Sci-Tech news

• The Caribbean islands in the path of Hurricane Irma

  07-09-2017 23:12
  With wind speeds of almost 300km/hour Hurricane Irma has so far left a trail of destruction, and those islands yet to be hit scrambling for protection.
  
  Read more

• Exclusive - Tennis: World Team Cup with ranking points could start in 2019

  07-09-2017 22:51
  NEW YORK, Sept 7 (Reuters) - The World Team Cup, a men's event offering high prize money and ranking points, could begin as soon as January 2019, sources have said following meetings between tennis stake holders in New York this week.
  
  Read more

• Champion boxer Ramos dies aged 72

  07-09-2017 22:37
  Sugar Ramos, a champion Cuban boxer whose bouts led to two ring deaths, has died in Mexico aged 75.
  
  Read more

• FBI sees no Trump meddling in Russia probe

  07-09-2017 22:17
  FBI boss Christopher Wray says he sees no evidence that the Trump administration is meddling in an investigation into Russian interference in the election.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Spanish court suspends Catalan referendum

  07-09-2017 22:07
  A controversial referendum has been stopped by the Spanish Constitutional Court following an appeal from the prime minister.
  
  Read more

• Boom wins time trial to lead Tour of Britain

  07-09-2017 22:05
  Boom, overall winner in 2011, was six seconds quicker than Lotto NL-Jumbo team mate Victor Campenaerts over the 16km layout on the Essex coast, averaging 51kph.
  
  Read more

• Peers loss ends Aussie tilt in New York

  07-09-2017 22:03
  Australia's last man standing at the US Open John Peers - along with partner Henri Kontinen - has lost the men's doubles semi-final.
  
  Read more

• Forty-one cities join North American bid for 2026 World Cup

  07-09-2017 21:45
  A shortlist of cities will be announced later this year with 20 to 25 to be included in the final bid to soccer's world governing body FIFA.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Axing adds to Menzel AFL intrigue at Cats

  07-09-2017 21:32
  Geelong forward Daniel Menzel is out of contract at the end of the season and now he's out of their qualifying final team in a major selection surprise.
  
  Read more

• Israeli defence chiefs warn Iran, Syria after air strike

  07-09-2017 21:25
  Israel's defence minister on Thursday issued a veiled warning to Syria, without confirming or denying what Damascus said was an Israeli air strike on its territory.
  
  Read more

• The #WomenReboot scheme is expanding nationally, with 50 spots available siliconrepublic.com/careers/women-…

  07-09-2017 21:01 via twitter.com
  The #WomenReboot scheme is expanding nationally, with 50 spots available siliconrepublic.com/careers/women-…
  
  Read more

• Co-Innovate is one of 60 funding schemes across the EU that were designed to overcome issues arising from borders. ow.ly/cJQI30eZfpC

  07-09-2017 20:45 via twitter.com
  Co-Innovate is one of 60 funding schemes across the EU that were designed to overcome issues arising from borders. ow.ly/cJQI30eZfpC
  
  Read more

• The sheer scale of #HurricaneIrma can be seen from the @Space_Station siliconrepublic.com/innovation/iss…

  07-09-2017 20:25 via twitter.com
  The sheer scale of #HurricaneIrma can be seen from the @Space_Stationsiliconrepublic.com/innovation/iss…
  
  Read more

• 10 new #pharma jobs are heading to Dublin thanks to PTC Therapeutics. #Dublinjobs siliconrepublic.com/jobs/jobs-cava…

  07-09-2017 20:05 via twitter.com
  10 new #pharma jobs are heading to Dublin thanks to PTC Therapeutics. #Dublinjobs siliconrepublic.com/jobs/jobs-cava…
  
  Read more

• ‘We are eager to partner with the next generation of Ireland’s most ambitious #entrepreneurs.’ #startups siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/act-…

  07-09-2017 19:45 via twitter.com
  ‘We are eager to partner with the next generation of Ireland’s most ambitious #entrepreneurs.’ #startups siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/act-…
  
  Read more

• Walters wants to stay for Qld transition

  07-09-2017 19:35
  Kevin Walters says he wants to oversee a smooth transition for Queensland as they prepare to say goodbye to some of their biggest names.
  
  Read more

• Crows have unique AFL bond: coach Pyke

  07-09-2017 19:35
  Adelaide coach Don Pyke says his AFL players have a unique bond, formed after the death of his predecessor Phil Walsh.
  
