World’s biggest flying lab comes to Asia on air pollution mission
Clark, Philippines - NASA has kicked off a series of marathon flights in Asia with the world's biggest flying laboratory, in...Global Health Science
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...Science
Saudi mega power plant still seeking takers
The Ras Al Khair plant produces 1.05 million cu m of desalinated water per day and generates 2.65 GW of...Saudi Arabia was planning to sell 60 percent stake in the Ras Al Khair plant and raise $2 billion
However, bidders backed out after considering several factors, including the plant’s age and its waning technology
Mars rocks boost case for ancient life
The six-wheeled robot collected its first sample, dubbed "Montdenier" on September 6, and its second, "Montagnac" from the same rock...The six-wheeled robot collected its first sample, dubbed "Montdenier" on September 6, and its second, "Montagnac" from the same rock on September 8
Both samples, slightly wider than a pencil in diameter and about six centimeters long, are now stored in sealed tubes in the rover's interior.
GCC in hot pursuit of 2050 emission goals
The GCC nations are looking at the $500-billion market for Green Hydrogen by 2050, but will it be enough?IRENA says GCC countries need to invest up to $148 billion each year until 2050 to meet the goals of the Paris agreement
DNV expects clean-energy expenditure to increase by around 70 percent between 2019 and 2030 to $1.9tn
Saudi institute invests $500,000 to research farming in space
The equity investment was reportedly a part of Interstellar Lab's latest $3-million seed round.The non-profit FII Institute has made the investment in the French firm Interstellar Lab
The Paris-based firm designs closed-loop bio domes for sustaining life on Earth, the moon, and Mars
AstraZeneca: Nerve disorder a rare side effect
The European Medicines Agency has listed the neurological disorder Guillain-Barre syndrome, which can cause temporary paralysis, as a "very rare"...Guillain-Barre Syndrome was a "very rare" side effect, occurring in under one in 10,000 people
The disorder is a nerve inflammation that may cause temporary paralysis and difficulty breathing
Aramco to partner with Aveva for sustainability
Aramco, with this partnership, will focus on driving sustainability in the region through digital transformation.The partnership will help Aveva establish its largest digital hub, with R&D capability, in the Middle East
It will also enrich Saudi Arabia’s knowledge economy by incorporating research from prominent universities across the kingdom
Boursa Kuwait launches ESG reporting guide
Through it, the bourse aims to drive the embrace of Corporate Sustainability in the Kuwaiti capital market.The guide will introduce the ESG universe to companies listed on the stock exchange
It will also highlight the benefits of ESG disclosure and best practices
UAE, Brazil discuss cooperation in space field
UAE’s Ambassador to Brazil, Saleh Ahmed Al Suwaidi, discussed the ties with Brazilian space agency AEB’s President Carlos Moura. He...The two countries discussed various possible areas for cooperation in the space sector
Brazil also thanked the UAE for its inclusion of space-science topics in Expo 2020 Dubai
Success rocks: NASA’s US$2.75bn Perseverance ‘pays’
The rover succeeds in its second attempt to scoop up a piece of Martian rock for future analysis by scientists...The rover succeeds in its second attempt to scoop up a piece of Martian rock for future analysis by scientists on Earth
Perseverance, NASA's latest Mars rover, had landed on the planet's Jezero crater in February
Global cost of dementia to cross $1.7trn by 2030
The disease, which robs people of their "memories, independence and dignity", is on the rise worldwide but few countries are...Figure is set to rise to 78 million by 2030 and 139 million by 2050 as the population grows older
Yet only a quarter of countries worldwide have a national strategy for supporting people with dementia and their families
