This amazing polycarbonate dome offers a pair of well-heeled fliers a horizon-to-horizon view of the world. In the compendium of complaints about air travel, we have not yet encountered “I do not have an unencumbered, horizon-to-horizon view of the entire planet.” At some point, we surmise, someone must have shared that frustration, because Windspeed Technologies…
At least 200 civilians were killed in Russian air strikes in Syria in the two months to the end of November, an Amnesty International report says. Quoting witnesses, the human rights group accuses Russia of using cluster bombs in civilian areas and says such attacks could constitute war crimes. Russia’s defence ministry dismissed the report…
It seems like an impossible task, doesn’t it? From the first nightfall on Christmas eve until dawn on Christmas morning, one stout and elderly man, armed only with a magic sleigh and eight flying reindeer, must deliver toys to children in every household in the world… that believes in him. With the population having recently…
The Curse of Science Today, the mankind is living under the shadow of sudden death. It appears that we have come to the end of our journey. Now we stand on the brink of complete and final destruction. The earth has become a dangerous place. It may explode to pieces at any moment. Man has…
Nihal Bitla had one small wish and that was to meet Aamir Khan and thank him for his movie ‘Taare Zameen Par’. Hardly did this 14-year-old kid, who has already become an inspiration for us all, know that his wish would be granted so soon. In a post on the Facebook page ‘Humans of Bombay’,…
BMW Motorrad has updated their two gas-powered maxi-scooters with an eye toward further differentiation of their target audiences. The sportier option gets a numerical name upgrade from C600 Sport to C650 Sport. This is in name only as it, and the new, touring-oriented C650GT, still share the same 60 hp (44 kW) parallel twin engine….
Chinnaswami Subramania Bharathi (11 December 1882 – 11 September 1921) was an Indian writer, poet, journalist, Indian independence activist and social reformer from Tamil Nadu. Popularly known as “Mahakavi Bharathi”, he is a pioneer of modern Tamil poetry and is considered one among the greatest of Tamil literary figures of all time. His numerous works…
Even the smartest and most qualified job seekers need to prepare for job interviews. Why, you ask? Interviewing is a learned skill, and there are no second chances to make a great first impression. So study these 10 strategies to enhance your interview skills. Practice Good Nonverbal Communication It’s about demonstrating confidence: standing straight, making…
Scientists, from the British Science Association, have drawn up a list of the top 10 things that have changed the world. A panel of 20 experts from the association drew up the list of the innovations to mark National Science and Engineering Week. Here is the list in full: 1. GPS Technology Originally developed as…
The dodo is dead. The passenger pigeon has passed on. But Lonesome George, the iconic Galápagos tortoise whose death marked the end of his species, is in post-mortem luck. A scientific expedition has discovered some of his close blood relations alive and well. With careful breeding, biologists now hope to revive George’s species and reintroduce…
