New microchip that converts optic data into sound waves

Photons are extremely fast and good carriers of information, making them a better candidate than electrons for using in computer chips, but their speed poses a problem too. They are too fast for the data to be processed. Converting them into sound waves, which are much slower, can allow the data to be processed before being sent onward as photons again.

Sep 18, 2017

Battered Caribbean islands brace for another disaster as Hurricane Maria follows Irmas path

Hurricane Maria was barreling toward the Caribbean islands on Sunday night (17 September), threatening areas in the region still recovering from Hurricane Irma earlier this month.

Sep 18, 2017

Battered Caribbean islands brace for another disaster as Hurricane Maria follows Irmas path

Hurricane Maria was barreling toward the Caribbean islands on Sunday night (17 September), threatening areas in the region still recovering from Hurricane Irma earlier this month.

Sep 18, 2017

Saturday Night Live to Hulu: Series that rocked Emmys 2017

Saturday Night Live came out strong at the Emmys 2017 by bagging nine awards out of 22 nominations, along with shows like Big Little Lies, Hulu, and The Handmaid's Tale.

Sep 18, 2017

Video shows moments before campus police shot Georgia Tech student after a standoff

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the fatal shooting of a Georgia Tech student, Scout Schultz, by campus police late on Saturday (16 September) after he was confronted about carrying a knife.

Sep 18, 2017

Watch: Donald Trumps awkward handshake with his wife Melania

Donald and Melania Trump shared an awkward moment with a formal handshake at a military event on Friday (15 September). The President came on the stage at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland following an introduction by the first lady. But instead of a hug or a kiss, Trump extended his hand to his wife as the military personnel look on.

Sep 18, 2017

Stephen Colberts funniest moments at the 2017 Emmys

Here are the funniest moments from host Stephen Colbert at the 2017 Emmy Awards.

Sep 18, 2017

Space X cargo capsule returns home

The spacecrafts safe return marked the end of SpaceXs 12th resupply mission to the International Space Station

Sep 18, 2017

Highlights of the 2017 Emmys: From Sean Spicers appearance to a naked Stephen Colbert

Here are the full highlights from the Emmys 2017.

Sep 18, 2017

Hamamatsu crowned champions of the inaugural 3x3 Road to Mexico

Hamamatsu won the 3x3 Road to Mexico basketball tournament in India.

Sep 18, 2017

Emmys 2017: Watch Anthony Anderson crack up during Stephen Colberts Bill Maher nominee joke

Anthony Anderson laughs really hard at Stephen Colberts joke about Bill Maher being one of the African American nominees because he uses the n word so much. Colbert is the the 2017 Emmys host. 

Sep 18, 2017

Emmys 2017: Sean Spicers appearance about audience size surprises everyone

Sean Spicer made an appearance at the Emmys 2017 when Stephen Colbert mentioned anyone who could talk about the audience size. It surprised everyone. 

Sep 18, 2017

Donald Trump zingers from Stephen Colberts opening monologue at the 2017 Emmys

From blaming Donald Trumps presidential win on the Emmys to Seth Meyers spitting out marbles based on Trumps tweet when he hosted last year, here is a list of highlights of Trump zingers from host Stephen Colberts opening monologue at the 2017 Emmy Awards. 

Sep 18, 2017

Emmys 2017: Stephen Colbert bares his butt for Westworld parody with Jeffrey Wright

Audiences got a good look at Stephen Colberts butt during his Westworld parody with Jeffrey Wright at the 2017 Emmy Awards. 

Sep 18, 2017

Emmys 2017: All the times Oprah was mentioned for sitting in front row

The acknowledgement that Oprah sat in the front row at the 2017 Emmy Awards happened more than once. Heres a short and sweet compilation of all the moments from the show.

Sep 18, 2017

US could stay in Paris climate accord under the right conditions, Rex Tillerson says

White House officials have been sending mixed messages on whether the US could remain in the Paris climate accord, signalling a shift from President Donald Trumps stand to pull out of the deal.In remarks on the CBS program Face the Nation, on 17 September , Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, suggested that the country could re-engage in the global climate agreement.

Sep 18, 2017

Five crazy CIA programmes you wont believe actually existed

The CIA is turning 70 on 18 Sept. It was created by US President Harry Truman in 1947 but not all programmes in its history were a success. Here are five of the intelligence agencys most surprising projects.

Sep 18, 2017

British Airways flight evacuated in Paris after security threat

A British Airways flight was evacuated at Charles de Gaulle Airport. A direct threat had been made for the flight to London. Police checked the plane and found nothing suspicious.

Sep 17, 2017

At least four people killed in M5 lorry crash

At least four people have been killed in a major crash on the M5. A lorry crashed through the central reservation and hit two cars. One car flipped over and the other one was completely destroyed. Witnesses rescued victims trapped in the vehicles. The cause of the crash is not yet known.

Sep 17, 2017

Duterte attacks Human Rights Chief in scathing remarks

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attacked the chairman of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), Chito Gascon, asking if he was a paedophile for investigating cases of young teenagers and amp;#39; murders in the government and amp;#39;s bloody war on drugs. Why is this guy so pre...suffocated with the issue of young people, especially boys? Are you a paedophile? Duterte asked, referring to Gascon. Why are you smitten with teenagers? Are you? I and amp;#39;m having my doubts. Are you gay or a pedophile? he added, according to Reuters.Duterte and amp;#39;s comments came days after the Philippines congress allied with Duterte voted to slash the annual budget of the CHR to just $20.

Sep 17, 2017