London pollution limit for year exceeded in just eight days
The London pollution limit of just 18 hours per year was exceeded in the first eight days of 2016, making it one of the...
The futuristic cars unveiled at CES 2016
Futuristic vehicles stole the show at CES 2016, the biggest consumer electronics show of the year.
Some of the prototype vehicles presented showcased next-generation technology...
Apple registered various auto-related domains names
Apple has registered a number of automotive-related domain names, including apple.car, apple.cars and apple.auto which may be related to the company’s electric vehicle project.
It’s...
Hydrogen in new atomic metallic solid state nearly achieved
The long-sought quest to form a new atomic, metallic, solid state of hydrogen has nearly been achieved by a team of scientists at the...
Saudi Arabia considering IPO of state owned oil giant ‘Aramco’
Saudi Arabia is considering to go ahead with an initial public offering (IPO) of its state-owned giant oil company, Saudi Arabian Oil Co., or...
Major Shell investor opposes proposed takeover of BG Group
Standard Life Investment, a major shareholder in Royal Dutch Shell, said that it opposes the oil company's proposed takeover of BG Group.
The investment firm is...
Pizza slicing the perfect way explained by mathematicians
Pizza slicing is a skill which two mathematicians say can be perfected if you follow their scientifically-studied formula. Joel Haddley and Stephen Worsley from...
UK trade deficit narrowed in November
The UK’s trade deficit narrowed in November thanks to low oil prices and cheaper imports.
According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK trade...
The Anthropocene – when humans influenced the geology of the Earth
The Anthropocene – the period during which human activity has been the main influence on Earth’s geology, environment and climate - is here, says...
Motorola will cease to exist as a brand under Chinese owner Lenovo
Motorola will cease to exist as a brand under Beijing-based owner Lenovo.
The successful ‘Moto’ range of smartphones will live on - it’s just the Motorola...