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July 13, 2022
MOON DAILY
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

SOLAR SCIENCE
China to launch first comprehensive solar probe
Beijing, 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
MOON DAILY
Chinese scientists help solve riddle of Moon's largest crater
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 ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Chinese, Australian astronomers detect key process of binary evolution
Beijing (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
MOON DAILY
Experts find way to make better use of lunar samples
Beijing (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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DRAGON SPACE
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 sin ... more
WATER WORLD
US VP Harris launches Pacific push with new embassies, envoy
Suva, 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
DRAGON SPACE
Third Tianlian II-series satellite launched
Beijing (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
SUPERPOWERS
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
TAIWAN NEWS
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. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China's Wang meets Lavrov in Bali ahead of G20 talks
Bali, 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
CAR TECH
Smart cars are on the radar: Automatic object recognition and tracking using lidar
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
TAIWAN NEWS
Inspired by Ukraine, civilians study urban warfare in Taiwan
New 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



WAR REPORT
New Zealand's Ardern decries UN 'failure' over Ukraine war
Sydney (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
WATER WORLD
Pacific leaders struggle to keep focus on climate at key summit
Suva, 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
WEATHER REPORT
Record temperatures in Shanghai as heatwave bakes China
Shanghai (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
DEMOCRACY
Ukrainian students seeking new lives in Taiwan see parallels in Russia, China
Taichung, 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
EPIDEMICS
China locks down city of 300,000 over single Covid case
Beijing (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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DEMOCRACY
Activist critical of China sentenced to 10 years in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar (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
SINO DAILY
China detains alleged bank fraud 'gang' after rare mass protests
Beijing (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
TRADE WARS
India accuses China's Oppo of evading $551 mn in import tax
New Delhi (AFP) July 13, 2022
Indian authorities Wednesday accused Chinese smartphone maker Oppo of evading customs duty worth $551 million, the latest tech company from China to face scrutiny by local investigative agencies. ... more
TRADE WARS
China growth slumps on virus lockdowns, real estate woes: poll
Beijing (AFP) July 13, 2022
China's economic expansion slumped in the second quarter to levels not seen since early 2020, an AFP poll of analysts found, owing to painful Covid lockdowns and lingering weakness in the real estate sector. ... more
TRADE WARS
China exports jump on easing virus rules but imports slump
Beijing (AFP) July 13, 2022
China's exports surged more than expected in June after its largest city eased lockdown rules, official data showed Wednesday, but import growth dipped while lingering Covid controls kept consumers jittery. ... 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
+ Third Tianlian II-series satellite launched
+ Wheels on China's Zhurong rover keep stable with novel material
+ Construction of China's first commercial spacecraft launch site starts in Hainan
+ Shenzhou XIII astronauts doing well after returning to Earth
+ Chinese official says its Mars sample mission will beat NASA back to Earth
+ China's deep space exploration laboratory starts operation
+ Shenzhou XIV taikonauts to conduct 24 medical experiments in space
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
+ Asian stocks, crude bounce from losses but recession fears linger
+ Australia reports no progress on China trade sanctions
+ Asian stocks up as recession fears ease, yen rises after Abe shooting
+ China exports jump on easing virus rules but imports slump
+ China to stop testing some imports for Covid
+ Stocks fall, euro nears dollar parity as recession fears build
+ China banks to repay some customers after mass protests




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
+ Lavrov walks out of G20 talks as West presses Moscow on Ukraine
+ West presses Russia at G20 with call to end Ukraine war
+ Polish, Lithuania leaders visit NATO 'vulnerable' spot
+ UK backing for Ukraine set to outlive Johnson
+ China's Wang meets Lavrov in Bali ahead of G20 talks
+ Shinzo Abe: Japan's longest-serving prime minister
+ NATO says no plans for bases in Sweden or Finland




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
+ EU Parliament backs green label for gas, nuclear
+ Framatome selected to provide full system decontamination at Bruce Power Units 3 and 4
+ Sweden's Vattenfall eyes small nuclear reactors
+ Russian gas threat revives German nuclear power debate
+ Bulgaria nuclear reactor back on after generator glitch
+ Isotope Production at Bruce Power produces first medical isotope
+ Bulgaria nuclear reactor shuts after generator problem
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
+ MI5, FBI chiefs warn over China in rare joint address
+ Hacker claims major Chinese citizens' data theft
+ UK probes hacking of army's Twitter, YouTube accounts
+ TikTok tells US senators data not shared with Chinese Communist Party
+ House committee hearing examines biometrics privacy standards
+ DARPA-Funded Study Provides Insights into Blockchain Vulnerabilities
+ Beijing insists on 'right political tone' for online streamers




