Archive for October, 2013

‘No blacks please’. New study reveals racial tension in the property market

‘No blacks please’. New study reveals racial tension in the property market

London is often presumed to be one of the most culturally diverse and metropolitan cities in the world. And yet this veneer of tolerance does not always stretch to black citizens in the UK who are searching for housing. An undercover investigation carried out by the BBC revealed that letting agents in London are prepared to discriminate against would-be tenants[Read More…]

France bans fracking

France bans fracking

France has recently been reported as upholding its nationwide ban on fracking due to fears the process may cause long-term environmental damage. The move follows a number of high-profile protests against the practice in Britain, where energy firms have been allowed to undergo exploratory drilling. What is Fracking? Fracking involves injecting a mixture of water, sand and chemicals into the[Read More…]

Science fiction comes to life

Science fiction comes to life

Science fiction finally comes to life as heart surgery is performed on a 25 week old foetus. It is an amazing state of genius that doctors can finally repair a heart on a 25 week old foetus inside its mother’s womb. Recently it was reported that surgeons, were able to perform such a complex operation after practising on a jelly[Read More…]

Robotic limb goes 3D

Robotic limb goes 3D

Joel Gibbard a young graduate has created the world’s very first 3D printed hand for £600. This invention could change the world as it has the potential to reduce production costs by up to 99%. The robotic limb is better known as the prototype of the Dextrus hand and uses motors instead of muscles, and steel cables instead of tendons.[Read More…]

Barmy weather takes the nation by storm

Barmy weather takes the nation by storm

Thursday’s high winds could be felt as it spelt the end of the Autumn sun, and the return to below average temperatures. Over the last few days, two motorists were killed in storms that swept across Great Britain. Gales lashed out across southern England, forcing an end to the sun, and blowing away the Indian summer. Several hours later the[Read More…]