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NASA Postpones Return of Stranded Starliner Astronauts to March

Wired

NASA has again postponed the return to Earth of Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, the astronauts stranded on the International Space Station after Boeing's Starliner capsule malfunctioned in the middle of this year. "Fabrication, assembly, testing, and final integration of a new spacecraft is a painstaking endeavor that requires great attention to detail,” said Steve Stich, manager of NASA’s Commercial …

Earth Astronauts Crew Iss Williams Nasa Return

1 week, 3 days ago

Fishermen conflict: Looking from the other side of the Palk Bay

New Indian Express

The umbilical cord When asked about the furore in Tamil Nadu triggered by the continuous arrests of Indian fishermen and seizure of their boats by the Sri Lankan Navy, Ravichandrarasa said they feel sorry for those getting arrested since most of them are poor daily wage labourers and not wealthy boat owners. “Thoppul kodi uravu”, which means connected through the …

Tamil Nadu Sri Lanka Tamil Jaffna Districts Fishermen Conflict

54 years, 11 months ago

This family spends months at sea exploring the deep ocean

CNN

Editor’s Note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions. The Bardouts estimate that both their children — Tom and Robin, now aged 8 and 12 respectively — have spent around half their lives aboard the family’s expedition schooner, “The Why.” They’ve explored the furthest reaches …

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1 month ago

Chinese botanists protect plants in Africa

China Daily

Wang Shengwei checks the health status of a baobab tree with a local collaborator during a field survey in Madagascar. CHINA DAILY While the majority of Chinese botanists have directed their research efforts toward studying the rich flora of China, a select few have ventured into the unexplored realms of African flora. Since embarking on his doctoral studies at the …

Research Africa Chinese Wang Plant

1 month ago

Chinese botanists protect plants in Africa

China Daily

Wang Shengwei checks the health status of a baobab tree with a local collaborator during a field survey in Madagascar. CHINA DAILY While the majority of Chinese botanists have directed their research efforts toward studying the rich flora of China, a select few have ventured into the unexplored realms of African flora. Since embarking on his doctoral studies at the …

Research Africa Chinese Wang Plant

1 month ago

Chinese botanists protect plants in Africa

China Daily

Wang Shengwei checks the health status of a baobab tree with a local collaborator during a field survey in Madagascar. CHINA DAILY While the majority of Chinese botanists have directed their research efforts toward studying the rich flora of China, a select few have ventured into the unexplored realms of African flora. Since embarking on his doctoral studies at the …

Research Africa Chinese Wang Plant

1 month, 1 week ago

China completes manned deep-dive missions in 8 major hadal trenches

China Daily

SANYA -- Chinese scientists have completed manned deep-dive expeditions in eight major hadal trenches across the globe, achieving multiple world records related to manned deep-sea missions and discoveries. This was revealed at the second International Conference on the Biology, Geology and Environment of the Hadal Trenches, which opened Thursday in Sanya of the southern island province of Hainan. The hadal …

China Trench Hadal

1 month, 1 week ago

China completes manned deep-dive missions in 8 major hadal trenches

China Daily

SANYA -- Chinese scientists have completed manned deep-dive expeditions in eight major hadal trenches across the globe, achieving multiple world records related to manned deep-sea missions and discoveries. This was revealed at the second International Conference on the Biology, Geology and Environment of the Hadal Trenches, which opened Thursday in Sanya of the southern island province of Hainan. The hadal …

China Hadal Trenches

1 month, 1 week ago

Greenland by cruise: Get face to face with glaciers and explore the icy island

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Norwegian line HX offers adventure expedition cruises around the world’s largest island So if icebergs are …

World Flights Village Sea Cruise Greenland Nuuk

1 month, 1 week ago

Review: ‘Say Nothing’ draws strength from telling a focused story about the Troubles

