Koh-i-Noor in its current setting.Crown CopyrightThe history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond is steeped in mystery and conflict. It is currently stored in the Tower of London, as part of the British Crown Jewels, set the crown of Queen Elizabeth (the crown of the late Queen Mother), though many Indians have long called for it to be returned the country...
Former prime minister, Edward Heath.Allan Warren via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SAIt has been confirmed that British police are examining claims of child sexual abuse against a former prime minister, Edward Heath. The investigation is part of a range of inquiries into historical claims against a number of high-profile figures.
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No trophy hunters that way ... or that way.Luca Galuzzi, CC BY-SAAn American trophy hunter has kicked off another social media furore after defending a recent giraffe kill in South Africa by claiming they were “very dangerous animals”. In one sense she is right – giraffes are big and strong and you certainly wouldn’t want...
Hjvannes, CC BY-SAThe image of a cat’s quivering whiskers has always been suggestive of an animal with a sixth sense. Now scientists are experimenting with robo-whiskers, synthetic versions of the super-sensitive fibres, which may one day allow surgeons to perform extremely delicate procedures via keyhole surgery.
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It’s easy to forget your conveyor is even there, until it stops. And when it does, you’re in a world of delayed orders, unexpected downtime, and one very expensive headache. But the good news is tha...
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Hiring a Virtual CFO (VCFO) is no longer just reserved for large corporations. In today’s business environment, where agility, compliance, and strategic foresight are essential, Australian startups...
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Moving a workplace is more than shifting workstations and computers; it is a complex project that can affect staff morale, customer service and revenue if it goes off-track. Perth’s commercial prope...
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