LG V30 and Samsung Galaxy Note 8 to go head-to-head; VR to play a crucial role
LG is reportedly sending out invites for its V30 smartphone at a time when Galaxy Note 8 reports are gaining momentum. The LG smartphone will be launching on August 31.
Apple iPhone 8 update: 3D laser sensors, AR, facial recognition and superfast autofocus
If latest reports are to be believed, the Apple iPhone 8 may come with a rear-facing 3D laser to support Augmented Reality (AR) apps. The camera will also have superfast autofocus abilities.
Tesla Model Y platform could usher in new era of car manufacturing; Australian Model 3 customers in the dark about delivery
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are highly awaited electric vehicles. However, more than 200 Australians are in the dark as they have no clue when the Model 3 will be delivered despite their $1,500 deposits.
Goodbye, Earth: Sixth mass extinction too late to be reversed, human overpopulation primary contributing cause
Scientists have warned that Earth’s sixth mass extinction is already underway. This means that three quarter of the planet’s species could soon disappear.
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot vanishing; Transition may lead to important discoveries
Jupiter’s titanic hurricane, known as the Great Red Spot, has fascinated observers for long. Now, the first NASA images from the Juno spacecraft started surfacing online.
Coffee may lower suicide risk in men; Studies link the drink with longer life
New research suggests that drinking coffee is associated with longer life. Two major studies involved more than 700,000 people and found that the more coffee consumed, the less likely to die young from disease such as diabetes, cancer and various heart ailments.
E-cigarette Australia: Health experts don’t want to ‘sacrifice’ smokers, want them to switch to a healthier alternative
Australian doctors and giant tobacco company British American Tobacco have told federal parliamentarians that the country must make e-cigarettes easily available to smokers as it is a safer alternative to tobacco cigarettes.
Logitech G433 and G233 gaming headsets are a cut above the rest; Australia prices and features discussed
Latest reports suggest that Logitech is taking its G series gaming headphones to Australia later in July. The gadget provides advanced listening experience to pro-gamers, and they are also stylish enough to wear outside.
Tesla Model 3 first images on Twitter, shared by Musk; South Australia’s largest lithium-ion battery to create local jobs temporarily
The first completed Tesla Model 3 has finally made its appearance and fans are highly excited about it. The US$35,000 (AU$46,000 approx) electric sedan was first announced by CEO Elon Musk more than a year ago.
Childhood cancers curable, believes expert; ‘Jeans for Genes’ campaign gathers steam
Leading Australian researcher and oncologist, Prof. Roger Reddel, who is also the Director of the Children's Medical Research (CMRI) Institute, believes that all childhood cancers will be curable in near future. Even 50 years ago, very few children survived childhood leukaemia, but now the cure rate is upwards of 80 percent.
Antibiotic overuse in Australia: GPs face heat for over-prescription; Study quantifies actual extent of misuse
A Bond University study has for the first time pointed out, or rather, quantified, the real extent of antibiotic over-prescription in Australia. The study shows how a number of general physicians (GPs) do not follow national guidelines for antibiotics.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and S8 Mini leaks reveal important specs
Vietnamese leaker Tung Ha recently posted what he claims are the official press renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. The renders show a change to the handset’s 19.5:9 aspect ratio, the first premium Samsung device to port dual cameras, a large new Infinity Display, a headphone jack and a rear fingerprint sensor moved away from the camera lens.
Melanoma cure: New personalised skin cancer vaccines activate body’s immune system to fight off disease; Results promising so far
Two small studies have reported success stories of personalised vaccines treating melanoma patients. The findings recorded in these studies are big steps towards personalised therapies, even though vaccines are still unlikely to be used as standard treatment.
Special bananas: Australian scientists develop Vitamin A-rich bananas to save lives of African children
African people may soon be munching on Vitamin A-rich bananas developed by Australian researchers. The bananas have been developed in Queensland as part of a “significant humanitarian project” to save African lives.
Oral sex producing antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea superbug; WHO rings alarm bells as last-resort antibiotics may soon fail
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently revealed that oral sex is producing dangerous gonorrhoea and that a decline in the use of condoms is helping the infection spread faster.
Antarctica’s Larsen C ice shelf could destabilise after one of world’s largest icebergs detaches from it; Scientists worried
Antarctica’s Larsen C ice shelf is cracking, and once it gives way, it will set adrift one of the largest icebergs on record. Thus, all eyes are on the ice shelf as the deep crack continues to cut across its surface.
