It’s not easy having a green thumb in space. Without gravity, seeds can float away. Water doesn’t pour, but globs up and may drown the roots. And artificial lights and fans must be rigged just…
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#CarNews: Isuzu East Africa unveils new SUV model
Leading vehicle assembler Isuzu East Africa (Isuzu EA) has today launched its new SUV model, the Isuzu mu-X. Speaking at the launch, Isuzu EA Managing Director, Rita Kavashe, said the mu-X will target the urban…
World’s oldest known spider dies in Australia — of wasp sting
The world’s oldest known spider has died at the ripe old age of 43 after being monitored for years during a long-term population study in Australia, researchers said Monday. The trapdoor matriarch comfortably outlived the…
Can fish school cars in how to drive together?
In the not so distant future autonomous vehicles may rule the road. Could the ability of fish to swim together provide insights for engineers to make automated driving safer? “One thinks about autonomous cars in…
Your package is in the trunk: Amazon wants keys to your car
Amazon, which is already opening front doors for parcel delivery, now wants to offer the same service for vehicles. The online giant said its Amazon Key, which enables in-home delivery and keyless guest access, now…
#Conservation: West Africa gorillas more numerous than thought, but still endangered
Gorillas and chimpanzees may be twice as numerous in West Africa as previously thought, but the apes are still endangered, declining fast and in dire need of protection, an international study found Wednesday. Prior estimates…
#CarNews: Beijing auto show opens in world’s largest market
Global carmakers will take the stage in Beijing on Wednesday with new car models to woo the world’s largest auto market as China promises to liberalise the industry. Industry behemoths like Volkswagen, Daimler, Toyota, Nissan,…
US court rules monkey does not own selfie copyright
A US court has ruled that a monkey who snapped a selfie on a wildlife photographer’s camera does not own the copyright to the image, which became an internet sensation. The ruling late Monday is…
King renames Swaziland as ‘eSwatini’
The king of Swaziland, one of the world’s few absolute monarchs, announced on Thursday that his country had changed its name to eSwatini to mark 50 years since independence from British rule. Meaning “place of…
Popularity of tigers, lions, bears could be their downfall: study
Iconic animals like elephants, tigers, lions and panda bears are everywhere in movies, books and toystores. But their wide pop culture presence skews public perception of how endangered these animals really are, researchers said Thursday….