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Discovery of distant ‘iron rain’ planet

Discovery of distant ‘iron rain’ planet

A planet where it might rain iron has been discovered. Researchers have identified an iron absorption line on the ultra-hot exoplanet, a planet outside our solar system, called Wasp-76b. Published in the Nature journal, the findings suggest it could rain iron on the nightside of the planet 390 light years away. Some days its surface...

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Panasonic pulls out of Australian television market

Panasonic pulls out of Australian television market

Japanese technology giant Panasonic will no longer sell televisions in Australia citing current market conditions as the cause. Panasonic Australia informed its retail partners yesterday of its decision to withdraw so it can focus on “other established and emerging areas of the business”. “Our current range of high-quality television models will continue to be sold...

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Elon Musk’s ambitious $10b plan to fix Australia’s poor internet

Elon Musk’s ambitious $10b plan to fix Australia’s poor internet

Elon Musk could soon fix all of Australia’s internet woes. Australia’s telecommunications regulator has given initial approval for Musk’s SpaceX to operate its Starlink satellite network in the country. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) added SpaceX Services to its “Foreign Space Objects Determination” list, according to government filings. Musk wants to deliver high-speed...