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May282020 by DmediaNo Comments

This Shared Fear Unites Us During Pandemic

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The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, recently called for mental health treatment to be given to millions of people around the world who are suffering from psychological distress triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s not just about those who are sick – but for…

May282020 by DmediaNo Comments

NASA Postpones 1st Commercial Space Flight

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NASA postponed Wednesday’s scheduled launch of a Space X rocket ship, the first manned commercial space flight in history.NASA canceled the launch 16 minutes before takeoff because of the threat of lightning near the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.NASA will try again Saturday to send…

May272020 by DmediaNo Comments

Historic SpaceX Launch Postponed Because of Stormy Weather

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The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with 16 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and the danger of lightning. Liftoff was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon.The commercially designed, built…

May272020 by DmediaNo Comments

Hypocrisy Gone Viral? Officials Set Bad COVID-19 Examples

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"Do as I say, but not as I do" was the message many British saw in the behavior of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's key aide, who traveled hundreds of miles with coronavirus symptoms during the country's lockdown. While Dominic Cummings has faced calls for his…

May272020 by DmediaNo Comments

France’s Virus Tracing App Ready to Go, Parliament to Vote

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French lawmakers were set to vote Wednesday on whether to endorse a contact-tracing app designed to contain the spread of the coronavirus amid sharp debate over privacy concerns. If approved, France's StopCovid app will be made available to users on a voluntary basis starting Monday.…

May272020 by DmediaNo Comments

From Suicidal to Hopeful in Afghanistan

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Farhad Karimi's eyes fill with tears as he recalls the events of August 1, 2017. It was a warm Tuesday evening and he was attending prayers in the Jawadia mosque in Herat, Afghanistan, along with his 18-year-old brother and a college friend. Suddenly, a large…

May272020 by TechmanNo Comments

Why Vietnam’s ‘Silicon Valley’ Won’t Be Like California’s

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Vietnam’s financial hub is setting aside land to develop what locals call a new “Silicon Valley,” a reference to the area of California where a lot of new technology is developed, but with not-so-California characteristics, such as state planning and a lack of venture capital. The Home Affairs Department of…

May272020 by DmediaNo Comments

NASA Launch Marks New Era in Space Travel

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When NASA’s Space Shuttle program ended in 2011, few thought it would take more than eight years for U.S. astronauts to launch back into orbit from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. But as VOA’s Kane Farabaugh reports, hopes ride high on a new “space race” of privately…

May272020 by DmediaNo Comments

NASA, SpaceX Set to Launch First Crewed Mission

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NASA and SpaceX are set to launch a crewed mission Wednesday to the International Space Station from U.S. soil for the first time since 2011. Two NASA astronauts will be on board the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft in what is the final part of the testing phase of NASA’s…

May272020 by TechmanNo Comments

WSJ: Amazon in Advanced Talks to Buy Self-Driving Startup Zoox

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Amazon.com Inc is in advanced talks to buy self-driving startup Zoox Inc, in a move that would expand the e-commerce giant's reach in autonomous-vehicle technology, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.The deal will value Zoox at less than the $3.2 billion it achieved in…

May262020 by DmediaNo Comments

SpaceX Launch Marks New Era in Space Travel

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Even by using the tools at his disposal at the Adler Planetarium situated along the shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Director of Astronomy Geza Gyuk acknowledges there is a limit to what he can see and do in understanding the cosmos.“We’ve got a 24-inch…

May262020 by DmediaNo Comments

Judge Strikes Down US Energy Leasing Rules in Bird Habitat

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A U.S. judge has dealt another blow to the Trump administration's efforts to increase domestic oil and gas output from public lands, saying officials failed to protect habitat for a declining bird species when it issued energy leases on hundreds of square miles. Judge Brian Morris…

May262020 by DmediaNo Comments

NASA Says Wednesday Launch Is a ‘Go’ at Kennedy Space Center

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Officials with the U.S. space agency say the weather is looking favorable for the scheduled launch Wednesday of the first manned space craft from U.S. soil in nine years. During a briefing from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said the forecast…

May262020 by TechmanNo Comments

Italy’s New COVID-19 App Tracks Contacts and Protects Privacy

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Italy’s new contact tracing app for the coronavirus is about to be launched in a number of pilot regions. It will be available to everyone in the country on a voluntary basis and will guarantee the privacy of users, officials who commissioned its development say.…

