Elon Musk’s SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is scheduled for launch on 6 February, and the entire space industry is watching with anticipation. What is so special about this rocket? This vehicle will be the first of its kind, the world’s
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With the price of bitcoin reaching record highs of more than US$12 000, more and more ordinary people consider investing in the cryptocurrency. The recent price surge, however, comes with tremendous risks. Investors should be
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Mankosi is a remote rural community in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. It is home to almost 6 000 people. The nearest city is Mthatha, about 60km away, as a bird flies. Most homes are not connected to the electricity grid
The Savoy region of France is best known for its fir-lined ski slopes and picturesque Alpine villages. Less known is the fact that, deep beneath some of these slopes, scientists are investigating one of the greatest mysteries in physics