European Parliament approves ‘pioneering’ rules to govern AI
Senior European Union officials say the rules, first proposed in 2021, will protect citizens from the risks of a technology...
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Scientists launch hub to channel quantum power for good
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Scientists will work to channel the huge emerging power of quantum computers for the common good at a...
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Saudi Crown Prince unveils designs for futuristic city The Line
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Chairman of the NEOM Board of Directors, Monday announced the designs of...
- THE LINE is a civilizational revolution that puts humans first, providing an unprecedented urban living experience while preserving the surrounding nature
- The designs of THE LINE embody how urban communities will be in the future in an environment free from roads, cars and emissions
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Testing of Barakah Nuclear Plant’s last unit successful
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation has successfully completed the Hot Functional Testing on Unit Four, the last of its four...
- Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation successfully completes Hot Functional Testing on the last of its four units of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant
- Results demonstrate that all systems perform in accordance with the highest quality and safety standards under normal operating conditions
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Saudi Arabia signs Artemis Accords for space exploration
Saudi Arabia announced joining Artemis Accords, affirming its commitment to sustainable space exploration guided by a common set of principles...
- Saudi Arabia is the 21st country and the fourth Middle Eastern nation to join the Accords
- Artemis relies on an international coalition to achieve a historic vision for space exploration
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Webb Telescope’s images contain new insights
The James Webb Space Telescope's first images aren't just breathtaking they contain a wealth of scientific insights and clues that...
- Webb captured the signature of water, along with previously undetected evidence of clouds, haze and regions of star formation
- Astronomers will use Webb to delve deeper into specifics about "planetary nebulae" like these, which spew out clouds of gas and dust
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James Webb Space Telescope opens its eyes on the universe
Distant galaxies, bright nebulae, and a faraway giant gas planet are among the observatory's first targets.
- Distant galaxies, bright nebulae, and a faraway giant gas planet are among the observatory's first targets
- NASA chief Bill Nelson has promised the "deepest image of our Universe that has ever been taken."
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AI set to play key role in fight against climate change
Most of the public and private sector leaders believe that Artificial Intelligence is a valuable asset in fight against climate...
- Most of the public and private sector leaders believe that Artificial Intelligence is valuable asset in fight against climate change but insufficient expertize remains a challenge
- A latest Boston Consulting Group report cited the limited availability of AI solutions as a roadblock. It also pointed to lack of confidence in AI-related data
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Horseshoe crab vital for vaccine safety
Their bright blue blood has been essential for testing the safety of biomedical products since the 1970s, when it replaced...
- Around 10 percent of the population is lost each year as their exposed undersides bake in the Sun.
- Every year around 500,000 horseshoe crabs are harvested and bled for a chemical called Limulus Amebocyte Lysate, vital for testing against a type of bacteria.
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Metaverse can contribute $4bn to UAE economy
The Dubai Metaverse Strategy anticipates that 42,000 jobs will be virtualized through the metaverse by 2030 while also improving resident...
- The Dubai Metaverse Strategy, which was recently announced, aims to raise the metaverse sector's contribution to the UAE's economy to $4b by 2030
- Dubai companies like Emirates, Damac and others are already betting big on this world, and many more are expected to join the pack
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Saudi-Italian space agencies ink pact on cooperation
The Saudi Space Commission and the Italian Space Agency sign a memorandum of understanding for enhancing cooperation in the field...
- Saudi Space Commission, Italian Space Agency sign an MoU to enhance cooperation in space-related activities for peaceful purpose
- Federation of Saudi Chambers and General Confederation of Italian Industry ink an MoU to establish a joint Italian-Saudi business council
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Iraq’s summer of ‘hell’ has just begun
Umm Mohammed, 74, waves a fan back and forth to cool down, but in the blistering heat of Iraq's southern...
- While Basra is used to scorching summers, this year it has started sooner than expected, bringing misery to residents in a city also plagued by chronic electricity shortages
- Chronic power cuts are exacerbated in the summer, and only those who can afford private generators are able to keep their fridges or air conditioning units running
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AlNeyadi conducts over 200 research experiments on board ISS
ABU DHABI, UAE - Over the course of a six-month space mission on board the International Space Station (ISS), UAE...
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UAE astronaut Al Neyadi’s return to earth delayed
Dubai, UAE - UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi's return journey from the International Space Station (ISS) has encountered a delay...
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From the Moon to the Sun: India launches next space mission
Sriharikota, India - The latest mission in India's ambitious space programme blasted off Saturday on a voyage towards the centre of...
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Australian doctors find live parasitic worm in woman’s brain
It was an eight-centimetre (three-inch) roundworm, called Ophidascaris robertsi, which researchers said was a common parasite in kangaroos and carpet...
- Baffled doctors performed an MRI scan on the 64-year-old Australian woman after she began suffering memory lapses, noticing an "atypical lesion" at the front of her brain
- Researchers believe the woman was infected after foraging for edible shrubs near her house, which were likely contaminated with parasitic larvae shed in snake faeces
NASA and SpaceX postpone launch of ISS crew rotation mission
Dubbed Crew-7, the mission will be commanded by American Jasmin Moghbeli and includes Andreas Mogensen of Denmark, Satoshi Furukawa of...
- NASA said the mission was "standing down" from a scheduled Friday launch time, but did not provide a reason for the move
- Lift-off is planned from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with a backup opportunity at 07:04 GMT on Sunday
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UAE astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi studies cardiorespiratory impact in space
Dubai, UAE - The UAE astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi on Wednesday participated in a cardiovascular study to examine cardiorespiratory impact in...
- The experiment is a critical analysis of the impact of microgravity on cardiovascular and respiratory functions
- Through the experiment, astronauts aboard the ISS monitor their heart rate, blood pressure,, and ECG using a bio-monitor shirt