The notion of a robot ‘smelling’ its way through a complex environment has captured the imagination of scientists for years, but has always come with a caveat: what if the robot loses a sensor? In a groundbreaking advance that combines biology and engineering, a new robot, inspired by the humble silkworm, is able to continue…
A worker in Phillippines uses black tape to adjust the prices of their sign at a gasoline station as oil prices continue to rise. (AP photo) The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency, warning of an “imminent danger” to fuel supplies as the escalating Middle East conflict threatens to disrupt global oil flows.President Ferdinand…
Rain Batters UAE Cities Again: How Long Will This Unsettled Weather Last? A spell of rare spring rain has swept across the United Arab Emirates this week, bringing dark clouds, gusty winds and thunderstorms to cities more accustomed to clear desert skies. From Dubai and Abu Dhabi to the eastern and northern emirates, residents have…
As regional conflict persists in the Middle East and aviation remains disrupted, airlines have been dedicating flights to fly in fresh fruits and vegetables in Kuwait. The move has been aimed at maintaining stocks of fresh produce in supermarkets and ensuring a streamlined supply of food to the citizens. Recently, Jazeera airways set up an…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Washington is “in negotiations right now” with Iran, signalling diplomatic efforts in the ongoing war. Speaking at the White House, Trump said that several top officials are involved in the negotiations. “We have a number of people doing it. And the other side, I can tell you,…
US president Donald Trump has shared a 15-point proposal with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, saying that it “all starts with, they cannot have a nuclear weapon,” signalling a renewed diplomatic push even as military operations continue, according to a report by the NYT citing officials privy to the…
Newly released photographs from NASA’s Gemini 8 mission show Neil Armstrong and David Scott after an emergency return to Earth in 1966. The images were reportedly taken by Ron McQueeney and have been donated to the Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakoneta, Ohio, by McQueeney’s widow. They capture the astronauts on the deck of…
Richard Bookstaber, author of A Demon of Our Own Design, warns today’s financial system faces dangers even greater than 2008./ Image: Institute for New Economic Thinking Richard Bookstaber, the financial analyst and author who spent decades working inside hedge funds and the US Treasury before writing the book that foreshadowed the 2008 financial crisis, says…
VTuber AZKi has entered a real-life role as she was appointed by Japanese police as a Traffic Regulation Ambassador. This is part of a new campaign to promote awareness about new traffic regulations, particularly a major change in which speed limits on residential streets will be reduced. There has been a trend of authorities engaging…
An Indian-origin woman has alleged that she was slapped by a stranger in Ireland, claiming the incident was racially motivated. The woman shared her account on social media Reddit, where it went viral and sparked debate around racism and safety abroad, especially for Indians. According to her post, the incident involved a “white girl” who…
