Category:Science and technology

This is the category for science and technology. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 31 May 2020: SpaceX successfully launches its first crewed spaceflight 22 May 2020: Astronomer tells Wikinews about discovery of closest black hole known so far 30 April 2020: Neuroscientists tell Wikinews about empathy and harm aversion observed in lab […]

Comprehensive Hospital, Post Operative, &Amp; In Home Care

Read An Opinion On: Community Home Care Services Aged Care At Home byChantel Ledbetter Have you recently had surgery and need assistance working through recovery, or are you looking for a qualified caregiver to make your daily life easier? If so, a reliable caregiving agency can meet and exceed your needs by providing knowledgeable care […]

5-year old American girl dies after visiting the dentist

Friday, September 29, 2006 Diamond Brownridge, a 5-year old girl from Chicago, Illinois, has died after a visit to the dentist. Children’s Memorial Hospital officials say that the girl was rushed to the hospital when she never woke up after being sedated for a dental procedure. She had been in a coma, on life support, […]

IBM to launch software that works on Linux, Windows and Macintosh

Monday, February 12, 2007 On Sunday the representatives of International Business Machines Inc. said that the company will launch its new desktop software system for businesses. IBM’s new product is called “Open Client Offering”. The company hopes that its product will put Macintosh or Linux software on a more equal footing with Windows. The Open […]

How Emancipation In Sullivan, Indiana Affects Child Support Orders

Read An Opinion On: Design School Bachelor Of Visual Communication byadmin Indiana child support laws changed in 2012. These changes reduce the age of majority for minor children. The laws decreased the duration in which non-custodial parents must submit child support payments. These changes are identified further through laws for emancipation in Sullivan, Indiana. How […]

FEMA accused of misusing trained disaster workers as public-relations workers

Monday, September 12, 2005 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is being criticized for misallocation of personnel in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. FEMA representatives said they requested volunteers from fire departments around the U.S., to handle its community relations campaign. However, a document FEMA sent to local fire departments asked for firefighters with very […]

Fiji loses rights to host World Netball Championships next year

Saturday, December 9, 2006 The International Federation of Netball Associations (IFNA) has stripped the rights from Fiji to host the World Netball Championships in 2007 because of the military coup that took place on December 5. The Netball Championships were to take place between 10 July and 21 July, 2007 at Fiji’s capital, Suva. IFNA […]

Former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian released on bail

Saturday, December 13, 2008 Taiwan’s former President, Chen Shui-bian (???), has been conditionally released on bail, some ten hours after he was indicted for corruption. Speaking to media at the Taipei District Court, he said: “I want to thank my lawyers, members of the Democratic Progressive Party and my supporters who have given me huge […]

The Benefits Of Cyber Liability Insurance

Read An Opinion On: Spectrum Wealth Site byAlma Abell Cyber Liability Insurance protects e-commerce businesses against probable risks associated with the internet. This includes but is not limited to virus transmission, infringement, and breaches. It further protects the rights of intellectual property owners and customer privacy. Business owners who wish to take advantage of this […]

Nepal officials strike after minister locks official in toilet

Thursday, June 19, 2008 Workers in a Nepalese local government office have gone on strike in protest against actions made by Matrika Yadav, the minister for Forest and Soil Conservation. Yadav caused controversy after locking up Dandu Raj Ghimire, a local development officer in a toilet. Protesters said that this action was an “inhumane and […]