Fly-by radar imaging shows tiny asteroid

Fly-by radar imaging shows tiny asteroid

Astronomers have obtained observations of the smallest asteroid ever characterised in detail – at 2m in diameter. Interestingly, the asteroid, named 2015 TC25, is also one of the brightest near-Earth asteroids ever discovered. This animation shows a time-lapse of how radar images were obtained of the tiny asteroid during its close fly-by. Dec 1, 2016
Taiwan: Thousands gather to protest special law for same-sex marriage

Taiwan: Thousands gather to protest special law for same-sex marriage

Taiwan is regarded as one of the most LGBT-friendly places in Asia, annually hosting the biggest gay pride event in the region with tens of thousands of participants from throughout the continent. But MPs have taken a u-turn on legalising same-sex marriage, instead opting for a special law to regulate unions between couples. Nov 28, 2016
Winners and losers of the Autumn Statement

Winners and losers of the Autumn Statement

After the budget, the Autumn Statement is the most important economic statement of the year. IBTimes UK looks at groups within society who seek to benefit and those that could lose out from Phillip Hammond’s proposals. Nov 23, 2016
Does price matter when it comes to champagne? IBTimes investigates

Does price matter when it comes to champagne? IBTimes investigates

After a Which? survey voted Aldis £9.99 Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut better than Laurent-Perrier Brut (£38), Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Ponsardin (£35) and Moët and Chandon’s Brut Imperial Champagne (£32.50) IBTimes did a taste test to find out whether price really matters... Nov 22, 2016