European Council Conclusions on China, 30 June 2023.

In the European Council’s summit held on 30th June 2023, EU leaders reaffirmed their commitment to reducing the bloc’s dependence on China while exploring ways to strike a balance between cooperation and “de-risking” in various domains, particularly in light of climate chan…

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International Asteroid Day - 30 June.

Every year on June 30th, International Asteroid Day raises public awareness about the hazards of an asteroid impact. It’s also a day to inform the public about crisis communication actions necessary in the event of a credible near-Earth object event. Considered minor planets…

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UK lithium mining announced in Cornwall.

The mining of battery-grade lithium carbonate - a key component in electric cars - has been announced in Cornwall. The joint venture between china clay company Imerys and British Lithium aims to operate the UK's "leading lithium hub" within five years. Their tar…

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Climate Change Committee says UK no longer a world leader.

Government backing for new oil and coal, airport expansion plans and slow progress on heat pumps show that the UK has lost its leadership on climate issues, a government watchdog warns. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) described government efforts to scale up climate actio…

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Presumed human remains found in Titan sub debris.

Presumed human remains have been found within the wreckage of the Titan submersible, the US Coast Guard says. Pieces from the sub, which imploded on a deep dive to the Titanic, were unloaded in St John's, Canada, on Wednesday. Officials say the sub's landing frame and…

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International Day of the Tropics - 29 June.

The International Day of the Tropics  is observed annually on 29 June. The International Day of the Tropics celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the tropics while highlighting unique challenges and opportunities nations of the Tropics face. It provides an opportunity t…

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Mr. Haoliang Xu of China appoints as Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the (UNDP).

Mr. Haoliang Xu of China - Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Haoliang Xu of China as Under-Secretary-General and Associate Admi…

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Mars rover Perseverance sets new record for making oxygen on Red Planet.

There's good news from Mars. Tucked inside NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is a device known as MOXIE, short for Mars Oxygen In Situ Resource Utilization Experiment. MOXIE is the first experiment to suck in the planet's thin, carbon dioxide-laden air and transfor…

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Perseverance rover spots holey Red Planet rock.

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has rolled up on a rocky donut that may have fallen from the sky. On Friday (June 23), Perseverance snapped a photo of a big, dark stone with a hole in its center. The intriguing rock is surrounded by others of a similar hue, suggesting a c…

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World Bank President Ajay Banga named in 2023 The List of Great Immigrants.

Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, has been recognised on the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s annual “Great Immigrants” list. He is lauded for his contributions and efforts in enriching America and its democracy. With over 30 years of experience in key position…

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Bird flu defence discovered in our bodies.

A key defence that blocks nearly all bird flu when it attempts to invade our body has been discovered by scientists. Bird flus have been involved in four pandemics since 1918 - killing millions of people. The research, led by the University of Glasgow, showed those pandemics …

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Oil prices slip on global economic slowdown fears.

Oil prices slipped in early Asian trade on Monday as global macroeconomic headwinds and possible further interest rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserves offset forecasts of tighter supplies amid OPEC+ cuts. Brent crude futures dropped 20 cents, or 0.3%, to $75.21 a barrel…

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The MCC World Cricket Committee (WCC) has expanded its ranks by welcoming three new members.

The MCC World Cricket Committee (WCC) has expanded its ranks by welcoming three new members: English players Heather Knight and Eoin Morgan, as well as legendary Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami. At the same time, former England captain Alastair Cook has stepped down from th…

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UAE astronaut spies Mecca from space station during Hajj.

The first long-duration Emirati astronaut to reach space photographed Mecca on Monday (June 26) during an annual pilgrimage there by Muslims. United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who also observed Ramadan off Earth shortly after his March 2 launch to the In…

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Virgin Galactic's 1st commercial spaceflight launches this week.

Virgin Galactic has announced the four-person crew that will fly aboard the company's first commercial spaceflight. The mission, Galactic 01, is scheduled take off from Virgin Galactic's Spaceport America in New Mexico sometime after 11 a.m. EDT (1600 GMT) on Thursda…

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Woman who couldn't read at 16 to graduate with degree.

