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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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...
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DEWA completes 77 percent work in Hatta Water Reservoir
DUBAI, UAE Â - DEWA has completed 76.8 percent work on the water reservoir project in Hatta. The project has a...
- The project is being built at a cost of approximately US$23 million and is expected to be completed in April 2023.
- The structural foundation works for all facilities and reservoirs are 100 percent complete,
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Once in 50,000-year comet may be visible to the naked eye
Paris, France--A newly discovered comet could be visible to the naked eye as it shoots past Earth and the Sun...
- It will come closest to the Sun on January 12 and pass nearest to Earth on February 1
- The last time the comet passed Earth was during the Upper Paleolithic period, when Neanderthals still roamed Earth
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Qatar recycles 80% of waste collected during World Cup
Doha, Qatar-- Qatar has recycled some 80 percent of waste collected from stadiums during the FIFA World Cup games.According to...
- Nearly 54 percent of the waste has been converted into compost, 22 percent into plastic, 14 percent into paper and cardboard, and 8 percent into glass
- She said the climate change issues and the optimal utilization of natural resources are among the top priorities of the Sustainability Department at the SC
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Sustainability key for next-gen data center models
At present, the data center industry as a whole uses approximately 150 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, which is about...
- At present, the data center industry as a whole uses approximately 150 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, which is about 3 percent of the world’s electricity usage
- Data centers must operate as efficiently and sustainably as possible to eliminate any potential harm to the environment.
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UNESCO praises Saudi Arabia for its success in e-education governance
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has praised the achievements of Saudi Arabia...
- UNESCO said that Saudi Arabia's National E-Learning Center is an example to be followed at the international level.
- The National E-Learning Center supports the development of governance procedures in the electronic education and training sector.
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Abu Dhabi introduces Mobile BSL-3 Laboratory
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi Public Health Center (ADPHC) has introduced the first of its kind mobile BSL-3 (Biosafety...
- The BSL-3 mobile laboratory will enhance the UAE capital's infectious disease preparedness through swift, safe and accurate testing of communicable diseases.
- The mobile laboratory will be accessible across four sites in Abu Dhabi.
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Understanding winter storms and global warming
The link between global warming and heat waves is very direct, but the behavior of winter storms is governed by...
- There is no consensus on other mechanisms, such as the effect of climate change on the polar vortex and jet stream air currents.
- The polar vortex is an air mass above the North Pole, located high in the stratosphere. Humans dwell in the troposphere, and the stratosphere is located just above it.
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Dubai conference explore ways to nullify environment challenges
This is especially important with the ongoing preparations for the UAE to host the 28th Conference of the Parties by...
- Important topics at the conference included the application of membrane technology and nano-technology in water treatment
- The conference brought together global researchers, decision-makers, academics, and experts to discuss environmental and sustainability issues
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Top nature-inspired solutions of 2022
From squid-skin food warmers to a lubricant made of cow mucus, here is a selection of this year's scientific work...
- Stopping the bleeding hearts and livers of dogs and rabbits without stitches may now be possible with a biodegradable plaster made of sticky okra gel.
- Researchers extracted the mucus from the salivary glands of cows and turned it into a gel that binds to and constrains viruses.
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Antibiotics shortages hit nations as surging illnesses spur demand
Hospitals in many countries have come under pressure from a rising number of illnesses including what has been dubbed a...
- But ramping up production of antibiotics has proved difficult for drug makers, particularly for cheap generic medicines that offer a slender profit margin.
- Pharmaceutical companies who had cut back production because of the previously falling demand are now scrambling to meet skyrocketing orders, causing delays.
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‘Missing ingredient’ for pink diamonds found
Paris, France -- Scientists said on Tuesday they have found the "missing ingredient" for pink diamonds, some of the world's most...
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UAE celebrates astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi’s homecoming
The UAE president and the ruler of Dubai spent time in conversation with Al Neyadi – accompanied by his father...
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WHO tells China to provide ‘full access’ to Covid investigators
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - The head of the World Health Organization told the Financial Times he was ready to send a new...
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NASA to publish long-awaited UFO report
An independent team of 16 researchers shared their preliminary observations in May, finding that existing data and eyewitness reports are...
- NASA announced last year it was reviewing evidence regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs - which has replaced the term "UFO" in official parlance
- The United States government has begun taking the issue of UAPs more seriously in recent years, in part due to concerns that they are related to foreign surveillance
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ChatGPT diagnoses ER patients ‘like a doctor’
During a study in Netherlands, the chatbot outperformed doctors in some cases. At the same time, it showed some limitations.
- The chatbot's reasoning was "at times medically implausible or inconsistent, which can lead to misinformation or incorrect diagnosis, with significant implications".
- The findings -- published in the medical journal Annals of Emergency Medicine -- will be presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress (EUSEM) 2023 in Barcelona.
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Iran and Russia sign deal to build research spacecraft in two years
Tehran, Iran-- Iran and Russia are looking to build a research spacecraft within two years and in this connection top...
- The Scientific and Research Department at the University of Tehran has set up a secretariat to oversee the project
- The Islamic republic's vice president has directed the Plan and Budget Organization of Iran to finance part of the joint project