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Can China claim ownership rights on the Moon![]() Maxwell 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 exploring it. In an interview with a German newspaper, Nelson cautioned, "We must be very concerned that China is landing on the Moon and saying: 'It's ours now and you stay out.'" China immediately denounced the claims as a "lie". This spat between the administrator of NASA and Chinese government offici ... read more |
China to launch first comprehensive solar probeBeijing, China (SPX) Jul 13, 2022 China will launch its first comprehensive solar probe, the Advanced Space-based Solar Observatory, in October, opening a new chapter in the country's exploration of the sun, according to the Nationa ... more
Chinese scientists help solve riddle of Moon's largest craterBeijing (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 ... more
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 |
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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
US VP Harris launches Pacific push with new embassies, envoySuva, Fiji (AFP) July 13, 2022 The United States launched a major push into the Pacific Wednesday as it seeks to hold off China's advances in the region, with Vice President Kamala Harris announcing the opening of two new embassies at a key regional summit. ... more
Third Tianlian II-series satellite launchedBeijing (XNA) Jul 13, 2022 China launched a Tianlian II-series satellite early on Wednesday morning to form a global network of the country's second-generation relay satellites. A Long March 3B carrier rocket blasted of ... more
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 Bellingham 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
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 |
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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
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
Record temperatures in Shanghai as heatwave bakes ChinaShanghai (AFP) July 13, 2022 Shanghai roasted under some of its hottest temperatures ever recorded on Wednesday as a searing heatwave in China triggered a flurry of weather alerts and strained the farming and energy sectors. ... 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
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 |
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Shenzhou-14 Taikonauts conduct in-orbit science experiments, prepare for space walks 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 |
US hopes for G20 action on Ukraine even with Russia presence 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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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.
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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Better estimating the risk of coastal flooding for nuclear power plants 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 |
Written all over your face: An improved AI model for recognizing facial expression 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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Better estimating the risk of coastal flooding for nuclear power plants 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 |
Modern wind turbines can more than compensate for decline in global wind resource 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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Using the power of the sun to roast green chile 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 |
Israeli PM says Iran will top Biden visit agenda 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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US announces more missiles, ammunition for Ukraine 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 |
EU creates Moldova hub to stem arms trade from Ukraine 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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Shapeshifting microrobots can brush and floss teeth 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 |
'They're everywhere': microplastics in oceans, air and human body 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.
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China slams Taiwan over Abe funeral trip 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 |
German lawmakers recommend Yazidi 'genocide' recognition 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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