A couple of years ago, I made a mistake.When I went to the airport, I went through a security line.It was a bit of a shock.I didn’t know what to expect.It could have been worse.The line was manned by plain-clothes security guards, and there were plenty of them, but not all of them.The airport security…
How to stop the spread of the ‘cures’ for cancer, says Cancer Research UK
A group of UK scientists has published a new study which claims the cure for cancer could be found in a single gene, which could be used to create a “super drug”.It comes after a landmark US trial which found a cancer drug could be made from a single protein.The researchers from the University of…
Irish firms invest more in Irish research and development
Ireland is leading the way in innovation in its technology sector, according to a new report.It is investing more in its research and technology sector in recent years, including investing in new businesses and creating new technology hubs.Its Innovation Ireland (IFI) chief executive, Conor McAlpine, said he was proud of Ireland’s achievements in the space,…
How do I use Google’s search bar to watch a video without opening the YouTube app?
The Google search bar has been replaced with a new “View” tab that lets you navigate to content, and Google Play Store users have been reporting that they’re seeing this new feature on their apps.As of writing this, there is no Google Play store link on this page for the video that you want to…
How to get rid of the ‘bad apple’ in the US economy
US jobs data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday showed a record 7.9 million jobs were created in May, the strongest number since the start of the year.But the jobs numbers have been revised down to 6.8 million, the lowest since March.The BLS also said a record 4.6 million Americans were…
Oil industry is back in court over a strike
/r /oil Industry and law firms are in court in an effort to end a strike by thousands of oil workers who say they are suffering financial harm from oil prices that are now too low to meet their bills.On Monday, an arbitrator ruled in favor of oil industry workers and ordered the U.S. Department…
‘Anxious and confused’: ‘This is a very complex situation’
Posted by Chris Meehan on January 11, 2018 12:19:55 It is no secret that the industry has been hit hard by the Great Barrier Reef bleaching crisis.In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Association of Australian Manufacturing (AAAM) said the industry was “anxious and bewildered” by the Government’s response to the crisis.“As we continue…
Hemp is industrial, but the industry is a business
Industrial hemp is the industrial product of industrial agriculture, a relatively new crop that is a valuable crop for farmers and industry, but it has been plagued by legal and regulatory problems.The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that industrial hemp, a plant derived from a cannabis plant, accounts for approximately 10% of the world’s…
The mystery behind the bizarre ‘Sheep’ sign that’s been on display at the World Industries Deck for the last five years
Posted July 08, 2019 18:42:28A new sign has been installed at the International Industry Deck at the National Portrait Gallery of Australia’s (NPFA) Arlington industry.The new sign reads, ‘Sheeps don’t like sheep’.It was unveiled on July 8 and has since been installed on the side of the building.It is not known why the sign has…
How the tech industry is reinventing itself from the inside out, with its own brands and brands of its own
By Alex Koppelman and Sam WoolleyRecode’s Managing Editor, Sam Woolleys, talks to Recode editor and technology industry veteran, Andrew Ross Sorkin, about what it’s like to be a part of the tech scene, and how it’s all changed.Recode/Andy Rubin’s “The Future of Work” is now available for purchase on Amazon.com, and is also available on…