NASA opens the International Space Station for scientists and researchers, inviting them to use the benefits of microgravity for private industry research, technology demonstrations, and […]
Tag: Development
NASA, Boeing Test How to Improve Performance of Longer, Narrower Aircraft Wings
The airliner you board in the future could look a lot different from today’s, with longer, thinner wings that provide a smoother ride while saving […]
Civilians at risk amid escalating Thailand-Cambodia conflict: UN rights chief
“I am alarmed by reports that areas around villages and cultural sites are being struck by fighter jets, drones, and artillery,” he said. “Under […]
Can traditional medicine strengthen modern healthcare? An expert weighs in
Exploring evidence-based uses of traditional medicine, like ginger to treat nausea, is one of the topics at the second World Health Organization (WHO) summit dedicated to traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM), taking […]
Syria’s humanitarian needs remain high despite reduced violence, UN warns
Briefing ambassadors in the Security Council, Rosemary DiCarlo, head of UN political affairs, and Joyce Msuya, Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, said Syrians have made tangible […]
NASA’s Two-in-One Satellite Propulsion Demo Begins In-Space Test
NASA is working with commercial partners to create high-performing, reliable propulsion systems that will help small spacecraft safely maneuver in orbit, reach intended destinations across […]
NASA’s Push Toward Commercial Space Communications Gains Momentum
NASA’s commercial partners are actively demonstrating next-generation satellite relay capabilities for spaceflight missions, marking a significant step toward retiring the agency’s Tracking and Data Relay […]
World News in Brief: Progress on hunger in Asia-Pacific, key Gaza pipeline repaired, flu hits Europe hard
The prevalence of undernourishment in the region declined to 6.4 per cent in 2024, down from seven per cent in 2023, marking a significant improvement, […]
Fifty days on, Jamaica struggles to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa’s unprecedented destruction
Current estimates place the total damage and loss between $8 billion and $15 billion – nearly a quarter of Jamaica’s gross domestic product (GDP), said […]
At UN, nations pledge people-first digital future, tighter AI safeguards
The high-level meeting marked the conclusion of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20), a process launched in the early 2000s to guide global […]
