Tens of thousands turn out for Sydney pro-Palestinian march
The Sydney Harbour Bridge was closed by the march, after it was authorised to go ahead by the Supreme Court hours earlier.
Month: August 2025
Russian volcano erupts for first time in more than 500 years
The eruption of a volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula may be linked to a massive earthquake last week, experts say.
Watch: Why Mexico got a tariff reprieve… and Canada didn’t
The Trump administration raised Canada’s tariff from 25% to 35%, while granting Mexico a 90-day pause for higher levies.
Looking for an Ubuntu Manual? Try This Book
I know that there is pretty extensive online documentation from Ubuntu available for free. But extensive can also be overwhelming too. Probably that’s the reason
Compact surgical robot uses built-in feedback for micron-level accuracy
Controlling microrobots with extreme precision is vital in delicate surgical procedures, but traditional feedback systems are bulky and externally dependent.
New study confirms cardiovascular safety of COVID-19 vaccines
The incidence of heart attacks and strokes was lower after COVID-19 vaccination than before or without vaccination, according to a new study involving nearly the
Healing with Artificial Intelligence highlights the future of patient care
AI-based medicine will revolutionize care including for Alzheimer’s and diabetes, predicts a technology expert, but it must be accessible to all patients.
Week in Pictures: From Russian missile attacks on Kyiv to floods in China
A roundup of major events last week.
China and Russia begin joint military drills in Sea of Japan
Joint Sea-2025 exercises begin in waters near Russian port of Vladivostok and will last for three days, China says.
Ukraine claims drone strike on oil refinery in Russia
Video shows a massive explosion at a Russian oil facility in Novokuybyshevsk, 1,000km from the Ukrainian border.
NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge
More than 500 students with 75 teams from around the world participated in the 31st year of NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) on April
How far can the most powerful telescope see into space?
Telescopes have come a long way since the first one was invented in 1608. So what’s the most powerful telescope operating today, and how far
Diagnostic dilemma: Hunter’s rare allergy meant he could no longer eat red meat
A man who hunted deer developed a very rare allergy that progressively worsened each time he ate red meat.
Climate Change’s Impact On Hurricane Sandy Has A Price: $8 Billion
A rollercoaster that once sat on the Funtown Pier in Seaside Heights, N.J., rests in the ocean on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 after the pier