LA Times

From the late ’60s until 1998, when the Good Friday Agreement wound down hostilities between the Catholic nationalist Irish Republican Army and the U.K.-supported loyalist protestant militias, Northern Ireland was afflicted with the conflict known as the Troubles. “Say Nothing” re-creates only two, with IRA volunteer Dolours Price and commander Brendan Hughes, called “The Dark.” As such, it takes place …

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Meet Britain's botanical Indiana Jones who leads expeditions into Earth's remote wildernesses in search of medicinal treasures... before using cutting-edge science to unlock their powers

Daily Mail

Professor Geoff Abbott is a botanical Indiana Jones. Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones Professor Abbott’s work shows that chemicals in common herbs can repair ion switches’ that are malfunctioning for whatever reason – whether genetic faults, injury, illness or poisoning. Professor Abbott’s team found two compounds in the plants – tannic and gallic acids – that can repair faulty ion …

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The mountaineers and hikers collecting data in extreme environments that scientists can't reach

BBC

The mountaineers and hikers collecting data in extreme environments that scientists can't reach Hari Mix Collecting data from the most extreme places on Earth can require the skills of the most extreme outdoor enthusiasts. "Scientists like to have samples taken in locations where it's difficult – sometimes damn near impossible – to get funding," McDermott says. "Climbing is selfish," says …

Science Data Volunteers State Moss His Family Extreme

1 month, 2 weeks ago

He thought he’d found Amelia Earhart’s plane. It was a pile of rocks

LA Times

Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, at the Honolulu airport in March 1937 before their planned flight around the world. When the crew of Deep Sea Vision first saw the grainy image on the left, they thought it was the airplane that Amelia Earhart had flown in 1937. The crew from Romeo’s company, Deep Sea Vision, had piloted their …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Astronaut Extends Stay in Space for a Year, Setting Stage for Shenzhou-19 Mission

India Today

Chinese astronaut Ye Guangfu has completed a year in space, marking a significant milestone for China's space program. His extended stay has provided valuable data on the physiological and psychological effects of extended space habitation, informing future missions and potential deep space exploration. The China Manned Space Agency has praised Ye's dedication and resilience, highlighting his remarkable achievement.

Science Space Exploration China Astronaut

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Why cruise lines are launching women-only sailings

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Our ships average just 120 passengers and are the perfect place to foster meaningful connections and make new friends.” Bettridge …

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Scientists to Drill 1,000-Meter Hole in Seafloor to Unravel Causes of Tsunamis

India Today

Scientists will embark on a groundbreaking expedition to the Japan Trench to investigate the causes of tsunamis. The mission will utilize the world's most advanced drilling-equipped science vessel, Chikyu, to explore the Tōhoku-oki earthquake fault zone. The team plans to drill up to a kilometer below the seafloor in water approximately seven kilometers deep, extracting core samples from both sides …

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2 months ago

Chinese Scientists Create Bricks Using Simulated Lunar Soil for Space Station Experiments

China Daily

Chinese scientists have created bricks using simulated lunar soil and plan to send them to the nation's Tiangong space station for experiments. The bricks are more than three times stronger than standard bricks and can support more than 1 metric ton of weight. The samples will undergo exposure experiments on the moon for one to three years before being sent …

Science Technology Space Engineering Wuhan

2 months ago

Chinese Scientists Create Moon Bricks Using Simulated Lunar Soil

China Daily

Chinese scientists have created bricks using simulated lunar soil and plan to send them to the nation's Tiangong space station for experiments. The bricks are more than three times stronger than standard bricks and can support more than 1 metric ton of weight. The composition of lunar soil varies in different locations on the moon, and the bricks must be …

Science Law Technology Space Wuhan

2 months, 1 week ago

Colorado climber Michael Gardner dies in fall from Nepal mountain

Daily Mail

A mountain climber from Colorado has died after falling off one of Nepal's renowned peaks. Professional alpine climber Michael Gardner fell to his death on Monday while making his second attempt up the North Face of Nepal's Jannu East, which stands at nearly 25,000 feet. Professional alpine climber Michael Gardner fell to his death on Monday while making his second …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian explorer Eric Philips to join Fram2 mission on SpaceX flight over Earth's polar regions

