SpaceX Crew-7 returns after six-month mission on Space Station
Washington, United States - Four astronauts splashed down off Florida in the Gulf of Mexico on their return to Earth early...Science
Four space station crew members leave for Earth
WASHINGTON, US – Four astronauts left the International Space Station on Monday and were bound for Earth following a more than...Geostrategy Global Science
mRNA COVID vaccine experts awarded Nobel Medicine Prize
Kariko, 68, and Weissman, 64, longstanding colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania in the US, have won a slew of...While the prizewinning research dates back to 2005, the first vaccines to use the mRNA technology were those made by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna against Covid-19.
The mRNA vaccines, together with other COVID vaccines "have saved millions of lives and prevented severe disease in many more," the jury said
UN conference adopts plan to reduce harmful chemicals
PARIS, FRANCE - A new roadmap to reduce the environmental risks from chemicals and waste was adopted at a United Nations...The plan sets out 28 concrete targets and guidelines for key sectors across the entire lifecycle of chemicals, from production to waste.
It calls for a transition to more sustainable chemical alternatives, responsible management of chemicals in industry, agriculture and healthcare.
Politicians fail to understand scientific facts of climate, says expert
PARIS, FRANCE - Wavering ambition by governments and a growing belief that science is politically subjective are great causes for concern...Several extreme weather events have occurred in 2023, which the European Union's climate monitor says is likely to be the hottest in human history.
These underscores the urgency of slashing planet-heating greenhouse gas emissions to avert the catastrophic impacts of greater global warming.
Antarctic sea ice hits lowest winter maximum on record, says data
WASHINGTON, US - The sea ice around Antarctica likely had a record low surface area when it was at its maximum...The ice pack typically reaches its largest size during the colder winter months, so the September 10 reading will likely remain this year's maximum.
At its high-point this year, the sea ice was 1.03 million square kilometers smaller than the previous record.
NASA capsule brings to Earth first major asteroid sample
Dugway, United States-- A seven-year space voyage came to its climactic end Sunday when a NASA capsule landed in the desert...The sample, according to scientists, will provide a better understanding of the formation of our solar system and how Earth became habitable
NASA scientist Amy Simon said the sample return is "really historic" and it is the biggest sample NASA has brought back since the Apollo moon rocks
Largest asteroid samples brought to Earth
Scientists hope the samples will provide a better understanding of the formation of our solar system and how Earth became...Four years after its 2016 launch, the probe landed on the asteroid Bennu and collected roughly nine ounces (250 grams) of dust from its rocky surface.
Most of the sample will be conserved for study by future generations. Roughly one-fourth will be immediately used in experiments.
World must understand AI, curb its risk, says UK Deputy PM
NEW YORK, US - The United Kingdom will be holding a summit on artificial intelligence (AI) so that nations can...UK Deputy PM said that a summit, set for November, will aim to preempt the risks posed by frontier AI and explore how it can be used for public good.
One of the concerns highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister is the unprecedented speed at which AI is evolving having far-reaching implications.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince attends reception for astronaut Al Neyadi
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended a reception for...Sheikh Khaled congratulated Sultan Al Neyadi and other members of the family on the success of the historic mission
He also praised the work of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in planning the mission and ensuring its success
MBRSC key in elevating UAE’s space exploration status
"With the successful accomplishment of Sultan Al Neyadi’s mission to space, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre has completed another...Sheikh Hamdan praises MBRSC team for ensuring Sultan Al Neyadi's mission success
'Zayed 2' mission showcases Emirati capabilities and marks a significant milestone, he adds
UAE spending in space sector surges by 6.6%: survey
Dubai, UAE - The total spending in the UAE's space sector witnessed a 6.61 percent increase compared to the previous...The survey highlighted a 14.8 percent rise in research and development (R&D) spending
It also revealed an 83.6 percent increase in scientific publications related to the space sector