Category:Science and technology
This is the category for science and technology. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 31 July 2020: “Avast ye scurvy file sharers!”: Interview with Swedish Pirate Party leader Rickard Falkvinge 7 July 2020: Astronomer Anthony Boccaletti discusses observation of birth of potential exoplanet with Wikinews 28 June 2020: Neanderthals ‘knew what they were doing’: Archæologist Dr Naomi Martisius discusses her findings about Neanderthals’ behaviour with Wikinews 31 May 2020: SpaceX successfully launches its first crewed spaceflight 22 May 2020: Astronomer tells Wikinews about discovery of closest black hole known so far 30 April 2020: Neuroscientists tell Wikinews about empathy and harm aversion observed in lab rats 26 March 2020: Florida frog skull survey shows spikes, say scientists 12 March 2020: British mathematician Richard K. Guy dies at 103 23 November 2019: Researchers break down deaths due to power plant pollution in the United States 21 November 2019: Slippery…
Dutch mayors support legalisation of cannabis
Thursday, April 28, 2005 Dutch Minister Alexander Pechtold‘s radical suggestion to legalise cannabis in the Netherlands has been supported by the mayors of 20 out of 30 of the largest Dutch cities, including the mayors of Leeuwarden, Utrecht, Lelystad, Deventer, and Tilburg, according to an investigation by the Dutch newspaper Trouw. Pechtold promoted the legalisation of cannabis throughout Europe earlier this week. Pechtold’s plans are opposed by Justice Minister Piet Hein Donner however, who is advocating a tougher policy against cannabis. The possession, consumption, and selling of cannabis, claimed by some to be less harmful and less addictive than tobacco, though not strictly legal, has been tolerated in the Netherlands for a number of years. The cultivation of cannabis, however, still poses a problem to most cities. Utrecht Mayor Annie Brouwer noted fire risks, tensions with residential areas and the illegal tapping of electricity as reasons to get cannabis cultivation…
Mass poultry vaccination planned by China
Wednesday, November 16, 2005 China’s Chief Veterinary Office, Jia Youling, has announced that the country plans to take drastic steps to counter avian influenza by attempting to vaccinate its entire poultry stock of 14 billion birds. The move follows a number of reports of the virus spreading within the country and other Asian countries such as Vietnam engaging in culls to try and halt the disease’s spread. Millions of infected birds have been slaughtered in China and despite the spread of the virus it is only today that the World Health Organization has confirmed the first human cases in the country. The cases include at least one fatality, a 24-year-old female poultry worker in the eastern province of Anhui. The other confirmed case is a 9-year-old boy in the central province of Hunai who has since recovered. It should be noted that these cases are the only documented cases reported.…
What Window Treatment To Use
Here’s An Opinion On: Curtains Sydney Bedheads Sydney Submitted by: John Schofield Most homeowners are overwhelmed by a great variety of treatments for windows. Whilst your preference is a great factor, you should also consider the suitability of the treatments in relation to the type of window you have. Below are some suggestions as to what treatments can be used for different sizes of windows. The Big Window Treatments that are made from fabric are a great choice for big windows. Some of the best examples are curtains, drapes and any treatment with a sheer fabric. However, there are some things that you need to consider. For instance, light fabrics retain less moisture. Thus, sheer fabric is best for big windows in rooms that have high moisture content such as kitchen and bathroom. For large windows in your bedroom, you may want to know heavier materials especially if you are…
Anthrocon 2007 draws thousands to Pittsburgh for furry weekend
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Local caterers get ready for big business, as almost three thousand fans converge on the David L. Lawrence Convention Center over the Independence Day weekend for the world’s largest ever furry convention, Anthrocon 2007. Many hope to renew acquaintances, or meet new friends. Others look to buy from dealers and artists, or show off new artwork or costumes. Some attend to make money, or even learn a thing or two. But one thing unites them: They’re all there to have fun. Contents 1 Costly expansion 2 Programming and entertainment 3 Audience 4 Art show and dealers 5 Charity and volunteers 6 Local impact 7 Related news 8 Sources Retrieved from “https://en.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=Anthrocon_2007_draws_thousands_to_Pittsburgh_for_furry_weekend&oldid=4496237”
U.K. National Portrait Gallery threatens U.S. citizen with legal action over Wikimedia images
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. The English National Portrait Gallery (NPG) in London has threatened on Friday to sue a U.S. citizen, Derrick Coetzee. The legal letter followed claims that he had breached the Gallery’s copyright in several thousand photographs of works of art uploaded to the Wikimedia Commons, a free online media repository. In a letter from their solicitors sent to Coetzee via electronic mail, the NPG asserted that it holds copyright in the photographs under U.K. law, and demanded that Coetzee provide various undertakings and remove all of the images from the site (referred to in the letter as “the Wikipedia website”). Wikimedia Commons is a repository of free-to-use media, run by a community of volunteers from around the world, and is a sister project to…
Anthrocon 2007 draws thousands to Pittsburgh for furry weekend
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Local caterers get ready for big business, as almost three thousand fans converge on the David L. Lawrence Convention Center over the Independence Day weekend for the world’s largest ever furry convention, Anthrocon 2007. Many hope to renew acquaintances, or meet new friends. Others look to buy from dealers and artists, or show off new artwork or costumes. Some attend to make money, or even learn a thing or two. But one thing unites them: They’re all there to have fun. Contents 1 Costly expansion 2 Programming and entertainment 3 Audience 4 Art show and dealers 5 Charity and volunteers 6 Local impact 7 Related news 8 Sources Retrieved from “https://en.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=Anthrocon_2007_draws_thousands_to_Pittsburgh_for_furry_weekend&oldid=4496237”
These Shoes Are Too Tight!}
Here’s An Opinion On: Acting In Australia Acting Classes Sydney Submitted by: Tamara Pray Frazier Have you ever tried to walk a mile in someone elses shoes? Did your feet automatically slide to the right or to the left? Were the shoes too big or too small for you? Ill bet they werent as easy to walk in as your own shoes. Thats because your shoes have been broken in and they know exactly how to hug your feet to give you the most comfort. Comfort Now theres a word you wont find when you try to put your feet in someone elses shoes; especially if those shoes are worn out or are just too tight! Sometimes when we are at the window looking into someone elses life, its easy to pass judgment based on what we see at that particular moment. Ive always been told to believe none of…
Category:June 4, 2010
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Uses Of Solar Panels For Heating And Generating Electricity
Here’s An Opinion On: Best Business Electricity Business Electric Rates Submitted by: Simone James Solar power is used for both heating and generating electricity for homes. Find out the various uses of Solar Panels including heating water, and how they are work in off-grid and grid-tied systems. Solar power is renewable, available in unlimited amount and it is clean. The potential of solar energy can be understood from the fact that more energy is received from sunlight in 1 hour than the total energy used in the world in 1 year. The Solar Panels used for harnessing this unlimited energy are improving every year in terms of their efficiency so as to get a better share of this infinite amount of energy received every hour. When you switch to solar power, you would be: Increasing your home s energy efficiency Reducing the impact on environment Receiving annual savings over your…