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  Paris (ESA) Sep 04, 2023 During his Huginn mission, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen will run two experiments focusing on sleeping in space: Circadian Light and Sleep in Orbit. Astronauts on the Space Station do a full circle of Earth every 90 minutes and experience 16 sunsets and sunrises every day. With this unearthly routine, astronauts can struggle to find a natural daily rhythm in space. The Space Station follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which helps keep a consistent schedule, along with regular wake-up and bedtime r ... read more |
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China solicits names for manned lunar exploration vehiclesBeijing (XNA) Sep 04, 2023 The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Thursday began to solicit names for the new vehicles of future manned lunar exploration missions. The public is invited to suggest names for the new generatio ... more  
SpaceX launches new batch of Space Defense Agency missile tracking satellitesWashington DC (UPI) Sep 2, 2023 SpaceX on Saturday successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Space Development Agency's newest batch of tiny missile defense satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. ... more  
China continues to make strides in space breeding techniqueBeijing (XNA) Sep 04, 2023 Upon a search for "space-bred seeds" on China's e-commerce giant JD.com, a stunning array of vegetables and fruits appears, each with remarkably positive user reviews. "My kid likes it a lot a ... more  
Another successful hot-fire test for Ariane 6 upper stageLampoldshausen, Germany (SPX) Sep 04, 2023 On September 1 2023, teams from ArianeGroup, the German Aerospace Center and the European Space Agency (ESA) successfully completed another hot-fire test on the test bench dedicated to the upper sta ... more |
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Japan postpones 'Moon Sniper' launch for third timeTokyo (AFP) Aug 28, 2023 Japan's space agency on Monday postponed for the third time the launch of its "Moon Sniper" lunar mission due to strong winds just half an hour before launch. ... more |
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Pulsar Fusion forms partnership with University of Michigan for electric propulsionLondon, UK (SPX) Aug 29, 2023 Electric propulsion, with a specific focus on Hall effect thrusters, has long been recognized as a foundational technology for space missions. Recognizing its potential, the UK Space Agency has rece ... more  
Myanmar crisis, South China Sea to headline ASEAN summitJakarta (AFP) Sept 4, 2023 Southeast Asian leaders will gather Tuesday in Indonesia for talks set to be dominated by the crisis in Myanmar and China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea. ... more 
US trade chief: Talking to China is no 'sign of weakness'Washington (AFP) Sept 3, 2023 Holding talks with Beijing officials is not a sign of weakness by Washington, the US commerce secretary said Sunday, adding that not talking can lead to greater tensions and misunderstanding. ... more  
Pakistan navy helicopter crash kills three crewIslamabad (AFP) Sept 4, 2023 A Pakistan navy helicopter crashed in a southwestern city on Monday after suffering a suspected mechanical fault, killing three crew members, the military said. ... more |
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 Iraq and IFC agree project to modernise Baghdad airport  
Ukraine air force says destroys 22 Russian drones in Odesa regionKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Sept 3, 2023 Ukraine's air force said early on Sunday it had destroyed 22 Russian drones in an overnight attack on the southern Odesa region. ... more |
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Iran adds Russian combat trainer jets to air force: mediaTehran (AFP) Sept 2, 2023 Iran's air force has received a batch of advanced Russian combat trainer jets to "improve the training and combat capability of the air force", local media reported Saturday. ... more 
Ukraine says Pskov UAV strike launched from inside Russian territoryWashington DC (UPI) Sep 1, 2023 Ukraine's Defense Ministry said Friday that attack drones that destroyed two Russian military transport jets and damaged two others at an airfield in Pskov east of Moscow were launched from Russian territory. ... more  
US approves $1.5 billion in armored vehicles to BulgariaWashington (AFP) Sept 1, 2023 The United States said Friday it had approved the sale of $1.5 billion in armored vehicles to Bulgaria, its latest major deal with an eastern NATO ally as war rages in Ukraine. ... more 
Japan's Defense Ministry seeks record $53B military budget for 2024Washington DC (UPI) Aug 31, 2023 The Japanese Defense Ministry on Thursday requested its largest-ever defense budget following record defense spending last year in response to threats from China, North Korea and Russia. ... more |
 Electric eels hold clue to new way to stimulate human cells  
Exodus begins at drenched Burning Man party in US desertBlack Rock City, United States (AFP) Sept 5, 2023 Revelers stuck in the mud for days at the Burning Man festival in Nevada finally began heading home on Monday after Mother Nature rained on their big party. ... more |
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Iran pilgrims among 18 dead in Iraq crashSamarra, Iraq (AFP) Sept 2, 2023 A collision between two minibuses killed 18 people, mostly Iranian pilgrims, north of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, medical officials said on Saturday. ... more  
