Smart mattress technology for a better night’s sleep

Smart mattress technology for a better night’s sleep

An advanced sensor device that scientifically determines the type of mattress that will ensure maximum comfort and support for each person is being launched in South Africa. The development has been achieved through close collaboration between South African...
Hubble paints picture of the evolving universe

Hubble paints picture of the evolving universe

Astronomers using the ultraviolet vision of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have captured one of the largest panoramic views of the fire and fury of star birth in the distant universe. The field features approximately 15 000 galaxies, about 12 000 of which are forming...
AI, IoT take on wildlife conservation

AI, IoT take on wildlife conservation

Deep in the rainforest in a northern corner of the Republic of Congo, some of the most sophisticated monitoring of animal sounds on earth is taking place. Acoustic sensors are collecting large amounts of data around the clock for the Elephant Listening Project. These...
App security top of mind for businesses

App security top of mind for businesses

Businesses across the world still struggle to understand, optimise, and protect their rapidly expanding application environments, according to new F5 sponsored research from the Ponemon Institute. A survey of 3 135 IT and security practitioners from businesses across...
IBM, Maersk digitise global supply chain

IBM, Maersk digitise global supply chain

Maersk and IBM have set up TradeLens, jointly developed by the two companies to apply blockchain to the world’s global supply chain. TradeLens is the result of a collaboration agreement between Maersk and IBM, a blockchain-enabled shipping solution designed to...
Parker sets off on its journey to the Sun

Parker sets off on its journey to the Sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is on its way for a rendezvous with the Sun. A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket, carrying the spacecraft, lifted off on Saturday night from Space Launch Complex 37 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, its engines...