First orbital rocket launched from Europe crashes seconds after blast-off
Oslo, Norway -- The first orbital rocket launched from continental Europe crashed seconds after blast-off Sunday, in a closely watched...
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UAE’s satellite, developed by Emirati engineers, launched from California to aid disaster relief and earth observation
With cutting-edge features like high-resolution imaging and electric jet propulsion, MBZ-SAT will enhance environmental surveillance, disaster management, and infrastructure monitoring,...
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NASA readies for Saturday Moon rocket launch attempt
Liftoff is scheduled for 2:17 pm local time (1817 GMT) from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with the potential for...
- NASA has also been working to correct the technical difficulties that lead to the last-minute delay of the launch
- If the mission goes ahead Saturday, the Orion capsule fixed atop the rocket will spend 37 days in space
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New type of proton aurora around Mars observed by UAE mission
Dubai, UAE: The Emirates Mars Mission, the first interplanetary exploration undertaken by an Arab nation, has made first observations of...
- The spatially variable ‘patchy’ proton aurora potentially triggers new insights into unexpected behaviors in the Martian atmosphere.
- This new patchy type of proton aurora is formed when the solar wind directly impacts Mars’ dayside upper atmosphere and emits ultraviolet light as it slows down.
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New launch attempt Saturday for NASA’s Moon rocket
The highly anticipated uncrewed mission dubbed Artemis 1 will bring the United States a step closer to returning astronauts to...
- he goal of Artemis 1, named after the twin sister of Apollo, is to test the 322-foot (98-meter) Space Launch System rocket and Orion crew capsule that sits on top
- Mannequins equipped with sensors are standing in for astronauts on the mission and will record acceleration, vibration and radiation levels
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UN says half of world’s health facilities lack basic hygiene
Sketching a dire picture of the world’s healthcare facilities, the United Nations has said that nearly four billion people are...
- The report said the newly established global estimate, based on data from 40 countries, presents an "alarming picture" of the state of hygiene in health facilities
- Facilities in sub-Saharan Africa were lagging, with only 37 percent having handwashing facilities with soap and water at toilets
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NASA shoots for the Moon, on its way to Mars
Between 100,000 and 200,000 spectators are expected to attend the launch of NASA's most powerful rocket yet, the uncrewed 98-meter...
- The goal of the flight, dubbed Artemis 1, is to test the SLS and the Orion crew capsule that sits atop the rocket.
- The capsule will orbit the Moon to see if the vessel is safe for people in future. At some point, Artemis will see a woman and a person of color walk on the Moon for the first time
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An overview of NASA’s Artemis 1 mission to the Moon
The giant Space Launch System rocket will make its maiden flight from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center in...
- The meticulously choreographed uncrewed flight should yield spectacular images as well as valuable scientific data
- Several on-board cameras will make it possible to follow the entire journey from multiple angles, including from the point of view of a passenger in the capsule
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Racing rodents to resolve mental health challenges
University of Richmond's rat drivers first dazzled the world with their ability to operate tiny cars back in 2019. They...
- The animals are part of a boundary-pushing project exploring the ways in which environmental enrichment sculpts the brain.
- When challenged with stressful tasks, the worker rats persisted longer than those conditioned to remain in a state of what psychologists call "learned helplessness."
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Saudi Arabia advances in education competitiveness index
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has progressed in the education, research, and innovation indicators per the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2022...
- The Kingdom’s ranking jumped to the 24th position in the report, compared to 32 in 2021.
- The Kingdom advanced two steps in the scientific infrastructure indicator, garnering the 30th position this year compared to 32nd position in 2021.
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Jordan, Tunisia explore higher education cooperation
Jordan Minister of Education, Higher Education and Scientific Research Wajih Owais on Tuesday met Tunisian ambassador in Amman Khalid Suhaili...
- Jordan Minister of Education, Higher Education and Scientific Research discussed about higher education with Tunisian ambassador in Amman
- The two officials deliberated upon the establishment of a universities forum between the two nations
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Earth’s water may have come from asteroids: study
In a new paper published in the journal Nature Astronomy, scientists said the Ryugu samples could give clues to the...
- Volatile and organic-rich C-type asteroids may have been one of the main sources of Earth's water, said the study by scientists from Japan
- In June, one group of researchers said they found organic material which showed that amino acids, may have been formed in space
First orbital rocket launched from Europe crashes seconds after blast-off
Oslo, Norway -- The first orbital rocket launched from continental Europe crashed seconds after blast-off Sunday, in a closely watched...
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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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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince attends reception for astronaut Al Neyadi
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended a reception for...
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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.
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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...
- Sheikh Mohamed and Mohammed bin Rashid greeted Al Neyadi upon his arrival at the new Abu Dhabi International Airport following a flight from the US
- Sultan Al Neyadi presented the President with a UAE flag that had accompanied him throughout his 186-day mission to the International Space Station