Baidu leads public rollout of AI chatbots in ChinaBeijing (AFP) Aug 31, 2023 Tech giant Baidu launched China's first public artificial intelligence chatbot on Thursday, with ERNIE trained to censor highly sensitive topics for the ruling Communist Party such as the Tiananmen crackdown. ... more
Go with the flow -- or flee: Burners split over mud tacticsBlack Rock City, United States (AFP) Sept 4, 2023 The music kept blasting but not everyone was reveling this year at the Burning Man festival in the barren expanse of Nevada desert: rain turned the site into a muddy quagmire that made the festival a survival ordeal for some of the 70,000 participants. ... more 
China's Country Garden narrowly avoids default: BloombergBeijing (AFP) Sept 5, 2023 Struggling Chinese developer Country Garden has made multi-million-dollar interest payments on two outstanding loans, reports said Tuesday, narrowly avoiding what would have been its first default. ... more |
IMF chief hails 'productive' talks as China visit endsBeijing (AFP) Sept 4, 2023 The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday praised "productive and substantive" talks with top officials in China as she wrapped up a visit to the country. ... more 
Stocks down as traders await more China economic support measuresHong Kong (AFP) Sept 5, 2023 Equities fell Tuesday, with traders unable to build on the previous day's rally as they await fresh measures out of China to stimulate the economy and support the creaking property market. ... more 
Italy says China trade deal not meeting expectationsCernobbio, Italy (AFP) Sept 2, 2023 A controversial investment deal with China has failed to meet Italian expectations, Rome's top diplomat said on Saturday ahead of a visit to Beijing, as speculation mounts that Italy will withdraw. ... more 
Australia sending delegation to China to 'stabilise' tiesSydney (AFP) Sept 2, 2023 Australia will send a delegation of industry, government, academic, media and arts representatives to Beijing for a dialogue with their Chinese counterparts next week to stabilise its relationship with China, Canberra's foreign ministry said Saturday. ... more |
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Country Garden wins vote on debt to avoid default: BloombergBeijing (AFP) Sept 2, 2023 Chinese developer Country Garden has won approval from creditors to extend a deadline for a key bond repayment, Bloomberg reported Saturday, narrowly avoiding a potential default. ... more 
Dutch press ahead to cut Amsterdam airport flightsThe Hague (AFP) Sept 1, 2023 The Dutch government pressed ahead Friday with controversial plans to cut flights from Amsterdam's Schiphol airport to stem noise pollution around one of Europe's busiest air hubs. ... more  
Work begins on Iraq-Iran rail linkBaghdad (AFP) Sept 2, 2023 Iraq's prime minister on Saturday inaugurated construction work on what is slated to become the first railway line connecting the country to neighbouring Iran, a major political and economic partner. ... more 
The fight over a 'dangerous' ideology shaping AI debateParis (AFP) Aug 28, 2023 Silicon Valley's favourite philosophy, longtermism, has helped to frame the debate on artificial intelligence around the idea of human extinction. ... more |
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Nicaragua to export tariff-free to China from 2024 Managua (AFP) Aug 31, 2023 Nicaragua said Thursday it would export tariff-free fabrics, beef and seafood, among other products, to China under a newly signed free trade agreement, concluded after the Central American country cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan. ... more 
In Argentina, voters toy with ditching pesos for dollarsBuenos Aires (AFP) Sept 1, 2023 In inflation-hit Argentina, where rentals, cars, and appliances are increasingly priced in dollars to sidestep the volatile peso, a leading presidential candidate has sparked debate over whether to officially adopt the currency as a remedy to a battered economy. ... more 
Chinese investments in Brazil fell 78% in 2022Sao Paulo (AFP) Aug 29, 2023 Chinese investments in Brazil, Latin America's biggest economy, fell by nearly 78 percent last year, to the lowest level since 2009, the Brazil-China Business Council reported Tuesday. ... more 
France calls for minimum price on European flightsParis (AFP) Aug 30, 2023 France's transport minister called Wednesday for a minimum price for plane flights in Europe to battle climate change. ... more |
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US charges man with smuggling military tech to RussiaWashington (AFP) Aug 31, 2023 A Russian-German man arrested earlier this week in Cyprus was charged Thursday by US authorities with seeking to export American-made electronics to Russia for military use. ... more  
North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missilesSeoul (AFP) Aug 31, 2023 North Korea said it fired two short-range ballistic missiles as part of a "tactical nuclear strike drill" prompted by US-South Korean military exercises, state media reported Thursday. ... more 
In Florida, residents grapple with Hurricane Idalia's tollKeaton Beach, United States (AFP) Aug 31, 2023 The hot Florida sunshine is broken by a gentle breeze, carrying with it salty sea air. ... more 
Biden cracks down on unlicensed gun dealersWashington (AFP) Aug 31, 2023 US President Joe Biden's administration moved Thursday to close loopholes that allow people to sell guns without a dealer license, which would require them to perform background checks on purchasers. ... more |
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