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US, India to launch powerful Earth-monitoring satellite
AFP, Published on 30/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - A formidable new radar satellite jointly developed by the United States and India is set to launch Wednesday, designed to track subtle changes in Earth's land and ice surfaces and help predict both natural and human-caused hazards.
Atletico cash in on Real Madrid's Bernabeu concert woes
AFP, Published on 24/07/2025
» MADRID — Mired in legal setbacks, Real Madrid are losing the lucrative star-studded concerts for which their costly Bernabeu stadium revamp was designed -- and cross-town rivals Atletico are cashing in.
Serbia threatens to tighten grip on media
AFP, Published on 28/10/2023
» BELGRADE - Two controversial bills backed by Serbian lawmakers this week have sparked fears of more state control over the media and another setback for press freedom in the Balkan nation.
Astronomers reveal evidence of universe's 'background hum'
AFP, Published on 29/06/2023
» PARIS: Astronomers across the world announced on Thursday that they have found the first evidence of a long-theorised form of gravitational waves that create a "background hum" rumbling throughout the universe.
Drought, floods and sickness: Key takeaways from UN's water report
AFP, Published on 22/03/2023
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - Billions of people experience water-related issues on a daily basis -- from contaminated drinking water, to droughts and floods -- with a UN report warning Tuesday that the risk of a global crisis is "imminent."
Deep-sea mining noise 'threatens whales'
AFP, Published on 14/02/2023
» PARIS: Scientists warned on Tuesday that controversial seabed mining could significantly threaten ocean ecosystems, especially blue whales and other cetaceans already stressed by shipping, pollution and climate change.
Science confirms: to light up the dance floor, turn up the bass
AFP, Published on 08/11/2022
» WASHINGTON - Electronic music lovers know the drill: as soon as the DJ turns up the bass, the crowd goes wild and dances with heightened enthusiasm. But to what extent is this a conscious reaction?
Contrary to popular belief, a dog's breed won't predict behavior
AFP, Published on 29/04/2022
» WASHINGTON - They're well-known stereotypes: rottweilers and pit bulls are aggressive, while Labradors and golden retrievers are extra friendly.
5G launches in US without huge impact on flights
AFP, Published on 20/01/2022
» NEW YORK: Telecom giants AT&T and Verizon began 5G service in the United States Wednesday without major disruptions to flights after the launch of the new wireless technology was scaled back.
AT&T and Verizon rebuff US request for new 5G delay
AFP, Published on 03/01/2022
» WASHINGTON: US telecom giants AT&T and Verizon on Sunday sharply rebuffed a request from US authorities to again postpone their rollout of 5G networks to allow more study of possible interference with flight safety equipment.