The aim is to fine-tune the robot in microgravity through a series of tests that simulate movements needed for surgery such as cutting stretched rubber bands and pushing metal rings along a wire. Source: Virtual Incision Corporation, Facebook. A small surgical robot will be heading to space in 2024 to perform simulated medical procedures in…
A render of the recreated Parthenon in Melbourne, named the “Temple of Boom”. Source: Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang, NGV. The ancient Greek Parthenon will be replicated in Melbourne at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) this November. The mini replica created by artists Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang, is about a third of the…
Source: Rajacenna, YouTube. It’s something that needs to be seen to be believed but artist Rajacenna van Dam can create multiple pieces of artwork by using each hand and foot. The 29-year-old from Rotterdam has mastered the art of being quadri-dextrous, utilizing her incredible ability to create ultra-realistic portraits of celebrities. In the video posted…
Lachlan Murdoch has previously launched legal proceedings against Crikey, once in 2020 and last year. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Lachlan Murdoch has filed legal proceedings in the Federal Court, alleging that an article written by Australian independent publication Crickey was defamatory. The CEO of Fox Corporation filed the proceedings yesterday afternoon against Private Media, the owner…
Since 24 February, the US has provided $10.6 billion in military assistance to the Ukrainian government. Source: George Tavadze, Flickr. The US government is expected to announce $3 billion in aid going to Ukraine, coinciding with the six-month anniversary of Russia’s invasion. The security assistance package will be the largest one to date that has…
Nick Kyrgios claimed during the match that Ms Palus’ comments caused him to lose a game. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Nick Kyrgios has been sued over a comment he made about a Wimbledon spectator who he alleged had been drunk and kept interrupting his points. A woman by the name of Anna Palus has initiated legal…
The solicitor-general said that under section 64 of the constitution, Morrison appointing himself without disclosing it was valid. Source: Nathan Hale, Flickr. The government’s top lawyer found Scott Morrison’s secret ministry appointments legal but “fundamentally undermined” government principles. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese released the advice he received on the legality of his predecessor’s actions after…
The artificial intelligence tool detects the disease by analysing breathing patterns while the subject is sleeping. An artificial intelligence model has been developed to detect Parkinson’s disease by analysing breathing during sleep. Parkinson’s is one of the fastest growing neurological diseases in the world and difficult to detect as diagnosis is so reliant on the…
“I am devastated about the impact this has had on the reputation of the service, because it does not reflect my values, nor those of the organisation,” said Taylor. Source: QPS, Facebook. Paul Taylor announced his immediate resignation late last week after it was found he made an inappropriate comment during a QPS inquiry. Back…
John Farnham will undergo surgery today. Source: John Farnham, Facebook. The famed Australian singer John Farnham will undergo surgery today after his family revealed that he’s been diagnosed with cancer. In a statement obtained by AAP, the 73-year old’s family said that the diagnosis had been recently made. “We have recently discovered that John has…