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  Beijing (XNA) Jul 10, 2022 Chinese scientists have published a study that helps to explain an anomaly in the composition of the Moon's biggest crater - the South Pole-Aitken Basin - identifying the abnormal materials there as originating from the lunar crust. The study was conducted by a Chinese research team studying planetary sciences at Shandong University, and was published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters. It was based on data collected by China's Chang'e-4 probe, which was launched on Dec. 8, 2018, later landing w ... read more |
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Chinese, Australian astronomers detect key process of binary evolutionBeijing (XNA) Jul 10, 2022 A joint research team of Chinese and Australian astronomers has detected a binary star system ejecting a common envelope, a key process of the binary star evolution, which could be of great importan ... more 
Experts find way to make better use of lunar samplesBeijing (XNA) Jul 10, 2022 Though China now has more than 1.7 kilograms of lunar soil gathered from its historic Chang'e 5 mission, the government practices a prudent policy when it comes to distributing these valuable sample ... more 
Can China claim ownership rights on the MoonMaxwell AFB AL (The Conversation) Jul 10, 2022 NASA Administrator Bill Nelson recently expressed concerns over China's aims in space, and in particular, that China would, in some way, claim ownership over the Moon and stop other countries from e ... more  
Shenzhou-14 Taikonauts conduct in-orbit science experiments, prepare for space walksBeijing (XNA) Jul 08, 2022 Scientific endeavors aboard China's space station are expected to bear fruits, as the Shenzhou-14 taikonauts have devoted more time to microgravity experiments on the orbiting core module Tianhe sin ... more |
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China says SE Asia nations should avoid becoming 'chess pieces'Jakarta (AFP) July 11, 2022 Southeast Asian nations should avoid becoming "chess pieces", China's foreign minister said Monday, as he revealed proposing a set of "rules" to promote positive interactions between Beijing and Washington at a recent meeting. ... more  
China slams Taiwan over Abe funeral tripBeijing (AFP) July 12, 2022 China on Tuesday accused Taiwan of "political manipulation" after its Vice President William Lai attended former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe's funeral - Taipei's highest-ranking official visit to Japan in decades. ... more 
China's Wang meets Lavrov in Bali ahead of G20 talksBali, Indonesia (AFP) July 7, 2022 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Bali Thursday to discuss Moscow's invasion of Ukraine ahead of a G20 ministerial meeting overshadowed by the war. ... more  
Smart cars are on the radar: Automatic object recognition and tracking using lidarBellingham WA (SPX) Jul 07, 2022 The automobile industry in China has been developing extremely rapidly over the past few decades, and more people have access to cars now than ever before. Because of this, many cities are facing tr ... more |
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Inspired by Ukraine, civilians study urban warfare in TaiwanNew Taipei City, Taiwan (AFP) July 7, 2022 Dressed in military camouflage with an assault rifle at the ready, "Prof" Yeh peers from behind a vehicle in a parking lot outside Taipei, scanning his surroundings and waiting for a signal to advance. ... more  
New Zealand's Ardern decries UN 'failure' over Ukraine warSydney (AFP) July 7, 2022 The UN Security Council has failed in its response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Thursday, describing Moscow's role as "morally bankrupt." ... more  
China locks down city of 300,000 over single Covid caseBeijing (AFP) July 12, 2022 Hundreds of thousands of people were under lockdown in a small Chinese city Tuesday after just one case of Covid-19 was detected, as Beijing's strict no-tolerance virus strategy showed no sign of abating. ... more  
Ukrainian students seeking new lives in Taiwan see parallels in Russia, ChinaTaichung, Taiwan (AFP) July 11, 2022 When Ukrainian student Anna Fursyk first moved into her Taiwanese university dormitory, the roar of passing military jets made her flinch, reminding her of the war she had fled. ... more |
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AIR and Nigerian Space Agency sign MOU to collaborate on agriculture monitoringBeijing, China (SPX) Jul 11, 2022 On July 4, 2022, the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Beijing through an online event with the National ... more 
Activist critical of China sentenced to 10 years in MongoliaUlaanbaatar (AFP) July 6, 2022 A prominent Mongolian activist has been handed 10 years in jail after condemning his country's close ties with China, his lawyer said Wednesday, drawing criticism from rights groups. ... more  
China detains alleged bank fraud 'gang' after rare mass protestsBeijing (AFP) July 11, 2022 Members of a "criminal gang" accused of taking control of local banks have been arrested in central China after rare protests over alleged financial corruption sparked violent clashes between customers and authorities. ... more 
US, China top diplomats hold 'constructive' first talks in monthsBali, Indonesia (AFP) July 9, 2022 The United States and China held constructive talks Saturday, the two sides said, after an unusually long meeting aimed at preventing bilateral tensions from spiralling out of control. ... more  
Pacific leaders struggle to keep focus on climate at key summitSuva, Fiji (AFP) July 12, 2022 US-China rivalry and an inter-island rift overshadowed the start of a landmark Pacific summit Tuesday, hampering efforts to focus world attention on the islands' dire climate crisis. ... more |
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 Beijing (XNA) Jul 08, 2022 
Scientific endeavors aboard China's space station are expected to bear fruits, as the Shenzhou-14 taikonauts have devoted more time to microgravity experiments on the orbiting core module Tianhe since entering it a month ago.
