Possible interstellar object zooming through Solar System: ESA
Excited astronomers are still refining their calculations, but the object appears to be zooming at a speed up to 60...
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IBM claims ‘real world’ edge in quantum computing race
San Francisco, United States -- Technology veteran IBM on Tuesday laid out a plan to have a "practical" quantum computer...
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Rise of ChatGPT: GCC might lose 10 million jobs in 5 years
Its transformative power to reshape life has left people awestruck across the world, but the technology that powers ChatGPT might...
- According to a Goldman Sachs economist, more than 65 percent of occupations will be partially or fully automated in the coming years
- Critics of generative artificial intelligence that powers chatbots argue that it can never be able to replace the genius of human mind
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‘US needs $30bn to seal 14,000 unplugged offshore oil, gas wells’
The cost to secure thousands of inactive oil and gas wells in the US Gulf of Mexico could top $30...
- The authors of the study said both taxpayers and fossil fuel giants would likely be liable for the costs of plugging and abandoning the wells.
- The process includes encasing the opening in concrete to stop oil and the potent greenhouse gas methane from leaking out.
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Natural capital, conservation should be priority for private sector in region
DUBAI, UAE - The private sector and financial institutions in the Middle East should enhance reporting by including information about how...
- The report indicates that almost half of the Middle East's GDP is either highly or moderately dependent on the environment.
- Middle East faces a number of environmental challenges specific to the region, including scarce water resources and desertification.
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NASA sends two small satellites into orbit to track hurricanes
A second Rocket Lab-built vessel is due to launch in about two weeks carrying two more satellites to complete a...
- The new storm trackers, sent into orbit on a rocket built by US company Rocket Lab, can fly over hurricanes every hour, compared to every six hours with current satellites
- Researchers will be able to see storms evolve on an hourly basis, said NASA scientist Will McCarty at a press conference for the first launch of the TROPICS mission
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UAE astronaut, others relocate SpaceX Dragon on ISS
The relocation of the spacecraft was supported by the Mission Control Centre at NASA’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, SpaceX...
- The relocation of the spacecraft was supported by the Mission Control Centre at NASA’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, SpaceX in California, and monitored by the MBRSC team
- The successful completion of the important mission marks a new accomplishment for Expedition 69 and advances scientific endeavors on the space station
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Regional cooperation vital to address climate change
“The recent, intense weather events in Central and West Asia show that we need to take urgent, collective action. Countries...
- Urgent, collective action to address the severe impacts of climate change in Central and West Asia and its neighboring countries, says ADB Director General for the region
- Climate change may have severe impacts in the region, including greater water scarcity, expanded desertification, and more extreme weather events like floods and drought
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UAE astronaut AlNeyadi to join docking port relocation mission
This will be the third port relocation of a Dragon crew spacecraft, following previous relocations during the Crew-1 and Crew-2...
- AlNeyadi will take part in the mission along with NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Woody Hoburg and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev.
- The relocation is supported by the Mission Control Centre at NASA’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston and SpaceX in Hawthorne, California.
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Sharjah okays Genetic Coding Program to classify emirate’s biodiversity
Sharjah, UAE - The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) approved Tuesday the "Genetic Coding Programme" project to classify biodiversity in Sharjah,...
- The project aims to create a unified database of genetic coding for the types of living organisms, harness labs to determine the identity of living organisms at the DNA level.
- Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the SEC approved the program.
Geostrategy
MoHAP inks deal with Coursera to upgrade skills of employees
The agreement also provides for the creation of a cohesive relationship between the ministry's strategic priorities and training needs, as...
- Under the agreement, MoHAP’s teams will gain the requisite skills to expedite innovation and digital transformation within the Ministry.
- The agreement sets a training plan that prioritizes the development of employees' capabilities in leadership, technical and behavioral skills.
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UAE’s Sultan AlNeyadi achieves groundbreaking milestone as first Arab to perform spacewalk
The mission objectives included crucial tasks such as routing power cables and retrieving a Radio Frequency Group unit, contributing to...
- The mission objectives included crucial tasks such as routing power cables and retrieving a Radio Frequency Group unit, contributing to the station's operational capabilities
- Prior to Sultan AlNeyadi's spacewalk during Expedition 69, thorough safety checks were conducted to address challenges such as radiation, extreme temperatures, and space debris
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American spaceship lands on moon, images expected soon
The first American spaceship on the Moon since Apollo is "alive and well" following a drama-packed touchdown, the firm that...
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Musk says patient moves cursor with brain implant
The Neuralink startup, cofounded by Musk in 2016, aims to build direct communication channels between the brain and computers. The...
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What to know about the NASA-funded commercial Moon fleet
Washington, United States - The year 2024 promises to be a busy one for American Moon landings, all under a new...
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World’s biggest flying lab comes to Asia on air pollution mission
Clark, Philippines - NASA has kicked off a series of marathon flights in Asia with the world's biggest flying laboratory, in...
- Starting this week in the Philippines, the US agency's DC-8 is flying for up to eight hours at a time, sometimes just 50 feet from the ground, to swoop up air particles for study.
- Millions of deaths each year are linked to air pollution, and improving the ability to identify its sources and behavior can lead to more accurate warning systems for the public.
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Japanese lander disabled again but could restart after two weeks
Tokyo, Japan - After a brief awakening, Japan's Moon lander is out of action again but will resume its mission if...
- The unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down last month at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong way.
- As the sun's angle shifted, it came back to life for two days this week and carried out scientific observations of a crater with its high-spec camera.
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KACST, ACWA Power sign pact
The aim is to develop technologies for clean energy.
- The center will conduct studies, scientific research, and work to attain technical development in clean energy and water sector.
- It will also work in developing solar energy technologies, energy storage technologies to support future energy networks.