Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve: A hub for over 40,000 beehives
The reserve is a sanctuary for plant life, home to over 180 recorded species, making up 7.5 percent of the...
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Gemini’s inaccurate AI racial images warn of tech titans’ power
AUSTIN, US – For people at the trend-setting tech festival here, the scandal that erupted after Google's Gemini chatbot cranked out...
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NASA successfully places Orion spacecraft in lunar orbit
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - NASA's Orion spacecraft was placed in lunar orbit Friday, officials said, as the much-delayed Moon mission...
- The spacecraft is to take astronauts to the Moon in the coming years -- the first to set foot on its surface since the last Apollo mission in 1972.
- While in lunar orbit, flight controllers will monitor key systems and perform checkouts while in the environment of deep space, the agency said.
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MoCCAE highlights role of UAE Climate Change Research Network
SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT - The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) organized an awareness session on the UAE...
- The network aims to support collaborative research programs by creating a platform for engaging the academic and scientific community.
- Drawing the participation of 100 attendees, the event explored several key topics, including promoting science and policy engagement for climate action.
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UAE University’s agriculture college launches campaign to cut food waste
AL AIN, UAE - The College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine at the United Arab Emirates University launched an awareness...
- The program is targeting schools and universities to educate students about the need to reduce food waste.
- The studies conducted in the food court showed that over 50 kilograms of foods is wasted daily during breakfast and lunch.
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ESA to announce name of history’s first ‘parastronaut’ soon
Paris, France---The first astronaut -- or astronauts -- with a physical disability could be announced as soon as Wednesday, according...
- People with physical disabilities have previously been excluded from one of the most exclusive and demanding jobs on Earth -- and beyond -- due to strict selection requirements.
- After carrying out a feasibility study, the ESA said potential candidates could include people with deficiencies in their lower limbs, whether from amputation or congenital defects
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Swiss regret COP27 going soft on top polluters
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - Switzerland regretted Sunday that the COP27 climate summit outcome does not impose obligations on the highest greenhouse...
- There was disappointment in some quarters over COP27's stand on cutting emissions.
- There were concerns that no resolutions were passed on phasing out coal and reducing subsidies for oil and gas
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Indonesian Govt, 3 organizations to protect marine environment
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Indonesian Government, G42, a UAE-based AI and cloud computing company, a global nonprofit OceanX and...
- The project recognizes the importance of mapping of marine resources through advanced technologies to protect and preserve the ocean environment.
- The project intends to provide marine genomics applications by G42 Healthcare in support of OceanX’s social welfare mission.
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COP27 focuses on ways and means to feed 8 billion people
The adaptation and agriculture thematic day at COP27 focused on how the world will feed eight billion people.
- A series of sessions and initiatives shed light on pathways forward on adaptation and climate resilient agriculture.
- The focus comes at a particularly challenging year for food security.
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Tropical Storm Nicole delays launch of NASA Moon rocket
After two launch attempts were scrubbed this summer because of technical problems, the rocket had to be returned to the Vehicle...
- A senior official at the US space agency said that a launch attempt, which had been scheduled for November 14, will now take place on November 16
- Some experts have voiced concern that the rocket, which is estimated to cost several billion dollars, could be damaged by debris from the hurricane if it remains exposed
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‘UAE to reveal implementation map of Net Zero 2050 at COP27’
Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri said the UAE’s participation in the 27th session of...
- A UAE minister said the COP27 focuses on financing and ensuring equitable participation of developing countries in climate action efforts.
- She said the UAE will invite the world to participate in the efforts to spread and use renewable energy.
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21 Saudi Universities figure in Times Higher Education list
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The number of Saudi universities in the Times Classification of Specializations increased to 21 Saudi universities,...
- Saudi universities are distinguished in 10 major disciplines out of the 11 majors in which international universities are ranked.
- The Kingdom’s universities rankings include 47 in physical sciences, 56 in computer science and 57 in engineering.
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NASA capsule brings to Earth first major asteroid sample
Dugway, United States-- A seven-year space voyage came to its climactic end Sunday when a NASA capsule landed in the desert...
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Largest asteroid samples brought to Earth
Scientists hope the samples will provide a better understanding of the formation of our solar system and how Earth became...
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World must understand AI, curb its risk, says UK Deputy PM
NEW YORK, US - The United Kingdom will be holding a summit on artificial intelligence (AI) so that nations can...
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MBRSC key in elevating UAE’s space exploration status
"With the successful accomplishment of Sultan Al Neyadi’s mission to space, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre has completed another...
- Sheikh Hamdan praises MBRSC team for ensuring Sultan Al Neyadi's mission success
- 'Zayed 2' mission showcases Emirati capabilities and marks a significant milestone, he adds
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UAE spending in space sector surges by 6.6%: survey
Dubai, UAE - The total spending in the UAE's space sector witnessed a 6.61 percent increase compared to the previous...
- The survey highlighted a 14.8 percent rise in research and development (R&D) spending
- It also revealed an 83.6 percent increase in scientific publications related to the space sector
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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...
- More than 90 percent of all the pink diamonds ever found were discovered at the recently closed Argyle mine in the remote northwest of Australia.
- By measuring the age of elements in the crystals, the researchers determined that Argyle was 1.3bn years old -- meaning the diamonds came up 100m years later than thought.