History of Qantas Airbus A380 Qantas and Airbus Collaboration The partnership between Qantas and Airbus dates back decades, with the Airbus A380 becoming one of the airline’s crown jewels in the early 2000s. The A380 represented a new era for long-haul travel, with its unprecedented passenger capacity and fuel efficiency. Initial A380 Fleet Launch and … Read more
The extent to which renewables should dominate Australia’s energy grids is a key issue in science and policy. Solar and wind are undoubtedly now the cheapest form of electricity. But limitations on these technologies could undermine the case for a renewable-only electricity mix. The challenges presented by solar and wind generators are real. They are … Read more
Space is a harsh environment, even for the most advanced spacecraft. The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Gaia telescope – on a mission to map a billion stars in our Milky Way galaxy – has recently encountered some significant operational hurdles. A micrometeor struck the space telescope in April, causing damage to Gaia’s protective shroud. This … Read more
When people are talking, they take turns talking and sometimes they interrupt. Now, researchers who have collected the largest ever dataset of chimpanzee “conversations” have found that they communicate back and forth using gestures following the same rapid-fire pattern. The findings are reported July 22 in the journal Current Biology. “While human languages are incredibly … Read more
Many customers aren’t sure what to do when asked this question at checkout. (Source: Getty) Coles shoppers have been confused by a new checkout notice offering them $10 off their bill. The supermarket giant changed the way Australians can redeem their Flybuys points in June. Now, you can get a $10 discount once you reach … Read more
Added to League of Legends Swarm are powerful upgrades that can turn the tide of battles with their various buffs. Considering how difficult it can be to withstand the relentless waves of enemies, you need all the power-ups you can get. Swarm Augments come in various flavors, with some featuring defensive abilities while others significantly … Read more
NAB has become the first of the big four banks to ditch its three-year fixed-rate mortgage this year and has now brought it down to 5.99 per cent. (Source: Getty) NAB has become the first of the big four banks to cut its fixed-term mortgage rate this year. The move will only affect landlords with … Read more
An international team of researchers, including a Northwestern University chemist, has discovered that metallic minerals on the deep ocean floor produce oxygen – 13,000 meters below the surface. The surprising discovery challenges long-held assumptions that only photosynthetic organisms, such as plants and algae, generate Earth’s oxygen. But the new discovery suggests there may be another … Read more
The latest crew selected by NASA to undertake a simulated journey to Mars inside the agency’s Human Exploration Research Analogue. From left are Sergii Iakymov, Erin Anderson, Brandon Kent and Sarah Elizabeth McCandless. Credit: C7M3 Crew NASA selected a new team of four research volunteers to participate in a simulated mission to Mars inside HERA … Read more
This has been a particularly great year for puzzle games. Lorelei and Laser Eyes and the latest remake of Shredded offer several puzzles to solve, while games like Islands of the Sea and the Sky AND March After midnight find an innovative game conceit and explore the concept to the fullest. The last type of … Read more