More microplastics in glass bottles than plastic
For water, both flat and sparkling, the amount of microplastic was relatively low in all cases, ranging from 4.5 particles...Science
IBM claims ‘real world’ edge in quantum computing race
San Francisco, United States -- Technology veteran IBM on Tuesday laid out a plan to have a "practical" quantum computer...Technology Business Economy Science
UAE launches its second nanosatellite DEWA SAT-2
DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) successfully launched its second nanosatellite, DEWA SAT-2, aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9...The launch of DEWA SAT-2 underlines the firm's commitment in using space technologies to improve the operations and maintenance of electricity and water networks.
The nanosatellite was designed and developed by Emiratis at DEWA’s Research and Development Center, in collaboration with NanoAvionics in Lithuania.
G7 starts ‘difficult’ climate talks on fossil fuel commitments
Sapporo, Japan--G7 allies kicked off two days of "difficult" climate talks in northern Japan on Saturday, facing pressure to show progress...Differences have deepened among the group as the energy crisis caused by the Ukraine war squeezes G7 countries
The G7 climate statement draft, seen by AFP, recognizes the primary need to accelerate the clean energy transition
3D-printed rocket maker to focus on bigger vehicle for commercial launches
Terran 1 was made using the world's largest 3D metal printers and was powered by engines using liquid oxygen and...Relativity Space said it was shifting its focus from Terran 1 to a larger, reusable 3D-printed rocket known as Terran R, which is scheduled to launch in 2026
Relativity Space has signed commercial launch contracts worth $1.65 billion for the Terran R, according to Ellis, who co-founded the company in 2015
UAE’s Rashid Rover to land on Moon on April 25
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center in UAE said that Rashid Rover, onboard the HAKUTO-R Mission 1 Lunar Lander, is...During the landing sequence, the Lander will perform a braking burn, firing its main propulsion system to decelerate from orbit.
Utilizing a series of pre-set commands, the Lander will adjust its altitude and reduce velocity to make a soft landing.
NASA unveils ‘Mars’ habitat for year-long experiments on Earth
The volunteers will live inside a 1,700 square-foot (160 square-meter) home for one year, dubbed "Mars Dune Alpha," which includes...The facility, created for three planned experiments called the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA), is located at NASA's massive research base in Texas
Four volunteers will begin the first trial this summer, during which NASA will monitor their physical and mental health to understand humans' fortitude for such a long isolation
China to subject new AI products to ‘security assessment’
China has announced ambitious plans to become a global leader in the field of AI by 2030, and consultancy group...The draft law aims to ensure "the healthy development and standardised application of generative AI technology."
AI generated content, it continued, must "reflect core socialist values, and must not contain content on subversion of state power."
DEWA to launch second nanosatellite for remote sensing this month
Dubai, UAE--Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has completed preparations to launch its second nanosatellite for remote sensing applications in...The satellite will blast off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California and will be launched by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
DEWA's Research and Development Centre designed and developed the nanosatellite in cooperation with NanoAvionics in Lithuania
Two Saudi astronauts, one of whom a woman, will launch into space on May 9
Barnawi and fellow astronaut Ali Al-Qarni will blast off from Florida on a private mission to the ISS, the officials...Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al-Qarni will blast off from Florida on a private mission to the International Space Station
Woman astronaut Barnawi's trip to space is being seen as Saudi Arabia’s latest bid to revamp its ultra-conservative image
This March sets a temperature record for second-warmest month ever
Paris, France--Earth had its second-warmest March on record with Antarctic sea ice shrinking to its second-lowest extent, the EU's climate...A report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service said temperatures were above average over southern and central Europe and below average over most of northern Europe
Climate scientists have been warning that global warming is causing sea ice to decline and sea levels to rise, and that dangerous tipping points could be reached
WMO urges more investment in integrated weather, climate services
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - The global transition to renewable energy will require greater investment in integrated weather and climate services, the...This investment is critical to ensure that energy infrastructure is resilient to climate-related shocks.
WMO is stepping up its activities to promote tailored weather and climate information, and forecasts.
