‘I don’t have a voice in my head’: Life with no inner monologue
Paris, France - Mel May only realised she was different while reading a news article one day. "Wait, what? Some...
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Japan puts world’s most accurate clock on sale for $3.3 million
The "Aether clock OC 020" is so precise that it would take 10 billion years for it to deviate by...
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NASA delays rocket launch to moon due to fuel leakage
After the latest delay, there are backup opportunities on Monday or Tuesday. After that, the next launch window will not...
- Though the area around the launch site was closed to the public, an estimated 400,000 people had gathered nearby to see the launch.
- Early Saturday, launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson had given the go-ahead to start filling the rocket's tanks with cryogenic fuel.
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DEWA’s R&D Center registers patent for robotic carrier
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) 's Research and Development (R&D) Center has registered its sixth patent for a user-friendly...
- DEWA's robotic carrier can transport glass panels or sensitive materials that require close care.
- The robotic carrier can lift solar photovoltaic panels easily from any surface.
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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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Antarctic sea ice hits lowest winter maximum on record, says data
WASHINGTON, US - The sea ice around Antarctica likely had a record low surface area when it was at its maximum...
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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
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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...
- Sheikh Khaled congratulated Sultan Al Neyadi and other members of the family on the success of the historic mission
- He also praised the work of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in planning the mission and ensuring its success
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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