Mary Leakey was a British paleoanthropologist born on this day in 1913. She discovered the first fossilized Proconsul skull, a species of extinct ape believed to have been ancestral to humans. Did you know that: • Carl Ramsauer, a German research physicist known for his discovery of the Ramsauer–Townsend effect, was born on this day […]
DUBAI: From early dementia screening to 3D-printed organs, Expo 2020 Dubai is shining a light on some of the latest innovations set to revolutionise healthcare around the globe. Expo 2020 Dubai’s recent Health and Wellness Week brought together key stakeholders to discuss the relationship between mental and physical wellness, the importance of access to quality healthcare and the […]
A group of scientists endeavouring to study Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is reportedly being intercepted by a giant iceberg. Thwaites Glacier has been given the title Doomsday Glacier due to the disastrous impact it would have if it continues to worsen due to climate change. In January, a research mission using a fleet of underwater […]
Space Transportation, a tech firm has revealed plans for a hypersonic plane that will be able to travel at 7,000 kilometres per hour. The Chinese company hopes to connect some of the world’s major cities by just an hour of travel. As per their website, the Tianxing I rocket takes off vertically with a smaller […]
Netflix has made waves by getting rid of a long overdue feature. The streaming service has now added a new option to its interface and users are all for it. The ‘continue watching’ feature has always allowed viewers to, well, continue watching where they left off. Yet, the issue has also been that if you […]
In a recent report, NASA has indicated how the future will look for ISS and how it will ultimately end up in a ‘spacecraft cemetery.’ Writing in the International Space Station Transition Report, NASA said, “The ISS is a unique laboratory that is returning enormous scientific, educational, and technological developments to benefit people on Earth […]
The first motion picture was shown to a theater audience in Philadelphia on this day in 1870. Did you know that: • The Kinematoscope was patented by Coleman Sellers on this day in 1861• Samuel Goodale patented the first moving picture show machine on this day in 1861• Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer […]
The Nehru Boat race that has been traditionally held in Kerala, India is slated to be held in Ras al Khaimah, UAE. The trophy was inspired by the Late Jawaharlal Nehru, former Prime Minister of India in 1952, is going to be held on March 27th, 2022, in the waters of the Emirates. By bringing […]
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced the discovery of natural gas resources in an offshore area located in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Interim results from the first exploration well in Abu Dhabi’s Offshore Block 2 Exploration Concession operated by Eni, indicate between 1.5 – 2 trillion standard cubic feet (TSCF) of raw […]
DUBAI: Improving mental health is an issue faced by all individuals, either through their own experiences or by supporting friends, families or colleagues. With this in mind, experts came together in a series of discussions during Expo 2020 Dubai’s Health and Wellness Week that ended recently to address the ongoing stigmas around mental health, the technological […]
DUBAI: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that it is all set to host the 17th International Conference on Space Operations (SpaceOps 2023), one of the world’s leading and premier space events at the World Trade Centre in Dubai, UAE. The event, being held for the first time ever in the Arab world, […]
