Airbus delivers powerhouse for NASA’s Orion spacecraft
Europe’s Airbus on Friday delivered the “powerhouse” for NASA’s new Orion Spaceship that will take astronauts to the Moon and beyond in coming years.
Study: Babies born to men older than 35 at higher risk of health problems
Babies born to dads of older age have been linked to a higher risk of health problems at birth, according to a recent study by Stanford University.
Diabetes drug Metformin blocks disease causing blindness
Researchers from Taiwan have found that Metformin, a common drug used to treat type 2 diabetes may have an effect of lowering the possibility of developing a disease leading to blindness.
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China to launch ‘artificial moon’ to illuminate city streets
China is planning to launch its own 'artificial moon' by 2020 to replace streetlamps and lower electricity costs in urban areas, state media reported on Friday.
Emergency landing for astronauts as rocket fails
A US and Russian astronaut are making an emergency landing following a rocket failure on a mission to the International Space Station.
Scientists edit mice gene that could prevent human congenital diseases
American Scientists have for the first time performed ‘prenatal gene editing’ to prevent a deadly metabolic disorder in lab animals, offering the potential to treat human congenital diseases before birth.
Study: Australia could be first to eliminate cervical cancer
Australia could be the first country in the world to effectively eradicate cervical cancer if current vaccination and screening rates are maintained, according to a research in public health journal `the Lancet’ published on Wednesday.
Physics Nobel for laser pioneers includes first woman in 55 years
A trio of American, French and Canadian scientists won the 2018 Nobel Prize for Physics on Tuesday for breakthroughs in laser technology that have turned light beams into precision tools for everything from eye surgery to micro-machining.
James Allison, Tasuku Honjo win Nobel Medicine for cancer therapy
Two immunologists, James Allison of the US and Tasuku Honjo of Japan, won the 2018 Nobel Medicine Prize for research into how the body’s natural defences can fight cancer, the jury said on Monday.
Research: Zika virus likely cure for brain cancer
The report was published on Tuesday by researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch, who have been researching into the Zika virus for years, trying to figure out how the virus attacks the brain.
First paying passenger for moon trip to be identified
SpaceX has signed the world’s first private passenger to fly around the moon and will announce details on Monday, the company said.
Nigerian students for 2018 World Robot Olympiad in Thailand
Some Nigerian students are set to represent the country at the 2108 World Robot Olympiad in Thailand after coming out tops at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Nigeria held in Lagos.
SpaceX to reveal identity of passenger on world’s first private trip around the moon
SpaceX said it will reveal the identity of the person it chose as passenger on a first trip around the moon on Monday.
Scientists develop non-antibiotic drug for tuberculosis
The drug works by targeting mycobacterium tuberculosis’ defences rather than the bacteria itself. It can also take out its increasingly commonly antibiotic-resistant strains.
British astrophysicist donates $3 million prize to female scientists
One of Britain’s leading astrophysicists, Jocelyn Bell Burnell, said she will donate her $3 million prize to encourage more people, especially women, to break into the field.
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China launches marine satellite to monitor climate change
China sent a new marine satellite into orbit on Friday to help improve understanding of maritime waters and climate change.
UAE announces first astronauts to go to space
The United Arab Emirates has selected its first two astronauts to go on a mission to the International Space Station, Dubai’s ruler said Monday.
Chinese scientists develop new wound healing dressing material
Chinese scientists have developed a new kind of adhesive antibacterial hydrogel that can be used in wound healing treatment.
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