Uranus smells like farts and rotten eggs, according to Oxford researchers: Researchers from the University of Oxford used infrared light from Uranus captured by the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii to determine Uranus' cloud tops are made up of hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide is a toxic gas that smells like rotten eggs or passing gas. …
Businesses at Risk Due to Unidentified Network Traffic According to Sophos Global Survey “The Dirty Secrets of Network Firewalls”: Key Survey Findings from South Africa: • IT managers cannot identify 38 percent of their organization’s network traffic • 91 percent of organizations agree that a lack of application visibility is a serious security concern • …
Five reasons why being kind makes you feel good – according to science: Generosity boosts reward mechanisms in the brain. Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock Everybody can appreciate acts of kindness. But when it comes to explaining why we do them, people often take one of two extreme positions. Some think kindness is something completely selfless that we do …
Christmas nostalgia is something to be wary of, according to literary greats: kryzhov/Shutterstock “The story had held us, round the fire, sufficiently breathless,” starts Henry James’s 1898 novella The Turn of the Screw. Though an ultimately “gruesome” tale of ghosts, this is “Christmas Eve in an old house”, and everything is as it should be. …
South Africa in the news: 23 reasons why SA is ‘blessed with treasures’, according to CNN: CNN this week published a list of reasons to visit South Africa, which it says is “blessed with treasures”. We love that. To coincide with Freedom Day on April 27, they put together a slideshow of stunning images that …
This is what to do if you’re attacked by a dog – according to a Navy SEAL: The last decade has seen an increase in the number of dog attacks by as much as 76 per cent. What lies at the root of this increase – as well as the reported rise in general canine …
Richard Simmons is ‘fine,’ according to his publicist: Simmons, who built a fitness empire in the 80s and a reputation as a gregarious health advocate, has remained out of the public eye in recent years. But his longtime publicist Tom Estey told CNN in an email Sunday that “everything is fine” with Simmons. : Weird …
South Africa in the news: South Africa’s Top Hotels According To TripAdvisor: The best critic is the one who is paying for the experience – and that’s why TripAdvisor’s role in publishing people’s travel-related experiences around the world is so important. The site, among other things, allows travellers to write about …: “South Africa” – …
How to escape a maze – according to maths: I'm sure there's an equation for this… Shutterstock Mazes are in vogue at the moment, from NBO’s Westworld, to the return of the British cult TV series, The Crystal Maze. But mazes have been around for millennia and one of the most famous mazes, the Labyrinth …
How to react to bad gifts this Christmas – according to etiquette expert: However, Christmas is big business , and even the most sensible of us are not immune from panicking, pressure – and even bad gift behaviour sometimes. For the odds are you're bound to receive at least one gift in your lifetime which …
The world’s ‘Top Moments of 2016,’ according to Twitter updated: Twitter reflected back at those moments, and ranked the most popular hashtags used in four different categories: Global, News & Politics, Music, and Movies. They recorded this data from January 1 to November 10, 2016. : Weird News Have you tried: Sailing in Africa ?
South African Cloud Computing Policies Gain Momentum According to BSA Global Study: SOUTH AFRICA — May 4, 2016 — In a new, far-reaching study by BSA | The Software Alliance that assessed cloud computing policies around the globe, South Africa ranks 14th out of 24 leading IT economies, compared to its ranking of 20th in …
Justin Bieber’s most defensive supporter now realizes that he may be a little wild. But after his arrest and continuous oblivious behavior, his momma sticks … Video Rating: 4 / 5
San Jose, California (PRWEB) May 10, 2012 Follow us on LinkedIn The global market for wall coverings, which includes diverse products such as wallpapers, wall tiles, interior paints, unframed mirrors, and wall panels, is expected to exhibit robust growth in years to come. Post-recession, recovery in the residential construction sector is expected to drive demand …