SpaceX poised for third launch test of Starship megarocket
Two previous attempts have ended in spectacular explosions, though that's not necessarily a bad thing: the company has adopted a...
UAE astronauts AlMatrooshi and AlMulla graduate in space program at NASA
Dubai, UAE - The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) on Tuesday announced the graduation of Emirati astronauts Nora AlMatrooshi...
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FANR highlights cybersecurity framework of Barakah nuclear plant in meeting
VIENNA, AUSTRIA - The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) is taking part in an international conference organized by the...
- In the event participants from 94 countries and seven global organizations discuss measures to protect against cyber-attacks on nuclear facilities.
- UAE's nuclear regulation body has carried out regular inspections of Barakah Power Plant and observed exercises to test the efficacy of cybersecurity plans.
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Saudi astronauts Rayana Bernawi, Ali Al-Qarni, Mariam Fardous, Ali Al-Ghamdi return home
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi astronauts Rayana Bernawi, Ali Al-Qarni, Mariam Fardous, and Ali Al-Ghamdi arrived in Riyadh today...
- Saudi astronauts Rayana Bernawi and Ali Al-Qarni returned to earth on May 31 from the ISS, where they conducted 14 research experiments on microgravity
- Al Qarni undertook an experiment on cloud seeding, wherein he combined salt crystals with moist air within a controlled environment
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Next ‘A Call From Space’ event with Sultan Alneyadi being held In Ras Al Khaimah
Dubai, UAE - The next edition of ‘A Call from Space’, an exclusive event featuring Emirati astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi is...
- The event will provide attendees from schools, universities and government entities the opportunity to interact live with AlNeyadi
- AlNeyadi has been on the ISS for more than three months now, marking a significant milestone in Arab space exploration
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UAE highlights efforts in space sector at UN committee meet
ABU DHABI, Â UAE - A high-level UAE delegation at the 66th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful...
- The UAE highlighted the significance of the peaceful use of outer space, acknowledging the right of all member states to develop their capabilities.
- The UAE also focused on the importance of international collaboration to ensure space technologies benefit humanity in times of disaster.
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How chocolate could counter climate change
Biochar, a substance produced by heating the cocoa husks in oxygen-free environment, could be used to capture 2.6 billion of...
- While the biochar industry is still in its infancy, the technology offers a novel way to remove carbon from the Earth's atmosphere, experts say.
- Across Europe, biochar projects have begun to multiply. The biochar industry federation says production is set to almost double to 90,000 tons this year compared with 2022.
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UAE space sector localization: Strata Manufacturing delivers MBZ-SAT Satellite components
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Strata Manufacturing (Strata) and Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) have established a local satellite component...
- Strata Manufacturing will play a vital role by supplying locally built components for MBZ-SAT, the region's high-accuracy, high-resolution imaging satellite
- The satellite will be equipped with premium-grade aluminium honeycomb panels, ensuring resilience against extreme temperatures and radiation.
Saudi astronauts successfully complete space trip
The spacecraft successfully landed in the Atlantic Ocean, marking the Kingdom's entry into the league of a small number of...
- The spacecraft successfully landed in the Atlantic Ocean, marking the Kingdom's entry into the league of a small number of countries conducting space science missions
- The mission achieved the Kingdom's ambition to contribute to scientific research, to benefit from the promising opportunities offered by the global space sector and its industries
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Global action needed to reduce ‘extinction risk’ from AI, say experts
A one-line statement signed by dozens of specialists, including Sam Altman whose firm OpenAI created the ChatGPT bot, said tackling...
- ChatGPT has demonstrated an ability to generate essays, poems and conversations from the briefest of prompts -- and sparking billions of dollars in investments.
- Critics and insiders have raised the alarm over everything from biased algorithms to the possibility of massive job losses as AI-powered automation seeps into daily life.
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Saudi astronaut concludes pioneering space research
The experiments by Barnawi, focused on understanding the behavior of immune cells in space, could lead to the prevention and...
- The experiments, focused on understanding the behavior of immune cells in space, could lead to the prevention and early treatment of certain diseases
- The latest initiatives reflect the Kingdom's commitment to space exploration and investment in STEM, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030
China launches mission with first civilian to space station
Shenzhou-16 is the first mission to Tiangong since it entered its "application and development" stage, authorities said. Shenzhou-16 will carry out...
- The Shenzhou-16 crew took off atop a Long March 2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China at 9:31 am (0131 GMT)
- The launch was a "complete success" and the "astronauts are in good condition", said Zou Lipeng, director of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
SpaceX poised for third launch test of Starship megarocket
Two previous attempts have ended in spectacular explosions, though that's not necessarily a bad thing: the company has adopted a...
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Artists utilize technology against AI copycats
NEW YORK, US - Artists under siege by artificial intelligence (AI) that studies their work, then replicates their styles, have teamed...
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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin sets new launch attempt for Tuesday
The company finally announced a December 18 launch from its base near Van Horn, Texas. But on the day itself...
The feline frontier: NASA sends cat video from deep space
The video was beamed to Earth using a laser transceiver on the Psyche probe, which is journeying to the main...
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Red Sea Global, VAARST join hands for marine ecosystem mapping
TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA - Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations, is piloting SubSLAM, an...
- VAARST’s photogrammetry and real-time intelligent data collection system are transforming how underwater ecosystems are mapped and preserved.
- SubSLAM, developed by VAARST, enables precise quantification and identification of corals and underwater objects using advanced 4K sensors.
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Vaping: lighting up, stubbing out
Developed in 2003 by the Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik, concerns are growing over the risk of teens becoming hooked on...
- The birth of vaping comes in the year that Ireland bans smoking in workplaces, including pubs and restaurants, sparking a global clampdown on smoking indoors.
- Many doctors welcome the devices, which are tar-free, as a potential lifesaver in the fight against cancer, heart disease, strokes and other diseases.
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Saudi Space Agency, US Sierra Space partner to develop national capabilities
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sierra Space, a leading...
- The memorandum was signed by SSA CEO, Dr Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, and Sierra Space CEO, Tom Vice
- The signing ceremony was attended by the Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Sawaha