China's space station is designed to be a versatile space lab, capable of accommodating 25 experiment cabinets for scientific exploration. The China Manned Space Agen ... more |
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 Tokyo (AFP) July 7, 2022 
The United States believes Group of 20 talks in Bali can make progress related to the Ukraine crisis despite the participation of Russia, a senior official said Thursday.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to arrive Thursday on the Indonesian resort island for talks of the club of major economies - with the State Department saying he will not meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei ... more |
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 Jakarta (AFP) July 11, 2022 
Southeast Asian nations should avoid becoming "chess pieces", China's foreign minister said Monday, as he revealed proposing a set of "rules" to promote positive interactions between Beijing and Washington at a recent meeting.
Wang Yi held five hours of talks on Saturday with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken - their first since October - on the Indonesian island of Bali, after the pai ... more |
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 Quebec City, Canada (SPX) Jul 11, 2022 
Coastal facilities around the world must be designed to be protected against extreme sea levels. However, according to a team of Quebecois and French researchers from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), the Institut de Radioprotection et de Surete Nucleaire (IRSN), and the Universite Gustave Eiffel, current estimates of coastal flood risks contain biases. The scientists th ... more |
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 Bellingham WA (SPX) Jul 11, 2022 
When it comes to our state of mind and emotions, our faces can be quite telling. Facial expression is an essential aspect of nonverbal communication in humans. Even if we cannot explain how we do it, we can usually see in another person's face how they are feeling. In many situations, reading facial expressions is particularly important. For example, a teacher might do it to check if their stude ... more |
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Quebec City, Canada (SPX) Jul 11, 2022
Coastal facilities around the world must be designed to be protected against extreme sea levels. However, according to a team of Quebecois and French researchers from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), the Institut de Radioprotection et de Surete Nucleaire (IRSN), and the Universite Gustave Eiffel, current estimates of coastal flood risks contain biases. The scientists th ... more |
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 Freiburg, Germany (SPX) Jun 22, 2022 
Wind energy contributes significantly to the energy sector's sustainable, low-CO2 transformation. However, the efficiency of wind turbines depends on available wind resources and the technical characteristics of the turbines. Climate change, of all things, is causing the global wind resource to diminish in the 21st century. At the same time, the technical properties of wind turbines are steadily ... more |
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 Albuquerque NM (SPX) Jul 11, 2022 
Every August and September the unmistakable pungent aroma of roasting green chile permeates the air across New Mexico and neighboring states.
This delectable staple of regional cuisine is green in color, but roasting the chile pepper to deepen the flavor and make the inedible skin easier to remove is hardly environmentally friendly. In New Mexico alone, burning propane to roast the peppers ... more |
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 Jerusalem (AFP) July 10, 2022  Expanding joint action to counter Iran will top the agenda during US President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to Israel, Prime Minister Yair Lapid said Sunday, demanding sanctions against Tehran.
The premier urged a "decisive" response to Tehran's nuclear ambitions, ahead of Biden's arrival in Jerusalem on Wednesday.
The visit "will focus first and foremost on the issue of Iran," said Lapid, ... more |
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 Washington (AFP) July 1, 2022 
The Pentagon announced Friday $820 million in additional weapons and ammunition for Ukraine as it battles Russian forces along the eastern and southern fronts.
The 14th package of armaments for Ukraine forces includes two air defense systems, more ammunition for the Himars precision rocket launchers the US began supplying in June, up to 150,000 rounds of 155mm artillery ammunition, and four ... more |
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 Prague (AFP) July 11, 2022 
The EU is creating a hub in Moldova to battle organised crime, particularly arms smuggling from war-roiled neighbouring Ukraine, an official said Monday.
EU home affairs commissioner Ylva Johansson announced the EU Support Hub for Internal Security and Border Management at a meeting of EU interior ministers which was expanded to include counterparts from non-EU countries Ukraine and Moldova. ... more |
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 Philadelphia PA (SPX) Jul 11, 2022 
A shapeshifting robotic microswarm may one day act as a toothbrush, rinse, and dental floss in one. The technology, developed by a multidisciplinary team at the University of Pennsylvania, is poised to offer a new and automated way to perform the mundane but critical daily tasks of brushing and flossing. It's a system that could be particularly valuable for those who lack the manual dexterity to ... more |
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 Paris (AFP) July 3, 2022 
From ocean depths to mountain peaks, humans have littered the planet with tiny shards of plastic. We have even absorbed these microplastics into our bodies - with uncertain implications.
Images of plastic pollution have become familiar: a turtle suffocated by a shopping bag, water bottles washed up on beaches, or the monstrous "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" of floating detritus.
Millions ... more |
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 Beijing (AFP) July 12, 2022  China on Tuesday accused Taiwan of "political manipulation" after its Vice President William Lai attended former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe's funeral - Taipei's highest-ranking official visit to Japan in decades.
Beijing views the self-ruled democratic island of Taiwan as its own territory, and countries that have diplomatic relations with China usually refrain from having official ... more |
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 Berlin (AFP) July 9, 2022  Germany's lower house of parliament on Thursday recommended that German lawmakers recognise as a "genocide" the 2014 massacre of Kurdish-speaking Yazidis by Islamic State group jihadists in Iraq, following the lead of UN investigators.
"The recognition of the genocide is an essential step to overcome the traumas for the Yazidi community," said Greens MP Max Lucks, highlighting the precarious ... more |
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