A new maglev train prototype and 165 metres (540 feet) of test track were unveiled in Sichuan province in China on January 14, 2021. It was developed by researchers at Southwest Jiaotong […]
China unveils state-of-the-art maglev train prototype designed to travel at 620km/h
David Darling (1941-2021)
ECM Records News Release Cellist David Darling has died, aged 79. A unique improviser and creative spirit, his evocative playing can be heard on many ECM recordings and in the soundtracks of […]
The largest analogue synthesizer in the world
Ever wondered what your brain activity would sound like? Well, artist and neuroscientist Angie Coombes wondered as well and to find an answer she has converted her brainwave activity into sounds with […]
Vaccine Update: Who’s leading in creating an effective coronavirus vaccine?
News last week of a promising coronavirus vaccine candidate from Pfizer and German firm BioNTech prompted ecstatic headlines. The vaccine was developed in record speed. According to a BioNTech, initial tests show […]
Seoul City hosts virtual fashion show to celebrate ‘Hanbok Day’
Today, October 21st, is ‘Hanbok Day,’ designated by the government, as its name suggests, as an occasion to celebrate and wear Korea’s traditional clothing. The city of Seoul held a fashion show […]
The woman who ferries patients in a school bus
Neelam Singh had been driving a school bus for 18 years when the pandemic struck. Schools shut as India went into lockdown but case numbers continued to climb, especially in Mumbai city […]
Sean Ono Lennon lit up the Empire State Building sky blue for John Lennon’s 80th Birthday
On the eve of JOHN LENNON’s 80th birthday, the John Lennon Estate, the Empire State Building and Universal Music Group paid tribute to his life and legacy by lighting up the world-famous […]
BTS, BLACKPINK grab all top 3 spots on Billboard chart
Billboard yesterday said the remix of “Savage Love” by the K-pop sensation in collaboration with New Zealand producer Jawsh 685 and American pop star Jason Derulo topped the Billboard Global 200 chart. […]
Seoul City starts “Thank you so much!” campaign
The people of Seoul have borne the brunt of South Korea’s social distancing measures in recent months, since the capital area is where the cases have been concentrated. And so the city […]
Peru opens Machu Picchu for single Japanese tourist
Peru has opened Machu Picchu for a single Japanese tourist, who has been stranded in the Latin American country for more than seven months during the coronavirus pandemic.
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