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NASA to unveil Webb’s first snapshots of the universe
Dennis Overbye of the New York Times, Published on 11/07/2022
» NEW YORK: On Tuesday morning, NASA will show off the first pictures and data from the new James Webb Space Telescope. That will bring to an end some 30 years and $10 billion of planning, building, testing and innovating, followed by six months of terror, tension and anticipation.
You don’t need a microscope to see the biggest bacteria ever found
Carl Zimmer of the New York Times, Published on 04/07/2022
» NEW YORK: In a Caribbean mangrove forest, scientists have discovered a species of bacteria that grows to the size and shape of a human eyelash. These cells are the largest bacteria ever observed, thousands of times bigger than more familiar bacteria such as Escherichia coli.
Russia defaults on foreign debt for first time since 1918
Giulia Morpurgo and Libby Cherry of Bloomberg News, Published on 27/06/2022
» NEW YORK: Russia defaulted on its foreign-currency sovereign debt for the first time in a century, the culmination of ever-tougher Western sanctions that shut down payment routes to overseas creditors.
Chinese demand for exotic cures switches to donkey skins
Business, Wandiswa Ntengento of AFP, Published on 22/06/2022
» MAGALIESBURG, South Africa: Chinese demand for traditional medicines has sent poachers hunting for African animals from rhinos to pangolins. Now a humbler creature is threatened - donkeys.
Nutritionists boost children's diet with 3D-printed meals
Business, Alberto Pena of AFP, Published on 21/06/2022
» SANTIAGO: Some dehydrated "cochayuyo" seaweed, some instant mashed potatoes and hot water: these are the ingredients for a nutritious menu of 3D-printed food that nutritional experts in Chile hope will revolutionise the food market, particularly for children.
Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be costly
AFP, Published on 17/06/2022
» MAGONG, Taiwan: On Taiwan's tiny Penghu islands, the missile bases that sit next to white-sand beaches and bustling fish markets are a visceral reminder of the constant threat of attack from China.
Zero plastics is not a practical solution
Asia focus, Simon Baldwin, Published on 13/06/2022
» Few materials have been more widely used than plastic due to its sheer durability, versatility and cost efficiency. Since the first synthetic plastic was produced in 1907, it has made its way into every facet of modern life, from space exploration to keeping food fresh in our kitchens.
Thailand to go slow with rate hikes as pandemic drag lingers
Orathai Sriring and Satawasin Staporncharnchai of Reuters, Published on 10/06/2022
» A shift by Thailand's central bank to a more hawkish footing this week stunned markets and appeared to finally end policymakers' tolerance for mounting price pressures, but a range of risks are likely to keep any tightening gradual.
Assassination now weapon of choice for guerrilla groups in Myanmar
Richard C Paddock of The New York Times, Published on 06/06/2022
» The gunman entered the small government office in central Myanmar, walked up to the man in charge and shot him four times in the head. “You are the ward administrator!” the gunman shouted, according to a brief video clip that captured part of the shooting.
Ruling coalition rift puts 3.2 trillion baht budget at risk
Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Suttinee Yuvejwattana of Bloomberg, Published on 02/06/2022
» Parliament will put to vote an initial draft of the 3.19 trillion baht annual budget on Thursday, posing a key test to coup-leader-turned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha whose ruling coalition is coming under some strain from internal divisions.