Alzheimer’s disease development linked to poor sleep; Degenerative disease may also negatively affect sleep
Poor sleep may lead to Alzheimer’s, especially for those who carry the risk of the degenerative disease. Lead scientist Dr. Barbara Bendlin of the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US said that previous studies had also shown the influence of sleep on the development progression of the disease in various ways.
Coffee can aid weight loss by increasing metabolism, suppressing appetite and burning fatty acids; Healthy eating regimen important
Drinking coffee may be a good way to stay fit. US journalist and health expert Bob Arnot, in his new book “The Coffee Lover’s Diet,” explored how coffee can help in losing weight.
Melbourne researchers using honeybee vision to make highly advanced cameras, provides solution to classic problem
According to Melbourne researchers, the way honeybees see colour could pave way for higher accuracy for cameras used in robots, drones and phones. In short, the researchers discovered a new mechanism for processing colour information.
Cannabis oil could help in treating acne; Botanix speaks on Australia’s lack of infrastructure to run large clinical studies
Botanix, an Australian company, is developing the first new acne treatment in 20 years. The treatment involves using synthetic cannabis oil to treat pimples.
Ecstasy, MDMA may help alcoholics beat addiction; World’s first trial to begin amidst fears of backlash from anti-drug campaigners
Ecstasy could help alcoholics deal with trauma and stress, factors that cause people to get hooked, according to a study. The drug is being tested as part of a revolutionary treatment to help alcoholics beat addiction.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch update: Elon Musk tweets on next launch window; Engineers inspecting rocket and its systems
SpaceX, the company owned by Elon Musk, has called off a Falcon 9 rocket launch for the second day in a row. The communications satellite launch was cancelled with only 10 seconds left on the countdown clock.
Frog evolution: Meteor impact that wiped off the dinosaurs 66 million years ago allowed frogs to evolve
Scientists have recently discovered that after a global catastrophe killed off the dinosaurs, frogs began taking advantage of the catastrophe. The new study has claimed that 88 percent of frog species alive today owe their existence to the meteor impact 66 million years ago.
Largest manmade reef NSW: Sydney anglers rejoice, port Hacking offshore reef construction already underway
Since 2011, the NSW government has built three artificial reefs in Port Macquarie, Shoalhaven and Sydney. Now anglers in Sydney are rejoicing again as NSW’s largest manmade offshore reef will come up in Port Hacking near Cronulla.
‘MasterChef Australia’ Season 9 update: Ben’s basic dessert wins leaving viewers frustrated; Open pantry leaves contestants guessing
The top nine contestants of “MasterChef Australia” Season 9 arrived in Japan with the judges, and they bought one ingredient each from around Tokyo for the Mystery Box. The contestants had an open pantry to cook their dishes and 60 minutes of cooking time.
Kogan Agora Smart 4K TVs the cheapest in Australia; Built-in Personal Video Recorder records programs to hard drive or USB
Kogan is offering Australia’s most affordable Smart 4K TVs. The company’s 49, 55 and 65-inch Agora Smart TVs are inexpensive Web-enabled 4K screens one can buy in Australia.
Australia’s junk food problem and lack of traditional food culture worry experts; Over-processed foods displacing nutritious whole foods
Australia is slowly taking a tough stance on food manufacturers when it comes to marketing junk foods to kids. It is going for tighter regulations such as banishing confectionary and soft drinks from Victorian schools. By end of the year, it will be removing soft drinks from vending machines in all NSW hospitals.
Chocolate and cocoa come to the rescue of Alzheimer’s disease sufferers; Dark chocolate can be taken every day
Latest reports suggest that regular intake of chocolate and cocoa could be beneficial for cognitive functioning over time, thereby staving off degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Australian children at high risk of antipsychotic drugs’ side effects; Over-prescription a major issue
Latest reports suggest that around 16,000 Australian children have been prescribed antipsychotics. In 2015, a total of 16,570 teenagers, children and toddlers were prescribed such drugs, Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) data has shown.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 dual-lens setup could surpass iPhone 7 Plus; Casing leak shows fingerprint scanner at the back
Latest leaks suggest that the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be bigger than the Galaxy S8 Plus as the former sports a 6.3-inch display. The smartphone will also have an exciting dual-lens setup and a stylus.