Cockroach-inspired robot could help save disaster victims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-09/cockroach-inspired-robot-could-help-save-disaster-victims/7149426

Hundreds of galaxies discovered hidden behind the Milky Way

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-10/the-great-attractor-milky-way-zone-of-avoidance-survey/7152216

What Lightning looks like from space. 

http://media.smh.com.au/video-news/video-science/what-lightning-looks-like-from-space-7198617.html?login_token=zm36QLI7FAdN2O6jo22qPjnBmWk_bsrrwlNZRYElXLWWYnwTC4AlmXh3nmVI7dJICp3SarvOZ8CXg1s0YSxnTA&member_token=DTDU3ZbVvTt-jToPZvNX245z6UCJV7-v_2dV6avnzJxRear8hTPT3SpYhhMxvrEpSELo1mSVeKxzQQIF_3dMrw&expiry=1486692757

Scientists across the world are giddy at the prospect that the final piece in the puzzle emerging from Einstein's theory of general relativity will fall into place on Friday.

Every single prediction from Einstein's 1915 theory has been proven by direct experimental evidence - except one: the existence of gravitational waves.

We could be just hours away from their confirmation.

http://www.smh.com.au/technology/sci-tech/gravitational-waves-discovery-would-open-up-new-world-of-science-20160210-gmqysz.html#ixzz3zp2OsZv1

Whoever builds the first gravitational surfboard will make millions !

I think this involves lots of Timey Wimey stuff .........  

Einstein's gravitational waves directly observed for the first time by LIGO scientists.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-12/first-direct-evidence-of-gravitational-waves-detected/7140750

I'd really like to know what the fabric of spacetime is made of.

Rumpole at February 11, 2016 at 5:39 PM

I'd really like to know what the fabric of spacetime is made of.

Well I can confirm that its not cheap Chinese nylon.  

Here’s some more Zoology for you……….

Africa's rare wildlife captured ... on camera

The Hyena looks almost satanic to me and the Porcupine’s hairdo is very punk.

What do you think ?

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-12/camera-traps-capture-portraits-of-elsice-african-wildlife/7162062

Don't know if it's science, but it's Nature...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-11/daddy-long-legs-spider-wins-battle-brown-snake/7154766

Photon at February 11, 2016 at 9:17 PM

Here’s some more Zoology for you……….

Africa's rare wildlife captured ... on camera

The Hyena looks almost satanic to me and the Porcupine’s hairdo is very punk.

What do you think ?

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-12/camera-traps-capture-portraits-of-elsice-african-wildlife/7162062

 

Some terrific photography .Hyenas are much bigger than I used to think they were and I've seen a film of one tackling a lioness alone although the rest soon appeared to help.

Wonderful to have that almost on your doorstep.

'Time to say goodbye' to comet probe Philae: space agency.

Ground controllers say they will stop sending commands to comet probe Philae, announcing it is "time to say goodbye" to the robot lab resting after a captivating science mission.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-13/space-agency-says-goodbye-to-comet-lander-philae/7165456

I smell a coverup.

Condamine River's mysterious bubbling 'intensifying'

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-14/condamine-river-mysterious-bubbling-intensifying-landholders-say/7139676

Rumpole at February 14, 2016 at 4:34 AM

I smell a coverup.

Condamine River's mysterious bubbling 'intensifying'

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-14/condamine-river-mysterious-bubbling-intensifying-landholders-say/7139676

If its not caused by CSG drilling I will be very surprised. 

I look forward to hearing Barnaby's response to this report.  

gusset at February 12, 2016 at 1:56 AM

Photon at February 11, 2016 at 9:17 PM

Here’s some more Zoology for you……….

Africa's rare wildlife captured ... on camera

The Hyena looks almost satanic to me and the Porcupine’s hairdo is very punk.

What do you think ?

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-12/camera-traps-capture-portraits-of-elsice-african-wildlife/7162062

 

Some terrific photography .Hyenas are much bigger than I used to think they were and I've seen a film of one tackling a lioness alone although the rest soon appeared to help.

Wonderful to have that almost on your doorstep.

Camera traps have revolutionised surveys of animal populations, particularly over the last 5 or so years.  They're extremely good at detecting species that are normally display very secretive behaviours.  My research group uses motion-sensor cameras all the time, but it is a real challenge to keep up with changes in technology.  We use Reconyx PC900 cameras, which take colour photos in daylight, infrared photos at night, have a trigger delay response of 0.2 second, and can be programmed to take up to 5 photos/second.  The rapid camera response time is important for picking up fast animal movements (e.g. a bird or a small bat flying past the camera lens).  The key to using these sorts of cameras is having a SID card large enough to store all the digital data and batteries that have enough power for optimum camera activity. Motion-sensor cameras are usually left in an area for 2 or 3 weeks at a time when surveying animal populations and during that time 10,000s of photos may be snapped.  Many photos turn out to be duds, but a few turn out to be real gems.

Nimbleness constrained by red tape

Space to grow for Australian satellite industry

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-15/space-to-grow-for-australian-satellite-industry/7169224

Nimbleness constrained by red tape

Space to grow for Australian satellite industry

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-15/space-to-grow-for-australian-satellite-industry/7169224

Nimbleness constrained by red tape

Space to grow for Australian satellite industry

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-15/space-to-grow-for-australian-satellite-industry/7169224

Nimbleness constrained by red tape

Space to grow for Australian satellite industry

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-15/space-to-grow-for-australian-satellite-industry/7169224

Nimbleness constrained by red tape

Space to grow for Australian satellite industry

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-15/space-to-grow-for-australian-satellite-industry/7169224