A woman who could not read or write at 16 has earned a first class honours degree at university. Chloe McRoberts from Ayr will pick up her social work degree from Glasgow Caledonian University later this week. The 26-year-old struggled with "erratic behaviour" and a…

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Mars mission captures Red Planet like we’ve never seen it before.

NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) mission acquired "stunning views" of Mars in two ultraviolet images taken at different points along our neighboring planet’s orbit around the Sun. By viewing the planet in ultraviolet wavelengths, scientists say…

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Archaeologists use artificial intelligence (AI) to translate 5000 year old cuneiform tablets.

A TEAM OF ARCHAEOLOGISTS AND COMPUTER SCIENTISTS HAVE CREATED AN AI PROGRAM THAT CAN TRANSLATE ANCIENT CUNEIFORM TABLETS INSTANTLY USING NEURAL MACHINE LEARNING TRANSLATIONS . In a paper published in the journal PNAS Nexus, from the Oxford University Press, the researchers ha…

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US health alert over malaria cases in Florida and Texas.

Florida and Texas are seeing some locally acquired cases of malaria - the first spread of the mosquito-transmitted disease inside the US in 20 years, officials warn in a health alert. Active surveillance for more cases is continuing, the Centres for Disease Control says. The …

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QS World University Rankings 2024.

The QS World University Rankings 2024 have been released, showcasing the top universities globally. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) retains its position at the pinnacle of the rankings for the 12th consecutive year. Notable changes in the rankings include the Un…

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ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour 2023.

The start of the trophy tour for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 in India was a magnificent affair, surpassing all previous editions. The launch of the 2023 World Cup trophy was truly extraordinary, taking place at an astonishing altitude of 120,000 feet above the Earth be…

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Elon Musk drops news that may forever change cars.

The billionaire has promised Tesla cars could be autonomous as early as this year. He has just gone a step further. Elon Musk wears many hats, his detractors and fans agree.  One of the entrepreneur's hats is as head of marketing of the products and services his companies…

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North Korea's 01st spy satellite has been pulled from the sea after launch failure.

South Korean military authorities have salvaged North Korea's first spy satellite after its failed first launch last month, according to media reports. North Korea attempted to launch the satellite on May 31, but the rocket carrying it suffered an unknown failure and cra…

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NEO asteroid nearly the size of the Washington Monument set to zip past Earth.

An asteroid estimated to be roughly 525 feet (160 meters) in diameter, or about 30 feet (9 meters) shy of the height of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., will zoom past Earth early Wednesday (28) morning — though it does not appear to pose any threat. NASA is trac…

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Webb makes first detection of Crucial Carbon Molecule.

A team of international scientists has used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to detect a new carbon compound in space for the first time. Known as methyl cation (pronounced cat-eye-on) (CH3+), the molecule is important because it aids the formation of more complex carbon-b…

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Trump awarded Man of the Decade award at Lincoln Dinner.

Former President Donald Trump made his first appearance in Michigan since announcing his third presidential bid last year. He was the keynote speaker at the Oakland County Republican Party's annual Lincoln Day Dinner. GOP leaders say they had to get a bigger venue and say…

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Pioneering creator of the Lithium-Ion Battery, dies.

Dr. John B. Goodenough, one of the most influential scientists that have positively impacted technology, passed away on Sunday at the age of 100, The University of Texas at Austin announced today (27). Goodenough is most notably known for his work on creating lithium-ion bat…

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Conservative Mitsotakis sworn in as Greece’s prime minister.

Center-right leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis was formally sworn in as Greece’s prime minister Monday after easily winning a second term with a record-high margin but also facing a Parliament that includes lawmakers from more parties, including three small ones on the far right. W…

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NASA just recycled 98% of all astronaut pee and sweat on the ISS.

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have achieved a 98% water recovery rate in a breakthrough achieved by a method that might make the faint of heart slightly squeamish: they hit peak astronaut pee recycling.  The water recycling achievement is an important mil…

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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture - 26 June.

Every year on June 26th, the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture speaks out against the crime of torture. The day also honors and supports the victims and survivors of torture. Torture occurs when someone intentionally inflicts pain on a person. The act is con…

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