Birth of a solar system observed for first time
The new planetary system is forming around the baby star HOPS-315 -- which resembles our own Sun in its youth...Science
Possible interstellar object zooming through Solar System: ESA
Excited astronomers are still refining their calculations, but the object appears to be zooming at a speed up to 60...Science
New WEF report reveals technologies to impact world in the next five years
TIANJIN, CHINA - The World Economic Forum on Tuesday announced its annual list of breakthrough technologies with the greatest potential...The new technologies include flexible batteries, generative AI and sustainable aviation fuel.
These would be disruptive, attractive to investors, researchers, and achieve considerable scale within five years.
FANR highlights cybersecurity framework of Barakah nuclear plant in meeting
VIENNA, AUSTRIA - The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) is taking part in an international conference organized by the...In the event participants from 94 countries and seven global organizations discuss measures to protect against cyber-attacks on nuclear facilities.
UAE's nuclear regulation body has carried out regular inspections of Barakah Power Plant and observed exercises to test the efficacy of cybersecurity plans.
Saudi astronauts Rayana Bernawi, Ali Al-Qarni, Mariam Fardous, Ali Al-Ghamdi return home
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi astronauts Rayana Bernawi, Ali Al-Qarni, Mariam Fardous, and Ali Al-Ghamdi arrived in Riyadh today...Saudi astronauts Rayana Bernawi and Ali Al-Qarni returned to earth on May 31 from the ISS, where they conducted 14 research experiments on microgravity
Al Qarni undertook an experiment on cloud seeding, wherein he combined salt crystals with moist air within a controlled environment
Next ‘A Call From Space’ event with Sultan Alneyadi being held In Ras Al Khaimah
Dubai, UAE - The next edition of ‘A Call from Space’, an exclusive event featuring Emirati astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi is...The event will provide attendees from schools, universities and government entities the opportunity to interact live with AlNeyadi
AlNeyadi has been on the ISS for more than three months now, marking a significant milestone in Arab space exploration
UAE highlights efforts in space sector at UN committee meet
ABU DHABI, UAE - A high-level UAE delegation at the 66th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful...The UAE highlighted the significance of the peaceful use of outer space, acknowledging the right of all member states to develop their capabilities.
The UAE also focused on the importance of international collaboration to ensure space technologies benefit humanity in times of disaster.
How chocolate could counter climate change
Biochar, a substance produced by heating the cocoa husks in oxygen-free environment, could be used to capture 2.6 billion of...While the biochar industry is still in its infancy, the technology offers a novel way to remove carbon from the Earth's atmosphere, experts say.
Across Europe, biochar projects have begun to multiply. The biochar industry federation says production is set to almost double to 90,000 tons this year compared with 2022.
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...Strata Manufacturing will play a vital role by supplying locally built components for MBZ-SAT, the region's high-accuracy, high-resolution imaging satellite
The satellite will be equipped with premium-grade aluminium honeycomb panels, ensuring resilience against extreme temperatures and radiation.
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...The spacecraft successfully landed in the Atlantic Ocean, marking the Kingdom's entry into the league of a small number of countries conducting space science missions
The mission achieved the Kingdom's ambition to contribute to scientific research, to benefit from the promising opportunities offered by the global space sector and its industries
Global action needed to reduce ‘extinction risk’ from AI, say experts
A one-line statement signed by dozens of specialists, including Sam Altman whose firm OpenAI created the ChatGPT bot, said tackling...ChatGPT has demonstrated an ability to generate essays, poems and conversations from the briefest of prompts -- and sparking billions of dollars in investments.
Critics and insiders have raised the alarm over everything from biased algorithms to the possibility of massive job losses as AI-powered automation seeps into daily life.
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