  Read more

• West Indies bowled out for 123 in first innings

  07-09-2017 19:34
  LONDON (Reuters) - West Indies collapsed from 78 for two to 123 all out as England all-rounder Ben Stokes took six wickets to put the hosts in charge on day one of the third test at Lord's on Thursday.
  
  Read more

• Sharks can go back-to-back, says Ennis

  07-09-2017 19:34
  Former Cronulla hooker Michael Ennis says the Sharks can still become the first side to win back-to-back NRL premierships since 1993.
  
  Read more

• Problems linger as Australia dodge defeat

  07-09-2017 19:34
  Australian skipper Steve Smith says his side's batting collapses remain a concern after securing a series draw against Bangladesh.
  
  Read more

• No regrets staying with Cowboys: Taumalolo

  07-09-2017 19:34
  Jason Taumalolo says he has no regrets knocking back Cronulla and sticking with North Queensland despite their dire plight ahead of their NRL elimination final.
  
  Read more

• GWS beaten, not broken by AFL loss: coach

  07-09-2017 19:34
  Greater Western Sydney showed enough fight in the second half of the qualifying final loss to Adelaide to make coach Leon Cameron confident they'll bounce back.
  
  Read more

• Crow Smith braced for bad knee news

  07-09-2017 19:34
  Adelaide are preparing for scans to reveal that defender Brodie Smith requires a knee reconstruction and will miss his shot at this year's AFL flag.
  
  Read more

• Robinson calls for NRL coaches' union

  07-09-2017 19:33
  Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says the sacking of good mate Michael Maguire is proof the NRL needs a coaches' union.
  
  Read more

• Allianz Stadium feels like home: Bennett

  07-09-2017 19:33
  Wayne Bennett says Allianz Stadium will feel just like home for Brisbane in the Broncos' NRL qualifying final against Sydney Roosters.
  
  Read more

• #Startups are uniting under a new banner to tackle online extremism. #counterterrorism siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/tech…

  07-09-2017 19:30 via twitter.com
  #Startups are uniting under a new banner to tackle online extremism. #counterterrorism siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/tech…
  
  Read more

• Is writing code your dream job? #coding #appdevelopers siliconrepublic.com/people/voxpro-…

  07-09-2017 19:20 via twitter.com
  Is writing code your dream job? #coding #appdevelopers siliconrepublic.com/people/voxpro-…
  
  Read more

• #Intel continues to chip away at a ruling it believes was unjust siliconrepublic.com/companies/inte…

  07-09-2017 19:10 via twitter.com
  #Intel continues to chip away at a ruling it believes was unjust siliconrepublic.com/companies/inte…
  
  Read more

• The WaytoB app will compete for overall winner at #JDA2017 on 26 October siliconrepublic.com/machines/2017-…

  07-09-2017 19:00 via twitter.com
  The WaytoB app will compete for overall winner at #JDA2017 on 26 October siliconrepublic.com/machines/2017-…
  
  Read more

• 'I firmly believe that P2P lending will become a mainstay for Irish SMEs' - @BigRedCloud CEO. ow.ly/jGBU30eYUlW

  07-09-2017 18:50 via twitter.com
  'I firmly believe that P2P lending will become a mainstay for Irish SMEs' - @BigRedCloud CEO. ow.ly/jGBU30eYUlW
  
  Read more

• Dublin event gets set to celebrate Ireland’s French ConneXions siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/conn…

  07-09-2017 18:38 via twitter.com
  Dublin event gets set to celebrate Ireland’s French ConneXions siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/conn…
  
  Read more

• It’s being called the world’s first ever #UWB antenna range for centimetre-level indoor positioning. #IoT siliconrepublic.com/machines/indoo…

  07-09-2017 18:35 via twitter.com
  It’s being called the world’s first ever #UWB antenna range for centimetre-level indoor positioning. #IoT siliconrepublic.com/machines/indoo…
  
  Read more

• Want to set up a new account with a debit card as quickly as possible? There's an app for that. ow.ly/VSUW30eYTVK

  07-09-2017 18:20 via twitter.com
  Want to set up a new account with a debit card as quickly as possible? There's an app for that. ow.ly/VSUW30eYTVK
  
  Read more

• WATCH: Want to help Sanofi work on the medicines of the future? siliconrepublic.com/video/sanofi-j…

  07-09-2017 16:41 via twitter.com
  WATCH: Want to help Sanofi work on the medicines of the future? siliconrepublic.com/video/sanofi-j…
  
  Read more

• Celebrations are in order for @LinkedFinance as they pass the 1000th loan mark. ow.ly/H0J930eYTRU

  07-09-2017 16:20 via twitter.com
  Celebrations are in order for @LinkedFinance as they pass the 1000th loan mark.ow.ly/H0J930eYTRU
  
  Read more

• Top companies deliver $26b in dividends

  07-09-2017 16:05
  Shareholders in Australia's top companies will enjoy $26 billion in dividends in the coming months.
  
