Japan’s Moon craft SLIM revives after lunar night
TOKYO, JAPAN – Japan's Moon lander has produced another surprise by waking up after the two-week lunar night, the country's space...Business Global Science
US lunar landing a ‘historic achievement’, says Biden
Washington, US - President Joe Biden on Saturday hailed the landing of a US spacecraft on the Moon as a historic...Science
UAE to host International Conference on Space Operations next year
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC) announced that it will host the 17th International Conference on Space Operations (SpaceOps...Scientists, practitioners, engineers and leaders in the space industry will participate in the event.
UAE’s Mars 2117 Strategy seeks to be the first to establish a human colony on the Red Planet.
Omicron sub-variant found in 57 countries : WHO
The fast spreading and heavily mutated Omicron variant has rapidly become the dominant variant worldwide since it was first detected...The fast spreading and heavily mutated Omicron variant has rapidly become the dominant variant worldwide since it was first detected in southern Africa 10 weeks ago
In its weekly epidemiological update, the WHO said that the Omicron counts several sub-lineages: BA.1, BA.1.1, BA.2 and BA.3.
World’s first hydrogen-powered flying boat, ‘THE JET,’ set to launch in Dubai
Swiss based start-up THE JET ZeroEmission announced that it has inked an agreement with Zenith Marine Services LLC, a UAE...‘THE JET’ features cutting-edge characteristics and technologies, making it capable of flying in silence over the waters at a cruising speed of 40 knots
The flying boat’s cutting-edge fuel cell technology will be delivered in Dubai for a historic inaugural flight, during the next COP28 UAE preparatory meetings
5G fears: US airports land into trouble
In the United States, the 5G usage near airports have been opposed by many airlines, which claim that it may...Canada adopts C-band technology, same as the US, but typically restricts hazardous signals near airports.
Several Arab countries have already embraced 5G, and others will follow once they reap the financial benefits of selling licenses to telecom companies.
More than 200 new species found in Mekong region: WWF
Scientists discovered more than 200 new species across the greater Mekong region in 2020, according to a WWF report, despite...The finds include a new primate, a colorless cavefish and an iridescent snake with an unusual non-overlapping pattern of scales.
The greater Mekong region, with landscapes ranging from jungles to mountains and karst formations, is a hugely important biodiversity hotspot.
Green hydrogen planes will only limit CO2 emissions: Study
If all aircraft started using green hydrogen on eligible routes, it would 'reduce aviation's carbon emissions by 31 percent in...The aviation industry hopes that hydrogen planes can be use for decarbonisation
Airbus has targeted 2035 to bring hydrogen passenger aircraft to the market
Reducing poverty changes baby brain development: Study
The research team recruited 1,000 low-income mothers and their newborn babies in four US cities for the randomized control trial.Babies had more brain activity associated with thinking and learning when their low-income mothers receive monthly cash support
Growing up in poverty puts children at risk for lower school achievement, reduced earnings, and even poorer health
Omicron led Covid-19 to endemic stage in Europe: WHO
Omicron leads to less severe infection among vaccinated people, has raised long-awaited hopes to bring an end to Covid-19 pandemic.Omicron could infect 60 percent of Europeans by March according to WHO
Covid-19 is starting to shift from a pandemic to a more manageable endemic illness like seasonal flu
Sharjah University, AUS to launch research for sustainable energy solutions
The Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) revealed an ambitious plan to be executed in cooperation with the...A proposed solution is to convert the generated hydrogen into fuels and chemicals for easier transportation.
AUS scientists are researching the production and use of various hydrogen-carrying molecules in industry.
Salem AlMarri promoted as Director of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre
Salem Humaid AlMarri, Deputy Director General of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), has been promoted as the Director General...The decision was issued by Dubai Crown Prince and President of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
With over 15 years of experience, AlMarri has been responsible for ensuring the success of various programs within the UAE National Space Program.
