Tiffany O’Callaghan, CultureLab editorSome of the world’s most influential scientists shared a stage at the Royal Society in London last night, reading excerpts from their recent popular science books and debating whether the public understanding of science is waxing or waning. The occasion was the 2012 Royal Society Winton book prize, created 24 years ago to recognise works written for a non-specialist...
Global private equity firms eyeing Southeast Asia
Label: Technology SINGAPORE : More global private equity firms have been setting up offices in Southeast Asia, and the funds raised in the region are expected to grow at an annual rate of 30 per cent over the next three years. Private equity investors are also likely to cast the spotlight on Singapore, Indonesia and China. Things are heating up in Singapore's private equity space. Singapore-based venture...
With Wii U on store shelves, Nintendo preps Wii Mini for Dec. 7?
Label: LifestyleNintendo might have another new console to offer up in the coming weeks.Best Buy Canada today is promoting on its homepage a newWii Mini. The company's homepage displays an image of a redesigned Wii, showing a matte black finish and red outline. A red Wii Remote sits alongside the console. Best Buy claims the console will launch on December 7.It appears that the ad was mistakenly placed on the Best...
Space Pictures This Week: Space "Horse," Mars Rover, More
Label: Health High Horse Photograph by Greg Parker, Your Shot
The Horsehead Nebula rears its pretty head in a November 17 photograph submitted to National Geographic's Your Shot photo community.Taken...
Record Powerball Jackpot to Grow Even Bigger
Label: Business The jackpot for Wednesday's Powerball drawing now stands at $425 million -- the richest Powerball pot ever -- and it's likely to get even sweeter."Back in January, we moved Powerball from being a $1 game to $2," says Mary Neubauer, a spokeswoman for the Iowa lottery. "We thought at the time that this would mean bigger and faster-growing jackpots."It's proved true. The total,...
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Water-hating shoes repel (almost) any liquid
Label: World Joanna Carver, reporter!--By use of this code snippet, I agree to the Brightcove Publisher T and Cfound at https://accounts.brightcove.com/en/terms-and-conditions/. -->If you wear white sneakers outside, chances are they won't stay clean for long. But thanks to a new superhydrophobic coating that is claimed to completely repel water and heavy oils, your shoes should look like new for longer - and...
Thailand lifts Internal Security Act in Bangkok
Label: Technology BANGKOK: The Thai government has lifted the Internal Security Act (ISA) invoked in some parts of the capital as the security situation returned to normalcy following an anti-government rally. Government spokesman Tosaporn Sereerak said Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra signed the order on Monday. Initially, the ISA was invoked for nine days starting last Thursday in the Pranakorn, Dusit...
Intel uses Facebook to out ultrabook Cyber Monday deals
Label: LifestyleIntel is showcasing "ultradeals on ultrabooks."(Credit:Screenshot by Don Reisinger/CNET)Intel's ultrabook spec is getting some promotion on the company's Facebook page today.Intel has taken it upon itself to promote what it believes are the top Cyber Monday deals for ultrabooks. The company's listing includes a host of products from major vendors, including HP, Lenovo, and Dell.The chip maker offered...
Distant Dwarf Planet Secrets Revealed
Label: Health Orbiting at the frozen edges of our solar system, the mysterious dwarf planet Makemake is finally coming out of the shadows as astronomers get their best view yet of Pluto's little sibling. Discovered in 2005, Makemake—pronounced MAH-keh MAH-keh after a Polynesian creation god—is one of five Pluto-like objects that prompted a redefining of the term "planet" and the creation of a new group...
President Obama Prepares for Cabinet Shuffle
Label: Business Nov 26, 2012 6:45am Carolyn Kaster/AP PhotoAs President Obama prepares for his second term, preparations have begun for the traditional shuffling of the Cabinet.Top priority for the president: filling slots for those top officials heading — if not running — for the door: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of the Treasury Tim Geithner.To replace Clinton,...
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