Platypus-like robot skin inspired by scientist’s daughter
Researchers have designed a robotic “artificial skin” that is as unique as the team’s animal inspiration—the platypus. Created by collaborators between China’s Tsinghua...
Trudeau Survives Attempt to Force Snap Election by Poilievre
(Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s main political opponent tried to force a snap election on Wednesday, but the effort failed due to...
Thailand makes history as 1st SEA country to legalize same-sex marriage
Thailand has legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to do so. The landmark bill, which received royal endorsement from...
Pope expels 10 men from scandal-plagued movement in Peru for abuses
Pope Francis expelled 10 members from a scandal-plagued movement based in Peru following allegations of physical abuse and other mistreatment.The 10 men from...
John makes a comeback; to pay Mexico a 2nd visit with torrential rain
John, once a Category 3 hurricane, diminished for a time but has since re-formed just offshore in the Pacific. The storm will make...
The Chevy Corvette ZR1 Won’t Be Sold in Europe, Report Says
It's a shame for our friends across the pond, because the newest and most powerful Corvette ever is a smoking-hot monster. Motivated by...
Russian Warlord Hates Elon Musk For Cybertruck Bricking
Read the full story on Backfire NewsTesla CEO Elon Musk has made himself yet another enemy, only this time instead of a politician...
Two injured by drone attack on southern Israeli port city of Eilat
Two drones were launched toward the southern Israeli port city of Eilat on Wednesday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.One of the...
A zoo in Finland with financial woes is returning giant pandas to China
HELSINKI (AP) — A zoo in Finland has agreed with Chinese authorities to return two loaned giant pandas to China more than eight...
Mud, loss and despair after Polish floods
On the verge of tears, tired and dejected, Agata and Sebastian Pioro cleaned their home in Glucholazy, southern Poland, this week of the...
