as chunky extended-ASCII characters, the underlying game is startlingly…
Researchers discover how to improve safety of nuclear power plants
Researchers at Tomsk Polytechnic University found a method to increase fuel lifetimes by 75%. According to the research team, it will significantly increase safety and reduce the operating cost of nuclear ...
Jay Bouwmeester received 'life-saving' treatment immediately after collapse, Blues GM says
The game was postponed to a later date.
ESO telescope sees surface of dim Betelgeuse
Using ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have captured the unprecedented dimming of Betelgeuse, a red supergiant star in the constellation of Orion. The stunning new images of the star's surface ...
Introducing the π-ton, which could be the newest known quasiparticle
State arises via interactions between electron-hole pairs
MIT researchers report that widely used voting app could easily be hacked
CHARLESTON, W.Va — An internet voting app that has been used in pilots in West Virginia, Denver, Oregon and Utah has vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to change a person’s vote without
Chelsea can now stare down Mino Raiola over Donnarumma or Romagnoli
Chelsea have wisely not attempted any transfer business with Mino Raiola, let alone get wrapped up in his schemings. Now that they have some demonstrated a...
Premier League: Liverpool like a shark that smells the scent of blood, says goalkeeper Alisson
The 27-year-old told Brazilian newspaper Folha that winning the Champions League last year had fueled the runaway league leaders’s appetite.
Scientists map coronavirus path with computer models
As the novel coronavirus spreads around the world, scientists are using the latest computer modelling techniques to predict its fallout: from the eventual number of cases and deaths to the peak of ...
Jaguar Land Rover launches new discovery sport
The desirability of the exterior design continues into the cabin. The refined interiors lend a sense of calm, as one enters the vehicle.
NASA astronaut Christina Koch feels good after record 11 months in space
Christina Koch met with reporters in Houston six days after returning to Earth from the International Space Station. Her 328-day mission — which ended last Thursday — was the longest ever by a woman.
German EcoMin: Economy is still experiencing a period of weakness
The German Economy Ministry is out with its assessment of the economy after the fourth quarter 2019 GDP showed stagnation. Key Quotes: German economy
Nasa confirms 'potentially hazardous' asteroid will pass Earth safely tomorrow
The gigantic space rock will miss us by about 3 million miles
4 crew poisoned by fumigation, 1 died, France
General cargo ship FRI DOLPHIN alerted MRCC Corsen France, in the evening Feb 13, reporting 4 crew being poisoned during cargo fumigation process. The ship was in Bay of Biscay W of Brest, en route…
Bloomberg: Coronavirus could infect two-thirds of globe, research shows
Even if there were a way to reduce transmission by half, that would still imply that roughly one-third of the world would become infected.
Chemical plant bosses apologise after flaring lights up sky
ExxonMobil said the incident, which sparked concern among local residents, occurred as it attempts to restart the Mossmorran site.
Listen to Pearl Jam’s new single… by pointing your phone at the moon
Pearl Jam harness the power of the lunar surface to drive their new single Superblood Wolfmoon
Chemical plant bosses apologise after flaring lights up sky
ExxonMobil said the incident, which sparked concern among local residents, occurred as it attempts to restart the Mossmorran site.
Price of surgical mask may go up by P2-P4 per piece
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) may allow stores and pharmacies to sell surgical masks at higher prices due to the increasing cost of raw materials here and abroad amid the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
Oddly shaped celestial body Arrokoth sheds light on planet formation
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — A vaguely hourglass-shaped icy object called Arrokoth residing in the far reaches of the solar system — the most distant body ever explored by a spacecraft — is giving scientists intriguing clues about the formation of the planets including Earth. Scientists yesterday...
The numbers that could reward the RBA's optimism
Upbeat company profit results, better readings from consumers and another record sharemarket high are backing the Reserve Bank's optimistic view on the economy.
Ramaphosa unveils overhaul of South African energy industry
The government will invite private companies to submit bids to supply additional renewable energy to the grid.
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences and BARIG are partners
FRANKFURT AM MAIN - The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS) and the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) are now partners. As BARIG’s first “Academic Partnership,” this cooperation is particularly beneficial to the part-time MBA Aviation and Tourism Management program at Frankfurt UAS. "We are very pleased about the partnership with Frankfurt UAS, which is one of the six largest universities for applied sciences in Germany," BARIG Secretary General Michael Hoppe comments. "It of utmost importance to us
Last month was hottest January on record, US scientists say
In parts of Russia, Scandinavia and eastern Canada, temperatures exceeded the old averages by 9 degrees Fahrenheit (5 C).
As scientists race to produce Covid-19 vaccine, WHO urges frequent hand-washing
An official of the World Health Organization (WHO) has reminded the public anew to always practice basic protective measures as these are important when it comes to preventing the spread of diseases.
Big Data is key to creating sustainable travel solutions, say experts
44 per cent of travel technology experts predict that ‘Big Data’ will have the biggest impact on the growth of sustainable travel, according to a survey by Travel Technology Europe. Big Data, which enables patterns, trends, and associations relating to human behaviour and interactions to be identified and analysed, was highlighted alongside a number of other technologies that experts claim can lead to the development of more sustainable travel solutions. “Consider over-tourism for example”, says Rob Golledge, head of communications at Amadeus
Chemical plant bosses apologise after flaring lights up sky
ExxonMobil said the incident, which sparked concern among local residents, occurred as it attempts to restart the Mossmorran site.