May262020 by DmediaNo Comments

Merck Leaps Into COVID-19 Development Fray with Vaccine, Drug Deals

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Merck & Co Inc, which has largely kept to the sidelines of the race for COVID-19 treatments, said it was buying Austrian vaccine maker Themis Bioscience and would collaborate with research nonprofit IAVI to develop two separate vaccines. It also announced a partnership with…

May252020 by DmediaNo Comments

Branson’s Virgin Orbit Fails on First Rocket Launch Attempt

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Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit failed Monday on its first attempt to launch a test satellite into space aboard a rocket carried aloft by a Boeing 747 and released over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California. The inaugural launch had appeared to be going…

May252020 by DmediaNo Comments

Could a Space Congestion Charge Clear Up Junk-ridden Skies?

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Countries should levy an "orbit congestion charge" on satellite operators to tackle the growing concentration of space junk cluttering the skies, researchers said on Monday, but with some doubting the practicalities of such a fee. From dead satellites to bits of rockets, the amount of debris…

May252020 by DmediaNo Comments

UN Trial for Virus Therapies Pauses Testing on Trump’s Drug

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The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the malaria drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date. In…

May252020 by DmediaNo Comments

AP Fact Check: Faulty Trump Claims on Virus Drug, Vote Fraud

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When President Donald Trump doesn't like the message, he shoots the messenger. So it was this past week when he took very personally a scientific study that should give pause to anyone thinking of following Trump's lead and ingesting a potentially risky drug for the…

May252020 by TechmanNo Comments

Cyberattacks Spike Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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Cyberattacks have been flying fast and furious around the world during these days of global uncertainty because of the coronavirus. Countries accuse each other of engaging in cyber warfare, and each of the accused also claims to be a cyber victim. International organizations dealing with…

May252020 by DmediaNo Comments

Rare Snow Leopards Spotted Near Kazakh City Amid COVID Lockdown

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Several snow leopards, including a mother and her cub, have been spotted near the Kazakh city of Almaty wandering through a usually popular hiking destination that is now mostly off limits due to the coronavirus lockdown. There are only around 150 snow leopards left…

May252020 by DmediaNo Comments

Anxiety Overload During Pandemic Creates Online Demand for Therapy

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The global pandemic is causing major anxiety for many. Some are finding treatment via online therapy. Deana Mitchell reports. Camera, produced by: Deana Mitchell ...

May242020 by TechmanNo Comments

Teen Collects Old Devices so COVID-19 Patients Can Connect with Loved Ones

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A New England teenager is collecting old devices to connect loved ones to patients quarantined in hospital rooms. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi brings us this good news story from New England. ...

May242020 by TechmanNo Comments

SpaceX’s 1st Astronaut Launch Breaking New Ground for Style

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The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek rocketship — all of it white with black trim. The color coordinating is thanks to Elon Musk, the driving force behind both SpaceX and Tesla, and…

May232020 by DmediaNo Comments

US Military Launches Mostly-Classified Mission in Public View

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The newest branch of the U.S. military began a mostly-classified mission in public view while Japan launched a rocket to the International Space Station. Meanwhile, astronauts scheduled to make history next week reported for duty. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi transports us through This Week in Space.…

May222020 by DmediaNo Comments

WHO, Other Groups Say COVID-19 Restrictions Put Vaccine Programs at Risk

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Nearly 80 million children under age 1 are at higher risk of preventable diseases such as measles, cholera and polio because of the disruption of routine vaccination programs, according to a report released Friday by the World Health Organization and other global organizations. Immunization campaigns…

May222020 by DmediaNo Comments

Will Virus Keep Florida Spectators from Astronauts’ Launch?

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In ordinary times, the beaches and roads along Florida's Space Coast would be packed with hundreds of thousands of spectators, eager to witness the first astronaut launch from Florida in nine years. In the age of coronavirus, local officials and NASA are split on…

May222020 by DmediaNo Comments

Forecasters Predict Busy 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season

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With forecasters predicting another intense Atlantic hurricane season with as many as 13 to 19 named storms, disaster preparedness experts say it's critically important for people in evacuation zones to plan to stay with friends or family, rather than end up in shelters during the…