ABC

Eric Philips remembers the day he watched in awe as humans first set foot on the Moon in 1969. "I've dreamed of space travel since I was a little kid," Mr Philips said. "We talked about what it would be like to fly to the Moon and to Mars," Mr Philips said. "Looking at Antarctica from 450-ish kilometres above Earth …

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3 months, 1 week ago

China aims for pole position with domestic brand

China Daily

The launch of domestic polar cruise brand, 66° Expeditions, in Guangdong province on Sept 9. A polar cruise brand, 66° Expeditions, launched in Guangdong province on Sept 9, marking a step for Chinese tour operators as a rising force in global adventure tourism. It was established by Guangdong Provincial Tourism Holdings Co, the Guangdong Provincial Port & Shipping Group, and …

China Launch Chinese Polar Cruise

3 months, 1 week ago

China aims for pole position with domestic brand

China Daily

The launch of domestic polar cruise brand, 66° Expeditions, in Guangdong province on Sept 9. A polar cruise brand, 66° Expeditions, launched in Guangdong province on Sept 9, marking a step for Chinese tour operators as a rising force in global adventure tourism. It was established by Guangdong Provincial Tourism Holdings Co, the Guangdong Provincial Port & Shipping Group, and …

China Launch Chinese Polar

3 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: Mysuru Businessman Dies During Trekking Expedition In Leh

ABP News

A 44-year-old businessman from Karnataka passed away due to respiratory complications while on a trekking expedition in Leh, Jammu and Kashmir. The deceased Naren Kaushil, the son of Prof RN Padmanabha, the retired Head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Maharaja's Degree College in Mysuru, was an experienced trekker and nature enthusiast, according to a report on …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi NCR work commutes turn into water expeditions after rain: ‘Boating to office’

Hindustan Times

Three days of intermittent rainfall have rendered large parts of Delhi NCR unnavigable, exposing cracks in the region’s infrastructure. Several key routes in Delhi and Gurgaon experienced heavy waterlogging over the last few days, highlighting inadequate drainage systems and resulting in rush-hour delays for commuters. Many office-goers took to social media while stranded on waterlogged roads to complain about Delhi …

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NASA Postpones Return of Stranded Starliner Astronauts to March

Fishermen conflict: Looking from the other side of the Palk Bay

This family spends months at sea exploring the deep ocean

Chinese botanists protect plants in Africa

Chinese botanists protect plants in Africa

Chinese botanists protect plants in Africa

China completes manned deep-dive missions in 8 major hadal trenches

China completes manned deep-dive missions in 8 major hadal trenches

Greenland by cruise: Get face to face with glaciers and explore the icy island

Review: ‘Say Nothing’ draws strength from telling a focused story about the Troubles

Meet Britain's botanical Indiana Jones who leads expeditions into Earth's remote wildernesses in search of medicinal treasures... before using cutting-edge science to unlock their powers

The mountaineers and hikers collecting data in extreme environments that scientists can't reach

He thought he’d found Amelia Earhart’s plane. It was a pile of rocks

Chinese Astronaut Extends Stay in Space for a Year, Setting Stage for Shenzhou-19 Mission

Why cruise lines are launching women-only sailings

Scientists to Drill 1,000-Meter Hole in Seafloor to Unravel Causes of Tsunamis

Chinese Scientists Create Bricks Using Simulated Lunar Soil for Space Station Experiments

Chinese Scientists Create Moon Bricks Using Simulated Lunar Soil

Colorado climber Michael Gardner dies in fall from Nepal mountain

Australian explorer Eric Philips to join Fram2 mission on SpaceX flight over Earth's polar regions

China aims for pole position with domestic brand

China aims for pole position with domestic brand

Karnataka: Mysuru Businessman Dies During Trekking Expedition In Leh

Delhi NCR work commutes turn into water expeditions after rain: ‘Boating to office’