Dan Simmons, author of Hyperion and The Terror, dies aged 77

Dan Simmons, author of Hyperion and The Terror, dies aged 77

Award-winning science fiction and horror writer died in Colorado on 21 February with family at his side Dan Simmons, the author of more than 30 novels and short story collections spanning horror, political thrillers and science fiction such as Hyperion and The Terror, has died at age 77. Simmons died in Longmont, Colorado on 21 February, with his wife and daughter at his side, his obituary announced. Continue reading...

Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix hit by travel chaos amid Middle East crisis

Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix hit by travel chaos amid Middle East crisis

Flight disruptions force F1 teams into new travel arrangements But all drivers expected to make it to Melbourne for season opener As many as one thousand members of the Formula One circus have been forced into last-minute travel changes to get to Melbourne’s opening round in the wake of the escalating crisis in the Middle East, and some are set to miss the start of the season entirely. However, a larger logistical headache has been narrowly avoided, after the cars and supporting equipment were already shipped from last month’s testing in Bahrain – one of the countries drawn into the conflict – prior to this week’s widespread aviation disruptions. Continue reading...