In a well executed escape, Inky the octopus has done a runner from the National Aquarium in New Zealand. A lovable rogue of a cephalopod, Inky will be sorely missed by both staff and visitors. The search of the aquarium was curtailed after a trail … [Read more...]
Robotic Rembrandt Unveiled in Amsterdam
Recently an amazing image was unveiled in Amsterdam. The ‘painting’, which was created by data analysts and computer geeks, is titled “the next Rembrandt”. It has been described by some as ‘nice’ but our European correspondent Greg Beers was very … [Read more...]
Alcohol Lessons for Adolescence
In the Italian parliament this week a bill was proposed and a plan debated. This could be a news story in itself considering the reputation of this notoriously lazy bunch of pollies. However the story continues, as the bill is about teaching children … [Read more...]
Artificial Intelligence Insults All
Artificial Intelligence (AI) - two words humans have yet to fully comprehend, especially when put together. Although now more than ever AI and its role in the so called ‘fourth industrial revolution’ is in question. This is particularly true for the … [Read more...]
Starbucks – The Expresso Fights Back
A big barristic brouhaha is brewing in Italy, Europe’s spiritual home of coffee. The American company Starbucks is set to go boldly where no US based coffee chain has gone before. Next year they intend to open stores in Italy. Starbucks … [Read more...]
Family Court Sheep Fiasco
In what may be the first case of its kind, a separated couple have asked the Family Court in Australia to help divide their flock - of sheep. Members of the Bar Association had sheepish looks about them when asked to comment on the case. The … [Read more...]