  Read more

• New mums uncertain about vaccination

  07-09-2017 16:05
  A conversation about vaccines must be had between first-time mums and doctors early during pregnancy to improve uptake, says a Melbourne pediatrician.
  
  Read more

• #WomenReboot is on the hunt for #womenintech siliconrepublic.com/careers/women-…

  07-09-2017 16:00 via twitter.com
  #WomenReboot is on the hunt for #womenintech siliconrepublic.com/careers/women-…
  
  Read more

• George's first day goes smoothly

  07-09-2017 16:00
  Prince George's first day at school went smoothly says proud dad Prince William.
  
  Read more

• Enet and SSE join forces to bring fibre to regional Ireland in €100m roll-out siliconrepublic.com/comms/enet-sse…

  07-09-2017 16:00 via twitter.com
  Enet and SSE join forces to bring fibre to regional Ireland in €100m roll-out siliconrepublic.com/comms/enet-sse…
  
  Read more

• Swansea expect Sanches and Bony to feature against Newcastle

  07-09-2017 15:57
  LONDON (Reuters) - New signings Renato Sanches and Wilfried Bony can both expect to feature for Swansea City in their home Premier League game against Newcastle United on Sunday.
  
  Read more

• Dublin's @kbc_group Innovation Hub as revealed a new app that gives customers a digital debit card in five minutes. ow.ly/SeUo30eYTvh

  07-09-2017 15:41 via twitter.com
  Dublin's @kbc_group Innovation Hub as revealed a new app that gives customers a digital debit card in five minutes. ow.ly/SeUo30eYTvh
  
  Read more

• .@scienceirel are celebrating the launch of four new world-class #research centres. ow.ly/Mm7830eYLoa

  07-09-2017 15:25 via twitter.com
  .@scienceirel are celebrating the launch of four new world-class #research centres. ow.ly/Mm7830eYLoa
  
  Read more

• #HurricaneIrma is heading for #Florida siliconrepublic.com/innovation/iss…

  07-09-2017 15:25 via twitter.com
  #HurricaneIrma is heading for #Florida siliconrepublic.com/innovation/iss…
  
  Read more

• Lakeland Dairies has announced more than 80 jobs in #Cavan. #jobfairy siliconrepublic.com/jobs/jobs-cava…

  07-09-2017 15:05 via twitter.com
  Lakeland Dairies has announced more than 80 jobs in #Cavan. #jobfairy siliconrepublic.com/jobs/jobs-cava…
  
  Read more

• SPAL hit the big time with Inter match

  07-09-2017 15:02
  MILAN (Reuters) - Unusual in many ways, unglamorously-named SPAL will know that they have definitely hit the big time when they visit Inter Milan on Sunday for their biggest game yet since returning to Serie A after a 49-year absence.
  
  Read more

• Valverde banks on debutant Dembele to make instant impact against Espanyol

  07-09-2017 14:47
  BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde will be banking on new signing Ousmane Dembele to fill the gap left by Neymar's departure as he looks to overcome off-pitch difficulties when the Catalans take on Espanyol on Saturday.
  
  Read more

• Linked Finance secures 1000th loan for Irish SMEs in bumper year siliconrepublic.com/companies/link…

  07-09-2017 14:46 via twitter.com
  Linked Finance secures 1000th loan for Irish SMEs in bumper year siliconrepublic.com/companies/link…
  
  Read more

• The @ACTVC V fund will support high-potential and expansion-stage #startups in Ireland siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/act-…

  07-09-2017 14:45 via twitter.com
  The @ACTVC V fund will support high-potential and expansion-stage #startups in Ireland siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/act-…
  
  Read more

• Anderson on verge of 500 club as Windies struggle at Lord's

  07-09-2017 14:39
  LONDON (Reuters) - James Anderson struck twice as England made early inroads to leave West Indies on 35 for two on a rain-affected first morning of the series-deciding third test at Lord's on Thursday.
  
  Read more

Follow @Sci_Tech_AU on Twitter!