May102021 by DmediaNo Comments

NASA Probe to Leave Asteroid’s Orbit, Bring Back Samples

All, News
A probe from the U.S. space agency NASA is scheduled later Monday to fire its thrusters and leave the orbit of the asteroid Bennu, beginning a two-year journey back to Earth, complete with samples from the asteroid’s surface.The Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith…


May102021 by DmediaNo Comments

Zimbabwe Clinic Helps Couples Overcome Infertility, Stigma

All, News
 In much of Africa, including Zimbabwe, women struggling to have children often face stigma and ridicule. To help overcome the problem, two Zimbabwean doctors in 2017 re-opened the country's only in vitro fertilization clinic.  Columbus Mavhunga has more from Harare.   Camera: Blessing Chigwenhembe    ...


May102021 by DmediaNo Comments

Australia Appoints Its First Space Commander 

All, News
A senior female air force officer whose childhood idol was iconic Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong will become Australia's first space commander. Air Vice-Marshal Catherine Roberts will oversee the space activities across Australia’s armed forces. Experts have said the army, navy and air force have relied on…


May92021 by DmediaNo Comments

Coronavirus Cases Still Surging in India 

All, News
The coronavirus crisis is not abating in India, with the country reporting Sunday that it had counted more than 403,000 new infections and 4,000 deaths in the last 24 hours. In addition, health experts say the tolls are likely undercounted. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not…


May92021 by DmediaNo Comments

Chinese Rocket Reentry Predictions Narrow

All, News
An out-of-control Chinese rocket is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere between 1:00 and 5:00 UTC Sunday, but experts do not know where debris from the craft will land or exactly when it will happen.Aerospace Corp. and Space-Track.org are following the rocket as it descends.Space-Track.org estimated Saturday evening…


May82021 by DmediaNo Comments

Archaeologists Discover Remains of 9 Neanderthals Near Rome

All, News
Italian archaeologists have uncovered the fossilized remains of nine Neanderthals in a cave near Rome, shedding new light on how the Italian peninsula was populated and under what environmental conditions.The Italian Culture Ministry announced the discovery Saturday, saying it had confirmed that the Guattari Cave…


May72021 by DmediaNo Comments

China Says Rocket Debris Unlikely to Cause Damage

All, News
Debris from a large, out-of-control Chinese rocket that is expected to reenter the atmosphere this weekend is unlikely to cause damage, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said Friday. The Long March 5B rocket was launched April 29 from Hainan Island. It was carrying a module…