Water on Mars Raises Questions about a ‘Prime Directive’
I'm looking forward to The Martian, the new film starring Matt Damon which opens this week. The word is that if you like your science fiction with the emphasis on science, rather than fiction, it promises to be a
Social Media and the Super Moon Eclipse
Last night's lunar eclipse was all over over social media feeds this morning. The eclipse coincided with the moon at perigee - its closest distance from earth, making it appear up to 14% larger in diameter. The
Texas Teen Arrested for Making a Clock says He’ll Transfer to “Any Other School”
Ahmed Mohamed, the 14-year-old who built a digital clock to impress his teacher and got arrested because police and school authorities thought it was a hoax bomb, has revealed that he is still suspended by the school. Neither has
Irish Company Arralis signs $1.45 Million in New Contracts in China
Pictured at the official signing of Arralis & Bluesky Aviation contract in China:(Left to right) Barry Lunn, CEO Arralis; Wang XiaoKang, Chairman CECEP; Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD; Yongkun Wang, CEO
Shannon Firm Announces 40 High-Tech Jobs, Targets Annual Exports of €50 Million
Reagecon, one of the largest producers of physical and chemical standards in the world, has targeted annual export revenues of €50 million by 2020 and the creation of 40 new jobs over the next 12-24 months.
Apple Announces a Wave of New Products
Yesterday Apple announced a wave of new products, not just new iPhones, but a new iPad as well and a major upgrade to Apple TV. iPhone 6s and 6s Plus introduce a new dimension, literally, with the new