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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CES show highlights: Robo-dogs, self-sailing boat, brain tech
The CES tech show in Las Vegas closed its 2022 edition on Friday, after pushing ahead with a significantly downsized...
- French startup Wisear is working on technology that detects the signals that zip between the brain and certain muscles, in order to use them to operate connected devices
- The Boston Dynamics robot dogs -- the ones compared to the killer four-legged bot in a dystopian "Black Mirror" episode -- are back and this time they are going to the metaverse
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Omicron variant spread due to mix of factors
Omicron transmitted very efficiently between people due to a number of reason including make-up of the Covid-19 variant and increased...
- Omicron's mutations allow the virus to adhere to human cells more easily
- People can be reinfected either if they had a previous infection or if they've been vaccinated says WHO
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‘Ocean battery’ targets renewable energy dilemma
Amid the growing push away from climate-warming energy sources like coal, stockpiling green energy is key, experts say.
- Amid the growing push away from climate-warming energy sources like coal, stockpiling green energy is key, experts say
- Bliek's "ocean battery" relies on massive flexible bladders on the seabed, which are filled up with seawater by the wind farm
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Women’s periods may be slightly late after Covid vaccine: study
Period cycles generally last about 28 days, but the precise amount varies from one woman to another, as well as...
- But the number of days of bleeding was not affected, according to the research carried out on nearly 4,000 individuals and published in "Obstetrics & Gynecology."
- The study can also help counter anti-vaccine misinformation on the topic, which is rampant on social media
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Most countries may soon see annual heat extremes every two years
The researchers found that 92 percent of 165 countries studied will experience extremely hot annual temperatures every two years.
- Current plans would see emissions increase 13.7 percent by 2030, according to the United Nations climate change body UNFCCC
- Ideally, when they should fall by roughly half to keep the Paris Agreement warming limit of 1.5C within reach
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Calling Omicron ‘mild’ is a mistake, warns WHO chief
Just under 9.5 million new Covid-19 cases were reported to the WHO last week — a record, up 71 percent...
- Ninety-two of the WHO's 194 member states missed its vaccination target of 40 percent of the population by the end of 2021
- However, 36 of them had not even vaccinated 10 percent of the population, largely due to being unable to access doses
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Omicron surge may lead to newer, more dangerous variants: WHO
A top WHO official has sounded an ominous note of caution, that the soaring infection rates could have the opposite...
- Europe has recorded around 100 million Covid cases since the start of 2020, and more than 5 million new cases in the last week of 2021
- Britain on Tuesday faced warnings of an impending hospital crisis due to staff shortages caused by a wave of Omicron infections
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Space business takes centerstage as CES tech show begins
The display of technology like the life-size model Dream Chaser ship at the CES tech show is a sharp signal...
- Companies have proposed a series of ideas which until recently sounded like long shots, such as asteroid mining
- They have also suggested less far-fetched biomedical applications or production of some types of technology
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World’s first ‘wooden’ satellite set for launch in 2023
A team of developers from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry Co said satellite that uses wood is cheaper than the...
- The development of the satellite is aimed at harnessing the the environmental friendliness and low cost of wood in space development.
- Its outside will be covered in wood and solar cells, and it will hold an electronic substrate inside.
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US further delays 5G rollout to study impact on aircraft safety
US authorities have asked telecom operators AT&T and Verizon to delay their 5G rollout for up to two weeks. The...
- The US rollout of the high-speed mobile broadband technology had been set for December 5
- However, it was delayed to January 5 after Airbus and Boeing raised concerns about potential interference with altitude devices
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UAE space sector localization: Strata Manufacturing delivers MBZ-SAT Satellite components
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Strata Manufacturing (Strata) and Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) have established a local satellite component...
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Saudi astronauts successfully complete space trip
The spacecraft successfully landed in the Atlantic Ocean, marking the Kingdom's entry into the league of a small number of...
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Saudi astronaut concludes pioneering space research
The experiments by Barnawi, focused on understanding the behavior of immune cells in space, could lead to the prevention and...
- The experiments, focused on understanding the behavior of immune cells in space, could lead to the prevention and early treatment of certain diseases
- The latest initiatives reflect the Kingdom's commitment to space exploration and investment in STEM, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030
China launches mission with first civilian to space station
Shenzhou-16 is the first mission to Tiangong since it entered its "application and development" stage, authorities said. Shenzhou-16 will carry out...
- The Shenzhou-16 crew took off atop a Long March 2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China at 9:31 am (0131 GMT)
- The launch was a "complete success" and the "astronauts are in good condition", said Zou Lipeng, director of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
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Saudi Arabia enters a new era of tech and innovation
“The Kingdom advanced 15 places in the Global Innovation Index in 2022. Winning prizes and top ranks in international competitions...
- The Kingdom advanced 15 ranks in the Global Innovation Index in 2022, a clear indicator of the emerging innovative era
- Saudi Arabia’s commitment to the innovation sector includes a 2.5% GDP investment by 2040, as announced by its Crown Prince