NASA postpones for 24 hours launch of historic spaceship to Sun
NASA postponed until Sunday the launch of the first ever spacecraft to fly directly toward the Sun on a mission to plunge into our star's sizzling atmosphere and unlock its mysteries.
NASA postpones launch of spacecraft to ‘touch Sun’
NASA has postponed until Sunday the launch of its $1.5 billion unmanned Parker Solar Probe, to allow engineers more time to investigate a red flag that was raised in the last moment before liftoff.
NASA launches spacecraft to probe the Sun
NASA will launch today a $1.5 billion Parker Solar Probe spacecraft that aims to plunge into the Sun’s sizzling atmosphere and become humanity’s first mission to explore a star.
Indian to be first woman to give birth with mother’s transplanted uterus
An Indian woman will soon become the first in Asia to give birth to a baby after undergoing a successful uterus transplant recently, said doctors with a private hospital in Pune, a city in southwestern state of Maharashtra.
China orders recall of vaccines from abroad
Chinese investigators said they have recalled faulty vaccines produced by the company Changchun Changsheng Biotechnology, some of which have been sold abroad.
Researchers establish dangers in sleeping for long hours
A new study by a team of researchers at the Keele University, Newcastle, United Kingdom has shown that people, who sleep for more than eight hours each night are at a greater risk cardiovascular disease and mortality than people who sleep for seven hours or less.
China develops new diagnostic method for coronary heart disease
Chinese scientists have developed a new diagnostic method for coronary heart disease which has a 33 per cent higher accuracy rate compared with conventional methods.
Heavy drinking, long-term abstinence increase dementia risk – study
Researchers say heavy drinking or long-term abstinence could both contribute to increased risk of developing dementia.
NASA: ‘Impossible’ to make Mars like Earth with current technology
Dreams of transforming Mars into a habitable long-term human colony are scientifically impossible with current technology, according to a NASA-sponsored study.
Study: E-cigarettes, tobacco consumption increases risk of oral cancer
Scholars from University of California, San Francisco (UC San Francisco) have found that people who consume E-cigarettes and tobacco product are more likely to develop oral cancer, a U.S. non-profit advocating oral health said over the weekend.
NiMet predicts cloudy skies, rains, thunderstorms for Sunday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted thunderstorms and rains over the Central States of the country such as Minna, Bida, Abuja, Ilorin, Bauchi, Makurdi, Jos and Yola on Sunday morning.
‘Blood moon’ dazzles skygazers in century’s longest eclipse
The longest "blood moon" eclipse this century dazzled skygazers across the globe Friday, coinciding with Mars' closest approach in 15 years in a thrilling celestial spectacle.
Lunar eclipse: Longest ‘blood moon’ treats stargazers
Totality lasted for an impressive one hour 43 minutes, only four minutes shorter than the longest lunar eclipse possible.
Scientist: Nigeria to experience longest total lunar eclipse on Friday
Nigeria will on Friday night experience a spectacular total lunar eclipse, which will last for one hour, Prof. Augustine Ubachukwu, has said.
NASA: Mars makes closest approach to Earth in 15 years on July 31
Mars will make its closest approach to Earth in 15 years on July 31, which means the red planet will be shinier and bigger and easier to observe, said US space agency NASA.
Study: Mobile phone radiation may affect brain performance in young adults
The radiation emitted from mobile phones may have adverse effects on the development of specific brain regions.
Research: Processed meat ‘linked to’ insomnia, hyperactivity
A research has shown that nitrates, the chemicals used to cure meats such as beef jerky, salami, hot dogs and other processed meat snacks, may contribute to mania, an abnormal mood state.
NiMet predicts cloudy sky, rains, thunderstorms on Saturday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted morning rains over Abuja, Bauchi, Gombe, Lafia, Makurdi, Mambilla Plateau, Bida and Minna axis on Saturday.
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Pope Francis to visit Bulgaria, Macedonia in May
Pope Francis plans to visit Bulgaria and Macedonia from May, the Vatican spokesman, Greg Burke, said on Thursday.
EFCC files 59 charges against Doyin Okupe over alleged N120 million fraud
Following his inability to return N120m allegedly received from the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has filed 59 charges against a former Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe.
NECA tasks federal government on implementation of minimum wage by January 2019
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association says Federal Government must conclude all legal processes for the implementation of the 30,000 minimum wage before Dec. 31, to ensure its implementation by January 1, 2019.
Federal government says $4.2 billion of textiles, garments imported or smuggled into Nigeria annually
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Hajiya Aisha Abubakar, said the cumulative value of textiles and garments imported or smuggled into the country annually was estimated at 4.2 billion dollars.
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