(Reuters) — A species of crow that is extinct in the wild is ‘highly proficient’ in using tools, according to research published on Wednesday (Sept. 14) in the journal Nature. Native to Hawaii, the Alala crow is now only the second species of crow species known to have the ability to make and use tools, the study found. Until now, tool use was the exclusive domain of the New Caledonian crow, a distant cousin of the […]
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‘Growing’ 3D parts to revolutionize manufacturing
REDWOOD CITY, California (Reuters) — You might not recognize it – but this is what 3D printing now looks like, incredibly sophisticated shapes seemingly growing out of a pool of goo. This is a demonstration of California start-up Carbon’s CLIP printer. “One of the interesting side benefits of controlling both light and oxygen together is instead of going step by step by step and printing really slowly, these parts emerge of from liquid almost as […]
Mulberry brings a winter feel to London Fashion Week
LONDON, England (Reuters) — Mulberry creative director Johnny Coca presented his second show for the fashion powerhouse at London Fashion Week on Sunday (18th September). The SS17 collection featured tea-dresses, blazer inspired jackets and a a typical wintery palette transposed for spring. The colours were all in traditional school-uniform shades of burgundy and navy. The collection showed lots of stripes and flamboyant ruffles. Some of the collection will be in stores from February. Founded in […]
The Joker is my teacher
QUEZON City, Philippines (September 19) – “Are you willing to die as hero or live long enough to see yourself as villain?” The infamous line was spoken by one of the most iconic villain in comic book universe – The Joker. The DC Comics character maybe insane but personally I think he can be a good philosopher – a teacher if you will – of life. Yes, many would think that a guy like The Joker is extremely mad and […]
Alzheimer’s stemmed but not stopped, say experts
by Mariëtte Le Roux PARIS, France (AFP) — Soaring rates of population growth and ageing have long been seen as portending a global explosion of Alzheimer’s, the debilitating disease that robs older people of their memory and independence. But an unexpected, and hopeful, trend may be emerging. In rich countries at least, recent data suggests the rate of new cases has slowed or even reversed — a tantalising hint that quality-of-life improvements may protect against dementia. […]
Dogs – they are really your best friends
QUEZON City, Philippines (September 19) – “A dog does not care if you’re rich or poor. All he can offer is his love and loyalty for his master.” These are the touching words that will leave a mark in your heart after watching the movie “Marley & Me” by David Frankel. The movie is not just about a dog and his master. It’s a story of a lifetime companionship of a man and his best friend. […]
Know your poet: Edgar Allan Poe
QUEZON City, Philippines (September 19) – “But we love with the love that was more than love.” A great line that I would never forget from one of my favorite poem, “Annabel Lee” by Edgar Allan Poe. But maybe its not the poem that lingers with me. I also remember the day but the day I got to know Edgar Allan Poe. Like many young people, I used to hate the past. I hate studying history. During my […]
Lava lake visible atop Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano
For the first time in over a year, a volcano lake is visible on top of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. USGS/Reuters
Haptic skinsuit lets you ‘feel’ virtual reality
Designers from London’s Royal College of Art have created a skinsuit which allows the user to go from the physical to the virtual world by ‘feeling’ invisible objects. Reuters
iPhone launch generates excitement, frustration
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) – by Glenn CHAPMAN with Rob Lever in Washington Apple delivered its new iPhones on Friday in a global launch marked by long queues at its retail stores but also frustration over the sellout of some models. The scenes in Apple stores around the world were reminiscent of earlier launches, generating both anticipation and disappointment, but it was unclear if the shortages were the result of strong demand or limited […]
Apple launches iPhone 7 globally
Apple fans in Asia get their hands on the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus as the latest models hit the market. (Agence France Presse)
World must ready for global microcephaly ‘epidemic’: study
by Mariëtte Le Roux PARIS, France (AFP) — The world should prepare for a “global epidemic” of microcephaly, a condition which restricts head growth in foetuses, as the Zika virus takes root in new countries, researchers said Friday. Scientists from Brazil and Britain said they had found additional evidence that Zika is what causes the often debilitating disorder, a link already widely accepted in medical circles. In a study conducted among newborns in Brazil — […]