US must colonise Mars, says Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin, the American astronaut who was the second man to walk on the Moon, said that the United States must lead the way toward building a permanent settlement on Mars.
Regulator mulls setting rules for digital currency Bitcoin
The top US derivatives regulator is considering whether the Bitcoin virtual currency should be subject to its rules
Solar-powered plane makes night flight in aviation “milestone”
A solar-powered airplane landed after a flight that included several hours in the air after sundown
Incentives for electric cars in SA: Minister
South African vehicle manufacturers will receive incentives for producing more electric cars, it was announced on Thursday.
Voice-to-text dangerous while driving
Using voice to send text messages while driving is just as dangerous as texting with fingers
Ahead of the curve: bendable screens seek breakthrough
Wearable gadgets such as computer displays strapped to wrists and in wrap-around glasses is just a step towards a bigger revolution in screens
Bitcoin economics: primer on a volatile currency
No country uses the gold standard today, but some libertarians want to revive it, and see Bitcoin as a modern-day alternative or complement
Ending the Mexican Standoff: lessons for South Africa
South Africa would do well to take some carefully selected leaves out of the book of initiatives and processes now launched in Mexico
Tragic consequence of texting while driving
A US family has published the last, cut-off text message written by their 22-year-old son who crashed his car and died while using his cellphone















