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  Washington (AFP) May 24, 2024 Boeing is set to launch its first crewed space mission in June without fixing a small helium gas leak on its troubled Starliner spaceship, officials said Friday. The vessel, under development since 2010, has been plagued by technical problems and has yet to fulfill its purpose of ferrying astronauts to the International Space Station, allowing Boeing's rival SpaceX to zoom ahead with its Crew Dragon capsule. Starliner was supposed to finally fly astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the ... read more |
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SpaceX mega rocket Starship's next launch on June 5Washington (AFP) May 24, 2024 Starship, the world's most powerful rocket, is set for its next test flight on June 5, SpaceX announced on Friday. ... more 
SpaceX sends 23 Starlink satellites into orbit on third flight in two daysWashington DC (UPI) May 24, 2024 SpaceX continued its torrid, history-making launch space on Thursday night when it lifted 23 new Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, making its third blastoff in two days. ... more  
MIT scientists learn how to control muscles with lightBoston MA (SPX) May 23, 2024 For people with paralysis or amputation, neuroprosthetic systems that artificially stimulate muscle contraction with electrical current can help them regain limb function. However, despite many year ... more 
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites in second mission of the dayWashington DC (UPI) May 23, 2024 SpaceX launched another 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Wednesday, the same day the space company launched a group of U.S. spy satellites from California. ... more |
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Zebrafish on China's space station reported to be in good conditionSydney, Australia (SPX) May 21, 2024 The four zebrafish aboard China's Tiangong space station, orbiting about 400 km above Earth, are in good condition, according to experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Experts sha ... more |
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NATO members bordering Russia to build 'drone wall'Vilnius (AFP) May 24, 2024 Lithuania said Friday that the Baltic state and five other NATO members neighbouring Russia had agreed to build a "drone wall" to defend their borders from "provocations". ... more  
AI relies on mass surveillance warns Signal bossParis (AFP) May 23, 2024 The AI tools that crunch numbers, generate text and videos and find patterns in data rely on mass surveillance and exercise concerning control over our lives, the boss of encrypted messaging app Signal told AFP on Thursday. ... more  
US sends $275 mn of weapons and military aid to UkraineWashington (AFP) May 24, 2024 The United States on Friday announced a fresh tranche of military aid for Ukraine, including ammunition, missiles, mines and artillery rounds as Russia presses its assault on the Kharkiv region. ... more  
UK air force pilot dies in Spitfire crashLondon (AFP) May 25, 2024 A British Royal Air Force pilot died after a Spitfire belonging to a Battle of Britain memorial fleet crashed in eastern England on Saturday, officials said. ... more |
  Poland, Greece call for EU to create 'air defence shield' 
Australian court says ex-US Marine pilot 'eligible' for extraditionSydney (AFP) May 24, 2024 An ex-US Marine pilot accused of illegally training China's military is "eligible" for surrender to the United States, an Australian magistrate ruled on Friday. ... more |
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Greek-owned ship targeted by missile off Yemen: security firmsDubai (AFP) May 23, 2024 A missile attack targeted a Greek-owned cargo vessel off Yemen Thursday without causing any casualties or damage, maritime security agencies said. ... more 
Ukraine says allies can down Russian missiles over its territoryKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) May 21, 2024 Ukraine said Tuesday that its allies could shoot down Russian missiles from their own territory, an apparent appeal stemming from the war-torn country's critical lack of air defence systems. ... more  
UCF develops algorithms for space and sea explorationLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2024 Cislunar space, extending from the Earth to just beyond the moon's orbit, is poised for increased activity in the next decade. NASA's Artemis missions and international participation in the cislunar ... more 
AI to dominate Paris VivaTech as firms pledge 'responsible' developmentParis (AFP) May 22, 2024 Thousands of tech enthusiasts are expected to start filing into Europe's self-declared biggest startup event VivaTech in Paris on Wednesday, which this year will focus on artificial intelligence. ... more |
 
