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Hayabusa2 flies past asteroid as Japan aims to acquire data for planetary defense

Hayabusa2 flies past asteroid as Japan aims to acquire data for planetary defense

The encounter marks a new phase for Hayabusa2, which completed its primary mission in 2020 after returning samples from the asteroid Ryugu to Earth.

Okinawa’s seaweed at a crossroads as harvesters and scientists race to save a fading tradition

Okinawa’s seaweed at a crossroads as harvesters and scientists race to save a fading tradition

As sea temperatures rise, the prefecture's ubiquitous mozuku is under threat. Scientists believe they are close to a breakthrough to protect the staple.

Ebola treatment trial begins in Congo as citizens mourn hundreds

Ebola treatment trial begins in Congo as citizens mourn hundreds

Residents at the epicentre of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) Ebola outbreak are pinning their hopes on experimental treatments after researchers began a highly anticipated study in early July of two possible Ebola treatments in…

No radar needed, safer landings in bad weather: After GAGAN, India to get first satellite-guided helicopter approach

Times of India

No radar needed, safer landings in bad weather: After GAGAN, India to get first satellite-guided helicopter approach

India celebrates a groundbreaking achievement in aviation with the successful launch of its first satellite-based Point-in-Space (PinS) approach procedure specifically for helicopters. Created by the Airports Authority of India and…

Times of India

Chinese scientists’ horse-head discovery sheds light on ancient elite sacrificial traditions

Chinese scientists’ horse-head discovery sheds light on ancient elite sacrificial traditions

From the ancient Aztecs’ efforts to appease the sun god to Apollo’s demands in the Iliad, human history is permeated with traditions of sacrifice, and China was no exception. In Zhejiang province, eastern China, scientists recently…

Is there any merit to the advice to ‘sleep on it?’ New research suggests our dreams may help problem-solve

Is there any merit to the advice to ‘sleep on it?’ New research suggests our dreams may help problem-solve

A pair of recent studies by dream researchers suggest that the age-old advice may in fact be grounded in science.

Overdose calls to paramedics on the rise in several Ontario cities, CBC analysis shows

Overdose calls to paramedics on the rise in several Ontario cities, CBC analysis shows

Non-fatal opioid overdose calls are on the rise in four Ontario cities — nearly tripling in Hamilton in the first five months of 2026. Researchers and social workers suggest the toxic drug supply and the closure of supervised consumption…

Ricky Lee’s Ishmael Bernal biopic finally moving forward with A-list cast

Ricky Lee’s Ishmael Bernal biopic finally moving forward with A-list cast

National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee said his long-delayed screenplay “Bernal,” a feature film based on the life and works of fellow National Artist Ishmael Bernal, is finally moving into production after years of being…

Hong Kong must brace for AI bubble risk and quantum computer threat: HKMA chief

Hong Kong must brace for AI bubble risk and quantum computer threat: HKMA chief

Hong Kong has to brace for the emerging risks of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble bursting and quantum computers capable of hacking encrypted financial systems, the city’s de facto central banker has warned. Eddie Yue Wai-man, chief…

Silago mayor showcases ‘ridge-to-reef’ conservation model in Germany

Silago mayor showcases ‘ridge-to-reef’ conservation model in Germany

TACLOBAN CITY – The mayor of Silago, Southern Leyte, showcased the municipality’s “ridge-to-reef” environmental governance and food security initiatives before global leaders at an international sustainability conference in Hamburg…

Mysterious debris found on Queensland beaches could be ‘space balls’ – and may contain toxic rocket fuel

The Guardian

Mysterious debris found on Queensland beaches could be ‘space balls’ – and may contain toxic rocket fuel

Australian Space Agency working to confirm origin of objects as space archaeologist says they may be connected to a rocket launch Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Six pieces of suspected space debris found…

The Guardian

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