AI helps UK woman rediscover lost voice after 25 years
London, United Kingdom -- A British woman suffering from motor neuron disease who lost her ability to speak is once...Technology Technology Science
Astronomers discover blazing Betelgeuse has companion star
Paris, France - Since at least the time of the ancient Egyptians, people across the world have gazed up in...Science
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
India first nation to land spacecraft near Moon’s south pole
The landing of the unmanned Chandrayaan-3, which means "Mooncraft" in Sanskrit, comes days after a Russian probe crashed in the...The Chandrayaan-3 mission has captivated public attention since launching nearly six weeks ago in front of thousands of cheering spectators.
Chandrayaan-3 took much longer to reach the Moon than the Apollo missions in the 1960s and 1970s, which arrived in a matter of days.
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince launches KAUST’s new strategy
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister and Chairman of KAUST Board...Strategy aims to transform research into economically productive innovations by focusing on national priorities for research, development and innovation.
It aims to strengthen KAUST’s partnerships with both the public and private sectors, which will contribute to achieving the objectives of Vision 2030.
Saudi CST urges public for feedback on ‘space use plan’ for frequency spectrum
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has urged the public to provide their views on its space...It has given all "interested parties" in the kingdom and outside a time until September 10 next month to provide views and observations
Early this year, CST announced the formation of a Space Entrepreneurship Alliance to achieve growth and sustainability in the sector
Iran first Islamic country to have modern observatory, says official
TEHRAN, IRAN – Iran is the first Islamic country to possess a very modern observatory, the head of the Institute...The head of the Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences said that Iran lacked the resources to build an observatory.
He added that an observatory is like a living entity, and continuous work and progress are necessary for proper functioning.
Two UAE astronauts conduct spacewalk training at NASA’s neutral buoyancy lab
Houston, United States - As part of NASA’s 2021 astronaut candidate class training programme, Emirati astronauts Nora Al Matrooshi and...AlMatrooshi and AlMulla’s training in the NBL, the world's largest indoor pool used for simulated spacewalk is a crucial phase on the way to completing their astronaut training
Spacewalks are a cornerstone of both current and future space exploration missions, making the Emirati astronauts training at the NBL vital to their future role in space missions
Russia launches first Moon mission in nearly 50 years
The spacecraft, which will remain on the Moon for a year, will be tasked with "taking (samples) and analysing the...The rocket with the Luna-25 probe lifted off at 02:10 am Moscow time (2310 GMT Thursday) from the Vostochny Cosmodrome
The spacecraft is due to reach lunar orbit in five days, It will then spend between three and seven days choosing the right spot for landing
UAE focuses on developing a national astronaut team
"Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi is currently on the longest space mission in Arab history ... This mission has elevated the...As Emirati Sultan Al Neyadi completes Arab's longest space mission and first ISS spacewalk, UAE's Astronaut Program now boasts four qualified astronauts
MBRSC plans a mid-2024 launch for the advanced MBZ-SAT as UAE strengthens space ties with Bahrain, Kuwait, and seeks collaborations with Egypt and Saudi Arabia
UAE and UN to boost climate action cooperation in run up to COP28
New York, US--The UAE and the UN have discussed joint cooperation and partnership on government experience exchange, global climate action...The UAE delegation noted the country's initiatives in development including government work, capacity building and exchange of expertise
They also discussed opportunities to boost cooperation in international initiatives, maximizing the positive impact of climate action around the world
UAE and Egypt to boost cooperation in higher education, scientific research
Cairo, Egypt-- The UAE and Egypt are looking to ramp up cooperation in the fields of higher education and scientific...The Egyptian minister noted the depth of the ties across all levels between the two countries, especially in scientific, cultural and educational fields
The UAE official applauded the relations between the UAE and Egypt, noting the latter's role in the education field and stressing UAE's resolve to deepen ties
