A Co-Pilot Just Hijacked His Own Plane to Seek Asylum
As emigration plans go, this one was at least ambitious: a co-pilot of an Ethiopian Airlines flight to Italy hijacked his own plane this morning to try and seek asylum in Switzerland. According to local police, the co-pilot locked the cockpit door when the pilot of the airplane was in the bathroom, and then took…
This Miniature Fishing Rod Catches and Kills Brain Cancer
You won’t be able to catch your supper with this fishing rod—because at just 6 millimetres long, it’s designed to catch and kill cancers before they aggressively attack the brain. Created from a length of polymer lined with 10 micrometer-thick film that mimics the shape of nerves and blood vessels, the rods trick glioblastoma cancer…
What’s the Difference Between Brown and White Eggs?
There are all sorts of rumours surrounding brown eggs and white eggs. Some people say that brown eggs are better for you and contain more nutrients; some people think brown eggs taste better; some think that brown eggs are better for cooking things like quiches, while white eggs are better for baking cakes (or vice…
