The old age tradition of St Patrick’s Day has long be celebrated by the Irish and people around the world but the story of how it came about is often lost behind the festivities of the day. March 17 marks the day the patron saint of Ireland died some 1561 years ago. Born Maewyn Succat,…
Gaming company Electronic Arts (EA) has announced that the EA Play Live event has been cancelled this year as the corporation hasn’t got enough content ready for the occasion. EA uses the event to showcase their latest games as well as a platform to make big gaming announcements. An EA representative told gaming publication IGN…
A new study has found that routine breast scans are able to help doctors determine the risk a woman may have of developing a cardiovascular disease or heart attack. Researchers at Kaiser Permanente and University of California, Irvine (UCI) collaborated on the trial which saw the mammograms of over 5000 women between the ages of…
Fast food chain KFC is debuting a world first 11-course degustation menu at a surprise location in Sydney with the idea to put a gourmet spin on some of the restaurants most iconic menu items. Famed British Chef Nelly Robinson is set to bring the degustation to life at a yet unknown inner-city suburb of…
Scientists at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have discovered a single-celled ocean microbe that may have the potential to play a role in combatting the effects of climate change. Known as Prorocentrum cf.balticum, the ocean microbe is capable of photosynthesis and within this process secretes a carbon mucus that attracts other microbes. Once these…
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved a new treatment for children aged two and above that will help prevent the infection of malaria. A single-dose of Kozenis along with chloroquine (for relapse prevention) will be available for children to take in a 50mg water-dissolvable tablet. Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) partnered with pharmaceutical company…
Julian Assange has been denied an appeal by the UK Supreme Court in efforts to avoid extradition to the US where he faces copious espionage charges and a lengthy prison sentence. The decision was handed down yesterday afternoon where judges agreed that Mr Assange’s appeal be refused “because the application does not raise an arguable…
Largely populated cities across China have gone into lockdown with conjoining restrictions amid the rapid rise of COVID-19 that’s seen cases reach over 3000. Shenzhen has been sent into a lockdown with authorities closing public transport and ordering people to work from home while urging them to only leave their house for necessities according to…
The Australian Women’s cricket team is sitting at the top of the leader board after having won their last three matches since the ICC Women’s World Cup kicked off 10 days ago. Australia remains undefeated after beating fourth spot holders New Zealand by 141 runs. Both Player of the Match Elyse Perry and Tahlia McGrath…
Iranian news outlet Nournews has indicated that talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran have been suspended just as the two countries were due to meet in Iraq for a fifth round of negotiations. The article posted on Nournews, which is affiliated with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council did not give reason for the postponement of…