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
+ EU Parliament backs green label for gas, nuclear
+ Framatome selected to provide full system decontamination at Bruce Power Units 3 and 4
+ Sweden's Vattenfall eyes small nuclear reactors
+ Russian gas threat revives German nuclear power debate
+ Bulgaria nuclear reactor back on after generator glitch
+ Isotope Production at Bruce Power produces first medical isotope
+ Bulgaria nuclear reactor shuts after generator problem
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
+ End-of-life plan needed for tens of thousands of wind turbine blades
+ Engineers develop cybersecurity tools to protect solar, wind power on the grid
+ 1500 sensors for the rotor blades of the future
+ As the grid adds wind power, researchers have to reengineer recovery from blackouts
+ Long-duration energy storage beats the challenge of week-long wind-power lulls
+ 400 GW wind, solar power per year to meet 1.5 C Paris Agreement
+ Transport drones for offshore wind farms




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
+ New photocatalytic membrane that can be cleaned using light energy
+ Seeing photovoltaic devices in a new light
+ The structure-performance of bulk-heterojunction organic solar cells
+ Increasing efficiency of solar cells with more light absorption capacity
+ Optical concentrator capture more solar light energy on cloudy days without tracking
+ Novel catalyst radically enhances rate of conversion of CO2 into solar fuels
+ A rethink of the building blocks for solar panels could help mass production
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
+ UN nuclear agency sees Iran enrichment advances
+ Iran denies making demands beyond nuclear deal
+ Iran says US policy on nuclear deal 'contradictory'
+ Window for revived Iran nuclear deal narrowing: EU's Borrell
+ Russia ex-president invokes nuclear war if Moscow punished by ICC
+ How nuclear war would affect earth today
+ 'Gangnam Style' impact endures a decade after it broke the internet




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
+ Raytheon Technologies awarded next phase for US Army TITAN program
+ Kyiv mayor pleads for more weapons at NATO summit
+ Slovakia to buy 152 Swedish combat vehicles
+ Kyiv says US precision artillery systems arrived in Ukraine
+ NATO chief warns takes time to train Ukraine on Western arms
+ More defence spending needed to face Russia threat: Spain
+ Germany agrees $107 bn fund to modernise army amid Russia threat
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
+ Russia claims Ukraine arms spreading to Middle East, black market
+ Spain govt bitterly split over upping military spend
+ Britain boosts military aid to Ukraine; Norway sends rocket launchers
+ Johnson urges NATO allies to boost military spending
+ Biden announces $1 bn in new military aid for Ukraine
+ US says getting arms to Ukraine 'as rapidly as possible'
+ Lithuania to buy howitzers from France




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
+ Rover plus astronaut complete Mount Etna challenge
+ Building explainability into the components of machine-learning models
+ Velodyne Lidar signs multi-year agreement with Boston Dynamics
+ Robots driving U.S. co-workers to substance abuse, mental health issues
+ Next-gen stroke rehab: Robot at home
+ 'Fake' data helps robots learn the ropes faster
+ Humans in the loop help robots find their way
'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. Millions ... more
+ Plans to rebuild Ukraine should address environment, EU commissioner says
+ India bans many single-use plastics to tackle waste
+ Pollution linked to 10% of cancer cases in Europe: report
+ Ancient Afghan Buddhist city threatened by Chinese copper mine
+ China's mass testing mantra is building a waste mountain
+ US 'deeply concerned' as Vietnam jails environmentalist
+ Vietnam jails high-profile environmentalist on tax evasion
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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
+ Inspired by Ukraine, civilians study urban warfare in Taiwan
+ Taiwan premier says Hong Kong's freedom and democracy 'have vanished'
+ Taiwan general charged in China spying case
+ 'Life goes on' for unfazed Taiwanese on frontline islands
+ Taiwan condemns China over changes in World Cup fan labelling
+ China made third-largest air incursion this year, says Taiwan
+ Control without invasion: Other by actions China could take against Taiwan
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
+ Swedish PM condemns MPs posing with PKK flag amid Turkey NATO row
+ BBC probe suggests Afghan war crimes by UK special forces
+ Baggage of despair: Iraqi Kurd plans new escape to Europe
+ German lawmakers recognise Yazidi 'genocide'
+ Erdogan says may still block Nordic NATO drive; Sweden wants judicial oversight
+ Taliban to meet US on releasing frozen Afghan funds after quake
+ Turkey seeks extraditions from Finland, Sweden under NATO deal






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