Cyprus says Gaza maritime aid 'on track' as US details problems onshoreNicosia (AFP) May 21, 2024 Four ships from the United States and France are transporting aid from Larnaca port in Cyprus to the Gaza Strip amid the spiralling humanitarian crisis there, the Cyprus presidency said on Tuesday. ... more 
Office of Space Commerce Extends TraCSS ProjectLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 20, 2024 The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) has announced a one-month extension of the Consolidated Pathfinder project supporting the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS). Launched in January ... more 
Pac-3 MSE launched With Aegis Weapon System hits targetLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2024 In collaboration with multiple Department of Defense Services and Components, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) launched a PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor from an MK-70 containerized l ... more 
More than 670 estimated dead in Papua New Guinea landslide: UNPort Moresby (AFP) May 26, 2024 More than 670 people are believed to be dead after a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, a UN official told AFP on Sunday as aid workers and villagers braved perilous conditions in their search for survivors. ... more |
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Four US Army vessels run aground near Gaza pier: CENTCOM Washington (AFP) May 25, 2024 Four US Army vessels supporting the temporary pier built to deliver aid to Gaza have run aground in heavy seas and Israel is aiding a recovery effort, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Saturday. ... more 
Ecuador declares state of emergency in 7 provincesQuito (AFP) May 22, 2024 Ecuador declared a state of emergency in nearly a third of its provinces Wednesday after a surge in violence amid the government's ongoing "war" on drug gangs. ... more 
Natural disasters hit 1 in 5 US adults' finances in 2023: FedWashington (AFP) May 21, 2024 Almost 20 percent of adults in the United States were financially impacted by natural disasters last year, the Federal Reserve said Tuesday, marking a nearly 50-percent rise from 2022. ... more 
South Korea, Britain host AI summit with safety top of agendaSeoul (AFP) May 20, 2024 South Korea and Britain kick off a major international summit on artificial intelligence in Seoul this week, where governments plan to press tech firms on AI safety. ... more |
OpenAI disbands team devoted to artificial intelligence risksSan Francisco (AFP) May 18, 2024 OpenAI on Friday confirmed that it has disbanded a team devoted to mitigating the long-term dangers of super-smart artificial intelligence. ... more 
AI systems are already deceiving us -- and that's a problem, experts warnWashington (AFP) May 10, 2024 Experts have long warned about the threat posed by artificial intelligence going rogue - but a new research paper suggests it's already happening. ... more  
New discoveries about the nature of light could improve methods for heating fusion plasmaPrinceton NJ (SPX) May 26, 2024 Both literally and figuratively, light pervades the world. It banishes darkness, conveys telecommunications signals between continents and makes visible the invisible, from faraway galaxies to the s ... more 
Govts, tech firms vow to cooperate against AI risks at Seoul summitSeoul (AFP) May 22, 2024 More than a dozen countries and some of the world's biggest tech firms pledged on Wednesday to cooperate against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, including its ability to dodge human control, as they wrapped up a global summit in Seoul. ... more |
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Trade not N. Korea nukes on agenda for China, S. Korea, Japan talksSeoul (AFP) May 25, 2024 South Korea, Japan and China will likely skip tricky geopolitics and tackle trade, supply chain stability and visa-free tourism instead as they convene in Seoul for their first summit in five years. ... more 
Google tweaking AI Overview after search result gaffesSan Francisco (AFP) May 24, 2024 Google on Friday said it is taking "swift action" to improve AI summaries of search results, after users mocked blunders like Barack Obama being the first Muslim US president. ... more 
Flower or power? Campaigners fear lithium mine could kill rare plantRhyolite Ridge, United States (AFP) May 23, 2024 Delicate pink buds sway in the desert breeze, pregnant with yellow pompoms whose explosion will carpet the dusty corner of Nevada that is the only place on Earth where they exist. ... more 
Tesla breaks ground on huge Shanghai battery plantShanghai (AFP) May 23, 2024 Tesla broke ground on a massive battery factory in Shanghai on Thursday, Chinese state media reported, making it the US electric car giant's second plant in the financial hub. ... more |
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