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Some Greek flights resume after air traffic radio collapse
Reuters, Published on 05/01/2026
» ATHENS - Flights across Greece were grounded for several hours on Sunday after a collapse of radio frequencies crippled air traffic communications, stranding thousands of travellers and bringing airport operations to a virtual standstill.
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.
Denver air traffic briefly lost communications on Monday, FAA says
Reuters, Published on 16/05/2025
» The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Thursday that Denver air traffic control lost communications for about two minutes on Monday but was able to maintain contact through an emergency frequency.
Ukraine worn down as war enters third year
Reuters, Published on 21/02/2024
» KRAMATORSK, Ukraine - As the Ukraine war enters its third year, the infantry of 59th Brigade are confronting a bleak reality: they’re running out of soldiers and ammunition to resist their Russian invaders.
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.