George Carruthers, Whose Telescopes Explored Space, Dies at 81
At a time when there were few other Black astrophysicists, he developed a telescopic device that went to the moon on Apollo 16. Read more...
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY reveals the simple steps that could make it more effective
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY The Covid-19 vaccines are a modern-day miracle. It is a wonder such safe and effective vaccines were produced, tested and delivered in such record-breaking time. Read more...
How a yellow jersey is dividing Brazil
Brazil's bright yellow jersey is a symbol that unites the country through a love of football and national pride, but over the past two years the shirt's adoption by right wing supporters of Jair Bolsonaro, who wear it at protests and rallies to show their political allegiance to the Brazilian president, is causing controversy. Read more...
From The Simpsons to Rita and Wasteland The best on demand TV to watch this week
Since it was created by Matt Groening back in 1989, The Simpsons has become one of the most iconic sitcoms of all time. Read more...
'Like the tart, I never change' The secret behind Macao's most famous dessert
You can smell it before you see it. The sweet smell of sugar, egg and custard, baking til it's cooked just right. Flaky pastry on the outside, soft custard on the inside, and crispy, burnt, sugar on top. Read more...
Cheshire adoption
Our story on October 22 about a woman who abused the children she had adopted wrongly suggested that Cheshire East Safeguarding Childrens Board was responsible for overseeing the childrens adoption. We are happy to correct the error. Read more...
Blinken Takes Over at State Dept. With a Review of Trumps Policies
The Senate confirmed Antony J. Blinken as secretary of state. He is looking to reverse the Trump administrations confrontational approach to diplomacy. Read more...
How To Spend in 2021
Last year we were just trying to roll with the punches. Hopefully now we can apply some of those survival skills to our finances. Read more...
Sydney L-shaped property for sale after 90 years in Hunters Hill on Lower North Shore
A historical L-shaped property with two street frontages is expected to sell for millionnow that it has hit the property market for the first time in 90 years. Read more...
Sam Armytage is 'blissfully happy with married life' and could leave Sunrise
Despite being loved by viewers from coast to coast, Sam Armytage is said to be thinking seriously about her future at Channel Seven and the possibility of taking a step back from her TV career Read more...
While You Werent Looking Revised Airline Policies May Make Flying Better
Four years after a man was dragged from a plane, amended rules regarding involuntary bumping and oversold flights are about to be enacted. And there are more changes to come. Read more...
Lee Westwood and His Decades of Success
Usually a slow starter, he began 2020 by winning the first tournament he played. Read more...
Ghost Kitchens Find a Home in Empty Hotels
Restaurateurs hunting for cut-rate space in the pandemic are teaming up with eager partners in another beleaguered industry. Read more...
Walkabout China Limits Travel to Hong Kong
A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors. Read more...
Wisconsin Pharmacist who Tried to Destroy Vaccines to Plead Guilty
Authorities say Steven R. Brandenburg, a 46-year-old hospital pharmacist, attempted to spoil the doses of the Moderna vaccine by removing them from a hospital refrigeration unit. Read more...
Nicolas Hamilton on brother Lewis' impact on motorsport
British racer Nicolas Hamilton, the half brother of six-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, talks about the challenges his brother faces as the only Black F1 driver. Read more...
Met Office warns of up to a FOOT more snow and floods
A yellow weather warning of snow has been issued for all of Thursday and into Friday morning across parts of Scotland and northern England, warning of potential heavy snowfall on hills in these regions. Read more...
The race to create the world's fastest sail boat
For more than eight years, the world sailing speed record has remained unbroken. Read more...